Senior Strategic Consultant - DOS Training Security Engineering

Location: Washington, District of Columbia, United States Dexis is a dynamic professional services firm dedicated to partnering with government and community leaders both in the U.S. and internationally to achieve critical social outcomes in a rapidly changing world. At Dexis, you will experience a corporate culture of inclusiveness, respect, fairness, and trust. You will be given the means and mentorship needed to succeed, and your creativity will be rewarded. About the Position Dexis is seeking a highly experienced Strategic Consultant to support our capture and business development efforts for upcoming opportunities with the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Diplomatic Security (DS) – Training – Technical Security Engineering. The Advisor will play a critical role in refining our understanding of the client landscape, validating opportunity parameters, and facilitating strategic introductions to key stakeholders within the DS bureau and relevant incumbent organizations. This role is not designed to be full time and will be engaged as a 1099. Responsibilities Provide strategic insight into the organizational priorities, structure, and decision-making processes within the Bureau of Diplomatic Security. Advise Dexis leadership on client engagement strategies specific to diplomatic security and technical security engineering. Identify and facilitate introductions with relevant stakeholders throughout the capture and bid process. Validate programmatic direction, potential scope, and customer expectations for the anticipated opportunity. Participate in periodic strategy sessions and serve as a trusted advisor throughout the pre-solicitation, capture, and bid phases. Qualifications Minimum 5 years of experience working with or supporting the Department of State, with deep familiarity with the State Bureau of Diplomatic Security. Demonstrated track record of engagement with senior-level DS personnel and contract leadership. Existing relationships within the DS bureau and/or with current contract implementers in training or technical security engineering. Exceptional understanding of federal diplomatic security contracting environments. Prior experience advising capture or proposal teams targeting State Department contracts strongly preferred. Discretion, professionalism, and a strong sense of integrity in facilitating client-facing interactions. Benefits Dexis offers benefits to support employees’ health, financial security, and well-being. The benefits outlined below are for full-time, US-based positions only. These benefits include: Medical and prescription drug coverage: A choice of three UnitedHealthcare medical plans, with coverage options for employees and eligible dependents. Dental insurance: Dental coverage for employees and eligible dependents, including preventive, basic, major, and orthodontic services, subject to plan limits. Company-paid vision insurance: Vision coverage for employees and eligible dependents, with premiums paid in full by Dexis. Employer-funded health reimbursement arrangement (HRA): Employees who enroll in the Silver HRA medical plan receive an employer-funded HRA to help pay eligible in-network deductible expenses. Company-paid life and disability insurance: Basic life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, plus short-term and long-term disability coverage. Optional supplemental insurance: Voluntary supplemental life and AD&D insurance options, including life insurance options for eligible dependents. Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Company-paid access to confidential counseling and legal and financial support resources for employees and their families. Health and wellness resources: Virtual care, behavioral health resources, and wellness programs available through the medical plan. Benefits assistance: Personalized support with benefit enrollment, coverage questions, claims, and finding providers through the Employee Care Center. Participation, coverage, and employee contributions are subject to applicable benefit plan terms and eligibility requirements. Dexis is on a mission to help solve today’s most pressing global political, social, and economic challenges and create a world where all people are safe and prosperous. As a Dexis employee, you will be challenged, empowered, and mentored. Our motto is “find a way or make a way” — that’s how Dexis goes “all in.” How will you? If you are passionate about this opportunity, apply now! Only those applicants who meet the above criteria will be contacted for interview. Dexis is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, pregnancy, disability, age, genetic information, military service, veteran status, ethnicity, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, childbirth and related medical conditions, including lactation, or any other protected class under applicable law.