Dexis is a professional services firm that solves the most pressing social challenges in complex environments, paving the way for a more secure and prosperous world.
Dexis embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion and strives to build and maintain a safe environment where we celebrate diverse backgrounds, treat everyone with respect, and value the unique lived experiences each person brings based on their race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, military or veteran status, national origin, age, marital status or family status and related conditions.
At Dexis, you will experience a corporate culture of inclusiveness, 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 recruiting for a Program Manager to oversee and support the operations of the United States Central Command (USCENTCOM) Headquarters IDIQ for Professional Services (CHIPS).
The United States Central Command (USCENTCOM) requires professional services to support theater-strategic joint staff requirements focused on planning, coordinating, synchronizing, and integrating Department of Defense (DoD) military activities with United States Government (USG) policy and strategy. These professional services will support HQ USCENTCOM’s execution of the seven joint functions common to joint operations: command and control, information, intelligence, fires, movement and maneuver, protection, and sustainment. These joint functions are organized and executed across the joint staff schema that includes manpower, intelligence, operations, logistics, engineering, plans, strategy, policy, communications, training, resource management, and public affairs.
The Program Manager will lead contract management and business development efforts for task orders released under this IDIQ with efficient operational, administrative, contractual, and financial support. Functions will include budget management, activity projections, consultant management, and recruitment.
This position is based in Tampa, Florida, and is contingent upon contract award.
Responsibilities
Program Management:
- Serve as the principal point of contact for client services and contracts representative.
- Perform program integration and project management activities, including staffing, project planning, performance tracking, quality assurance and financial management.
- Meet financial requirements, contractual reporting requirements, approval of time sheets and expense reports, contract ODC purchases, and other administrative duties as assigned.
- Oversee all administrative, training, and operational matters in management of the IDIQ.
- Implement strategies and develop processes impacting staff appointments, promotions, transfers, and terminations.
Business Development:
- Represents Dexis with relevant USG operating units to shape market and support pre-positioning for future task orders.
- Leads task order and bid responses, including decisions related to strategic direction, partnering, and key recruits. Manages IDIQ partners to ensure learning across programs.
- Serves as technical lead, writer, or advisor for relevant task order responses.
- Collaborates with business development, finance, contracts, and other support departments to ensure successful bid and start-up management
Qualifications
- Bachelors from an accredited university and eight (8) years of experience in program management.
- Active Top Secret Clearance required.
- Demonstrated experience providing lifecycle contractor support and services to the U.S. Department of Defense, preferably CENTCOM.
- More than five years of progressively responsible supervisory work experience including direct supervision of senior professional and support staff and assembling teams of military professionals to respond to complex assignments.
- Demonstrated knowledge of USG contracting rules and regulations, preferably with DoD.
- Demonstrated experience in hiring and managing a large workforce enabled by a detailed, current knowledge of Defense Department Contractor Personnel Office processes, capabilities & limitations.
- Functional command of Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Detail-oriented, flexible, and sound professional.
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
- Ability to take responsibility for multiple tasks/projects and deadlines simultaneously.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior Military experience with CENTCOM or other COCOMS.
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.
As part of a competitive benefits package for eligible employees, Dexis provides healthcare insurance in addition to other staff welfare benefits and perks.
If you are hired for a position that is paid from the Dexis home office, you will be required to submit proof that you have received the COVID-19 vaccine unless you qualify for a legally recognized medical or religious exception to the vaccine requirement. This does not apply to AL, AZ, FL, KS, MT, NH, ND, or TX residents.
What We Do
Dexis is a professional services firm that solves the most pressing social challenges in complex environments, paving the way for a more secure and prosperous world.
We advance the mission of leading global engagement agencies, including USAID, the U.S. Department of State, the U.S. Department of Defense, and the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. We specialize in stabilization and conflict mitigation, security sector assistance, rule of law, anti-corruption, and inclusive economic growth.
Our staff of over 500 full-time employees maintain an active presence across 80 countries. Our ISO 9001-certified quality management system (QMS) makes us a reliable partner with our clients.
Established in 2001, Dexis has grown at double-digit rates for over a decade and is now a solidly middle-market company, a feat demonstrated by 2.5% of small government services firms. Dexis’ agile, digital-forward workforce and robust business platforms ensure adaptive management is built into everything we do.
As a minority-owned company, we are committed to diversity and inclusion as the foundation of our corporate culture. Women make up seventy percent of staff and half of our executive leadership team. Forty percent of our staff and leadership team are from minority or historically under-represented communities.
We are an active member of the communities where we work and provide matching donations to employee-driven social causes. Our employees have top ranked Dexis in Glassdoor as a company with the best growth prospects among its peers.
