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 seeking experienced and knowledgeable Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) with training experience for short-term assignments in support of State Department’s security assistance objectives. The Training Specialist Consultant will provide expert guidance and leadership in designing, developing, and delivering training programs for host nation security forces and defense sector representatives. They will serve as a trusted advisor and thought leader, bringing deep expertise as needed in one or more subject areas. Example training topics could include:
- Instructor Development Course (IDC) Training
- First Aid and Combat Lifesaver (CLS) Training
- Military Staff Operations and Development
- Human Rights Training
- Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) Training
- Small Unit Leader (SUL) Training
- Civil-Military Operations (CMO) Training
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with internal teams, external stakeholders, and USG representatives to identify training needs and objectives for specified projects and contracts.
- Design and develop customized training programs and curricula tailored to meet client requirements and address specific challenges and objectives.
- Serve as a subject matter expert and lead instructor for training courses, providing engaging and interactive instruction to enhance learning outcomes.
- Develop training materials, including lesson plans, presentations, handouts, and practical exercises, to support training delivery.
- Conduct training needs assessments, evaluations, and analyses to measure training effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.
- Stay abreast of industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in relevant training areas, and incorporate findings into training programs and recommendations.
- Provide mentorship, coaching, and guidance to host nation instructors and trainers to build their capacity and enhance training delivery.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience as a subject matter expert or trainer in one or more of the specified training areas above.
- In-depth knowledge of relevant military manuals, regulations, and doctrine, including ADP, FM, and ATP publications.
- Strong communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and inspire learners from diverse backgrounds.
- Proven ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Willingness to travel internationally and work in challenging environments as required.
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.
