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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 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.
The Senior Project Associate will provide business development support to Dexis Professional Services. The Senior Project Associate will facilitate business development activities with efficient operational, administrative, contractual, and financial support. The Senior Project Associate will work collaboratively with Dexis' internal teams, partners, and clients; communicate clearly; and develop and maintain positive relationships internally and externally in a flexible, dynamic work environment.Functions will include budget management, activity projections, consultant management, and recruitment. The Senior Project Associate must be flexible, manage multiple high-priority assignments, and be interested in learning the ins and outs of business development at a fast-paced growing government contracting firm. Opportunity for technical and cost inputs for business development activities may be requested such as client research, drafting budgets, supporting technical inputs for proposals and RFI responses, and leading recruitment efforts. The Senior Project Associate may also be called upon to provide project management support on an as-needed basis.
The full-time position is based in Arlington, VA and will be required to be in the office at two (2) days a week
Responsibilities
Business Development
- Support Dexis' business development efforts including cost proposals and narratives, including budget development and review.
- Support capture efforts including bid tracking, opportunity research, client research, and brainstorming for proposal strategies.
- Draft responses to RFIs and Sources Sought Notices.
- Support proposal coordination of bids including developing proposal calendars, bid budgets, and supporting BD team members.
- Research, write, and/or edit various sections of DPS proposals including technical approach, management plan, and past performance.
- Support graphics development and formatting for DPS proposals such as organizational charts, icons, text boxes, and final formatting and production.
- Support proposal recruitment efforts by editing job ads, sourcing candidates, and formatting CVs.
- Manage and coordinate small bid teams and proposals.
- Work with the cost and pricing manager to collect cost data.
Personnel Management/Recruiting
- Develop job descriptions and scopes of work, review CVs, organize interviews, and ensure the communication of Dexis' policies and procedures.
- In conjunction with the talent acquisition team and HR, recruit, screen, interview key and non-key proposal personnel.
- Recruit project personnel, write scopes of work and position descriptions, and engage directly with consultants.
- Support candidate outreach, schedule interviews, and schedule employee onboarding.
- Provide outstanding support to proposed staff by answering questions, conveying accurate information, and assisting with ad-hoc inquiries.
Project Management
- Support contract start-up and/or contract closeout.
- Support the administration of DPS projects that may include personnel support, timesheet management, IT compliance, performance reviews, vendor management, and procurement support.
- Liaise with project team(s) and internal support units (e.g. contracts, finance, HR, IT); may help train project teams on administrative and financial procedures.
- Backstop Program Manager(s) in support of client and partner engagement and coordination.
- Ensure timely submission of quality deliverables. Review and finalize project reports and other deliverables, which may include copyediting and formatting.
- Help ensure compliance with Dexis processes, contractual requirements, and U.S. Government regulations.
- Independently identify and resolve problems, escalate as needed, and follow up to ensure resolution.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in international relations, political science, business, finance, or related field.
- Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience, including business development.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office products.
- Understanding of USG procurement and compliance regulations.
- Skills in budget development and financial tracking using Microsoft Excel.
- Understanding of USG procurement and compliance regulations.
- Previous experience with U.S. Government contracts (specifically USAID).
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with diverse group of coworkers.
- Knowledge of Salesforce is a plus
- Ability to obtain a security clearance, preferred
Personal Competencies
- Total commitment to Dexis' core values (Ingenuity, Integrity, and Investment in People), its mission and objectives.
- Ability to produce thorough, high-quality work within a tight timeframe
- Ability to communicate effectively with managers, team members, and project personnel.
- Ability to respond and adapt quickly to changing requirements and competing demands.
- Willingness to work in start-up or close-out, with non-standard hours as needed.
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.
If you are hired for a position that is paid from the Dexis home office, you will be required to submit proofthat 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.