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 Consulting Group is seeking a Project Associate to provide general project management, administrative, and business development support to the Center for Global Security and Stabilization (CGSS) and Conflict Violence Prevention (CVP) practice. CGSS helps Dexis operating units identify?upcoming trends, and shares Dexis expertise?through events, research, pilots, and other thought leadership activities.?CVP leads business development and projects in peacebuilding, conflict prevention, and related sectors. The Project Associate will support external communications (blog posts, event series, conferences), proposals, forward market strategy development, pilot activity management, and research in emerging markets.?The selected candidate will be expected to communicate clearly, possess exceptional writing and research skills, manage multiple competing priorities, and be a self-starter. This position can be remote or based at Dexis Headquarters in Arlington, VA.

Responsibilities

* Supports CGSS and CVP in research, administrative, and financial operations.

* Conducts background research and drafts reports based on findings in areas related to conflict prevention, security sector reform, peacebuilding, and other national security priorities, as needed.

* Research new business development opportunities in capture efforts.

* Leads social media engagement for Center's external events in coordination with Center staff and corporate communications.

* Facilitates CGSS and cross-division meetings.

* Maintains administrative, financial, and technical documents in Dexis knowledge management systems.

* Supports consultant management for proposal and project assignments including preparing and managing agreements, supporting travel and logistics, supporting mobilization and demobilization, and reviewing deliverables.

* Supports Dexis' business development efforts, including through desk research, external outreach, writing, editing, coordinating proposal teams, recruiting, and contributing to budget development.

* Other duties as assigned.

Required Experience and Qualifications

* Bachelor's degree in international relations, political science, history, or related field.

* 1-3 years of work experience in conflict and violence prevention, governance, international development, or relevant field.

* Exceptional prioritization, organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.

* Demonstrated communication skills: strong writing, editing, and research skills, including the ability to engage with diverse audiences.

* Strong ability to multi-task, show attention to detail, and work independently.

* Ability to work under deadline pressure with diverse teams.

* Proficiency in all Microsoft Office products.

* Interest in global security, conflict prevention, and stabilization.

* Ability to travel internationally on short-term assignments.

Preferred Experience and Qualifications

* Prior experience/education in conflict prevention, security, governance, and stabilization.

* Prior experience in event planning and social media marketing.

* Professional fluency in a foreign language (French, Spanish, or Arabic preferred).

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 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.