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.
Dexis is seeking a Senior Technical Consultant to support technical solution design for an upcoming opportunity related to security countermeasures with the U.S. Department of State. This consultant will serve as the lead subject matter expert, contributing significantly to solution architecture, technical proposal narrative development, and overall proposal quality.
This is a high-impact, short-term engagement for an individual who understands the operational and technical dimensions of government countermeasures programs, including physical, technical, and procedural elements.
Responsibilities- Lead the development of the technical approach and solution design for a U.S. government program related to countermeasures and security technology.
- Refine technical proposal content, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and alignment with government priorities and terminology.
- Translate complex technical concepts into compelling narrative for evaluation by technical and non-technical reviewers.
- Collaborate with subject matter experts, engineers, operations leads, and capture team members to integrate cross-cutting themes such as innovation, risk management, and operational support.
- Provide strategic insight into evolving trends in countermeasures and diplomatic security.
- At least 5 years of relevant experience in security countermeasures, technical surveillance countermeasures (TSCM), physical security, or security technology for federal clients, ideally within the Department of State or other national security environments.
- Deep familiarity with U.S. Department of State security protocols, particularly those under the Bureau of Diplomatic Security (e.g., DS/C/ST).
- Demonstrated experience developing or managing technical solutions for federal contracts in security or countermeasure-related domains.
- Exceptional writing and communication skills, with prior experience leading technical writing for federal proposals.
- Proven ability to work independently in high-stakes, deadline-driven environments.
- Prior service as a government SME, engineer, or contractor supporting DS or equivalent security programs.
- Experience supporting proposal development for complex, security-related services contracts.
- Familiarity with NIST standards, risk mitigation strategies, and international deployment of technical countermeasures equipment.
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.
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