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.
About the PositionDexis is seeking a Data Management and Governance Specialist to support EAP's collection, management, analysis, visualization, and use of foreign-assistance performance data. The specialist will develop practical systems and governance practices that improve data quality, accessibility, security, and use across EAP/RASP, Operating Units, and Posts. The position will work closely with M&E specialists, technical SMEs, program personnel, and Department leadership to transform data from multiple sources into reliable dashboards, visualizations, and actionable insights.
This position is contingent upon award.
Responsibilities- Clean, process, validate, integrate, and analyze programmatic data from multiple sources.
- Develop and maintain data-management systems supporting data collection, storage, analysis, and reporting.
- Establish data-governance protocols addressing quality, ownership, access, documentation, security, retention, and appropriate use.
- Develop dashboards, infographics, data visualizations, and other decision-support tools.
- Support the development and maintenance of data dictionaries, indicator reference materials, reporting templates, and standard operating procedures.
- Conduct data-quality reviews and recommend improvements to data processes and systems.
- Synthesize data into actionable insights for EAP decision-makers.
- Support geospatial analysis and visualization when required.
- Provide training and technical assistance to EAP personnel on data management, analysis, visualization, and use.
- Ensure data products comply with Section 508 and applicable Department security, SBU-handling, and information-management requirements.
- Coordinate with M&E specialists and sector SMEs to ensure data systems respond to programmatic and decision-making needs.
Minimum Qualifications - Master's degree or equivalent and at least five years of relevant professional experience, or bachelor's degree and at least seven years of relevant professional experience.
- Demonstrated expertise in data management, analysis, validation, and visualization.
- Demonstrated proficiency in Tableau, Power BI, GIS software, or comparable analytical and visualization platforms.
- Strong understanding of data-quality standards and data-collection and analysis best practices.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
- Ability to translate technical data into clear, usable information for nontechnical audiences.
- Active Secret Clearance.
Preferred Qualifications - Experience supporting Department of State or other U.S. Government foreign-assistance data systems.
- Experience developing bureau-, portfolio-, or program-level performance dashboards.
- Experience with data governance, database design, metadata, system documentation, and access controls.
- Experience managing sensitive but unclassified information.
- Familiarity with East Asia and Pacific foreign-assistance programming.
- Experience training Government personnel in data interpretation and use.
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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