Call for CVs - Financial Specialists
Description:
Job Description
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.
Background and Scope of Work:
The Institute for Security Governance (ISG), an organizational entity of the Defense Security Cooperation University (DSCU) within the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA), will be collaborating with the Defense Institute of International Studies (DIILS) in planning for, and implementing, institutional capacity building (ICB) engagements with emerging partner nations in the pursuit of mutually agreed-upon institutional capacity building objectives related to defense legal topics/themes.
These security cooperation engagements will typically be for short-term technical assistance, with the focus for each engagement being tailored to the needs of the country and to mutually agreed upon objectives.
Dexis is currently calling for CVs and resumes of interested Subject Matter Experts and consultants with expertise in common topics/themes for these engagements, which may include:
Military Law Organizational Development and Relationships
Principles, Practices, Processes, and Standards in Military Justice Codes
Policy Development for Legal Systems
Operational Law (Role of legal review and advice in planning and executing operations)
International Humanitarian Law
Law of Armed Conflict
International Peacekeeping Law
Acquisition Law
Defense/Military Coordination with Legislative/Parliamentary Efforts
Legal Aspects of Defense Support to Civil Authorities
Military Law Jurisdiction vs. Civil Jurisdiction
Professional Education and Development for Defense Legal Personnel
Maritime Law Enforcement
Consultants/SMEs will draft, develop, and/or contribute to deliverables that may be completed or finalized by contractor or government personnel. Deliverables may include:
Study Reports
ICB Engagement Support Materials
Ad hoc Papers, Reports, Planning Documents
After Action Reviews
Meetings / Calls
Trip Reports
Travel will be required during these short-term engagements, possible destinations include:
Afghanistan, Argentina, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia in Herzegovina, Cameroon, Chad, Chile, Colombia, Croatia, Djibouti, Georgia, Ghana, Guatemala, Guyana, Montenegro, Indonesia, Nepal, Iraq, Niger, Jordan, Nigeria, Kazakhstan, Qatar, Kenya, Saudi Arabia, Kosovo, Serbia, Liberia, Tajikistan, Lebanon, Thailand,
Macedonia, Trinidad and Tobago, Malaysia, Tunisia, Uganda, Mali, Uganda, Moldova, Ukraine, Mongolia, Uzbekistan.
Tasks and Responsibilities:
Financial Specialists responsibilities may include:
Analyze historical and current financial data
Develop predictive financial models to support organizational decision-making
Analyze processes to identify gaps that can improve effectiveness and efficiency
Establish benchmarks for financial processes
Track current financial data
Study industry-specific research and available data to predict trends
Create written reports that enable teams to make strategic decisions to meet goals
Prepare documentation for funding opportunities
Develop forecasting tools to automate financial data analysis
Selection Criteria: All labor categories require at least a Secret security clearance. A Top Secret security clearance is preferred.
Junior:
Bachelor's degree
Up to 3 years of experience
Relevant experience in legal-related defense topics listed above
Experience working as a financial analyst
Fluency in English
Journeyman:
Bachelor's degree or higher
At least 3 years of experience
Relevant experience in legal-related defense topics listed above
Ability to work independently
Fluency in English
Proven experience working as a financial analyst
Proven proficiency in spreadsheets, databases and financial software applications (including the software applications that you are currently using in your organization or plan to use in the future)
Excellent reporting, presenting and communication skills
Understanding of generally accepted accounting principles
Ability to work with large datasets
Strategic thinking and organizational skills
Proven analytical and financial modeling skills
Senior:
Master's degree or higher
At least 10 years of experience
Relevant experience leading high-visibility work in legal-related defense topics listed above
Ability to work independently
Fluency in English
Demonstrated ability to lead
Demonstrated ability to work independently
Detail Oriented
Ability to produce high-quality reports in English
Experienced in providing detailed analysis, evaluation and recommendations for improvements, optimization development, and/or maintenance efforts for client-specific or mission critical challenges/issues
Proven experience working as a financial analyst
Proven proficiency in spreadsheets, databases and financial software applications (including the software applications that you are currently using in your organization or plan to use in the future)
Excellent reporting, presenting and communication skills
Understanding of generally accepted accounting principles
Ability to work with large datasets
Strategic thinking and organizational skills
Proven analytical and financial modeling skills
Subject Matter Expert:
Highly specialized or particular expertise in any of the legal-related defense topics listed above
Ability to work independently
Fluency in English
Demonstrated ability to lead
Demonstrated ability to work independently
Detail Oriented
Ability to produce high-quality reports in English
Experienced in providing detailed analysis, evaluation and recommendations for improvements, optimization development, and/or maintenance efforts for client-specific or mission critical challenges/issues
Proven experience working as a financial analyst
Proven proficiency in spreadsheets, databases and financial software applications (including the software applications that you are currently using in your organization or plan to use in the future)
Excellent reporting, presenting and communication skills
Understanding of generally accepted accounting principles
Ability to work with large datasets
Strategic thinking and organizational skills
Proven analytical and financial modeling skills
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?
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.