Program Manager, Usfs

About the Position

Dexis is seeking a dynamic and experienced Program Manager to lead a high-impact international staffing project in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service (USFS). This is a unique opportunity to oversee the recruitment, onboarding, and personnel support of global technical experts working to advance sustainable forestry, biodiversity, and land management in developing and fragile countries. This position requires a strategic leader who thrives in complex environments and has a proven ability to manage multifaceted projects involving cross-cultural teams, government stakeholders, and international operations.

This position is based in Washington, DC and is contingent on award.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all aspects of the international staffing program in coordination with USFS and other U.S. Government stakeholders.
• Manage the full employee lifecycle for international hires, including recruitment, onboarding, deployment, HR compliance, and offboarding.
• Supervise a team of recruiters, HR specialists, and field support staff to ensure timely and quality staffing support.
• Serve as the primary point of contact with the U.S. Forest Service, providing regular updates, addressing challenges, and aligning deliverables with agency priorities.
• Monitor project performance, track deliverables, and ensure compliance with U.S. Government regulations and internal company policies.
• Identify and mitigate operational and logistical risks associated with international assignments.
• Support budget management and financial tracking related to project activities and personnel.
• Maintain strong documentation and reporting systems for audits and performance reviews.
• Ensure that staff receive necessary support including travel arrangements, benefits administration, and emergency response coordination.
• Oversee appropriate division of labor on project management team according to workload.
• Ensure all contractual deliverables are submitted on time and to the highest of quality.
• Oversee the development of scopes of work and position qualification with client.
• Supervise, develop, and evaluate assigned staff. Ensure staff receive regular constructive performance feedback, prompt resolution of problems, and time and opportunity to grow and develop in key competency areas.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in international affairs, business administration, human resources, or a related field (Master's preferred).
• Minimum 12 years of experience managing U.S. Government-funded programs, preferably in international staffing or global technical assistance.
• Demonstrated experience with project/program management similar in scope, including management and oversight of operations, staffing, contracts, procurement, finance, budget, and schedule is preferred.
• Demonstrated senior- or mid- level management experience and technical leadership in administering high quality complex forestry research and development activities internationally with time sensitive deliverables,
• Demonstrated experience managing complex contracts of similar value.
• Financial management experience, including budget, audit, finance, procurement, and reporting.
• Experience recruiting and successfully managing consultants.
• Proven experience working with or supporting U.S. Department of State, U.S. Forest Service, or similar federal agencies.
• Demonstrated experience managing remote, geographically dispersed teams.
• Strong understanding of U.S. government compliance, including FAR, and federal labor regulations.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and client engagement skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, adapt to shifting contexts, and problem-solve in fast-paced settings.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with high-risk or fragile environments and international development contexts.
• PMP certification or other project management training.