Administrative Specialist, DFC - Dexis Consulting Group
Washington, DC
About the Job
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
The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) is addressing the most pressing challenges in the developing world through targeted financing solutions. Established in 2019, DFC aligns with American foreign policy by collaborating on projects that foster economic stability, safeguard sovereignty, and promote transparency. Its investments uphold rigorous U.S. business standards and prioritize environmental protection, human rights, and workers' rights.
As the development finance agency of the U.S. government, DFC mobilizes American private capital to tackle critical development issues while supporting U.S. foreign policy objectives. By partnering with the U.S. private sector, DFC helps establish a presence in emerging markets, generating revenue, jobs, and growth opportunities both domestically and internationally. To fulfill its mission, DFC offers various financial tools, including financing, loan guarantees, political risk insurance, support for private equity funds, and direct equity investments.
Dexis is recruiting for an Administrative Specialist to support the Office of the Chief Executive (OCE) and the Office of the Senior Vice President Operations (SVP) within the Development Finance Corporation (DFC) who will provide critical administrative support to the SVP and other high rank level senior executives in the organization.
Responsibilities
- Manage the SVP's agenda by organizing and prioritizing the high incoming flow of work, responding to and scheduling requests for meetings, invitations, and requests for participation at special events; booking official appointments and meetings; and maintaining a control and follow-up system to ensure timely response.
- Draft and proofread correspondence, reports, and other documents for the SVP office.
- Manage incoming and outgoing communications, including email, phone calls, and mail.
- Coordinate with other departments and stakeholders as needed.
- Assist with travel coordination and travel voucher processing for the office.
- Maintain records and databases, including tracking projects and deadlines.
- Processes internal Ethics clearances for speakers' participation at events or widely attended gatherings (WAG).
- Other administrative duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- 10 years' experience providing administrative support in a federal environment.
- Ability to take responsibility for multiple tasks/projects and deadlines simultaneously.
- Excellent verbal and written communication and grammatical skills.
- Candidate must be able to perform with minimal supervision in a high pace environment.
- Possess good judgment and be able to prioritize tasks to meet mission requirements.
- Demonstrate and apply attention to detail and flexibility in day-to-day work along with excellent verbal and written communications skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Fluency in Spanish or Portuguese
Below is the pay range aligned with this position. When developing a range, Dexis evaluates compensation holistically, triangulating between external market research, our budget for the position, and internal equity to arrive at a figure that is fair and competitive. Offers within this range will be based on an individual candidate's qualification, relevant education and experience, skills, performance, and organizational needs.
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.
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.
