--- title: 'Deputy Program Manager, USACE Latin America and the Caribbean at Dexis' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/deputy-program-manager-usace-latin-america-and-the-caribbean-dexis-san-juan-e0rh13fapjkx' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-11-04' --- # Deputy Program Manager, USACE Latin America and the Caribbean at Dexis - **Company:** Dexis - **Location:** San Juan, Puerto Rico - **Compensation:** $130k–$190k - **Posted:** 2026-11-01 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-04 - **Apply:** https://dexisonline.com/jobs/?gh_jid=4749633005 ## Job description 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 San Juan, Puerto Rico-based Deputy Program Manager to support implementation of a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Latin America & Caribbean District program providing project management and technical support services across Central and South America. The program will support USACE's oversight of large- and small-scale capital infrastructure programs, including critical public works, disaster recovery, national security cooperation, and strategic infrastructure initiatives. The Deputy Program Manager will be based on-site in San Juan, Puerto Rico facility and serve as the primary face-to-face liaison with the client. The position will support the management and coordination of multidisciplinary teams working across program and project management, project controls, acquisition and contract management, and specialized technical services. The Deputy Program Manager must also be prepared to travel internationally to offices and project sites throughout Central and South America, as required. The ideal candidate brings extensive experience managing complex infrastructure projects and programs, strong stakeholder and team-management capabilities, and full professional proficiency in both English and Spanish. USACE project management experience and field experience supporting infrastructure projects in Central and South America are highly desired. This position is contingent upon award. Responsibilities: - Support the Program Manager in the day-to-day management and coordination of program activities and concurrent BPA call orders. - Serve as the primary face-to-face liaison with the USACE Latin America & Caribbean District from the contractor's San Juan, Puerto Rico facility. - Coordinate closely with USACE leadership, the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), Government stakeholders, contractor personnel, and regional teams to support effective program execution. - Support multidisciplinary teams providing program and project management, project controls, acquisition and contract-management support, and specialized technical services. - Support management of projects across the full lifecycle, including planning, execution, monitoring, risk management, coordination, and closeout. - Help coordinate multiple concurrent, high-priority requirements in a fast-paced environment characterized by compressed deadlines and shifting political, funding, and operational priorities. - Support monitoring of program and project performance, including schedules, budgets, deliverables, risks, and performance requirements. - Coordinate activities between the San Juan, Puerto Rico office, regional operations, subject matter experts, and personnel supporting projects throughout Central and South America. - Support identification, tracking, escalation, and mitigation of programmatic, schedule, cost, technical, and operational risks. - Facilitate effective communication, meetings, workshops, and coordination with District personnel, including frequent and short-notice in-person engagements in San Juan, Puerto Rico. - Support staffing coordination, personnel deployment, and integration of specialized expertise in response to changing Government requirements. - Assist with the preparation, coordination, quality review, and timely submission of program deliverables and management documentation. - Support compliance with applicable U.S. Government and USACE requirements, quality-control processes, and program procedures. - Travel internationally to project offices and sites throughout Central and South America as required. Qualifications: - Minimum of fifteen (15) years of relevant experience in project and program management, with demonstrated experience managing complex infrastructure projects. - Project Management experience with USACE and field experience on infrastructure projects in Central and South America. - Bilingual fluency in both English and Spanish (written and oral). - Ability to travel internationally to contractor offices and project sites throughout Central and South America. - Demonstrated ability to coordinate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders supporting complex infrastructure programs. - Ability to operate effectively in a high-tempo international environment with multiple concurrent priorities and compressed schedules. - Must be based on-site in San Juan, Puerto Rico. - PMP certificate preferred. 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 pay range for this role: $130,000—$190,000 USD ## Benefits Dexis offers benefits to support employees’ health, financial security, and well-being. The benefits outlined below are for full-time, US-based positions only. These benefits include: - Medical and prescription drug coverage: A choice of three UnitedHealthcare medical plans, with coverage options for employees and eligible dependents. - Dental insurance: Dental coverage for employees and eligible dependents, including preventive, basic, major, and orthodontic services, subject to plan limits. - Company-paid vision insurance: Vision coverage for employees and eligible dependents, with premiums paid in full by Dexis. - Employer-funded health reimbursement arrangement (HRA): Employees who enroll in the Silver HRA medical plan receive an employer-funded HRA to help pay eligible in-network deductible expenses. - Company-paid life and disability insurance: Basic life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, plus short-term and long-term disability coverage. - Optional supplemental insurance: Voluntary supplemental life and AD&D insurance options, including life insurance options for eligible dependents. - Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Company-paid access to confidential counseling and legal and financial support resources for employees and their families. - Health and wellness resources: Virtual care, behavioral health resources, and wellness programs available through the medical plan. - Benefits assistance: Personalized support with benefit enrollment, coverage questions, claims, and finding providers through the Employee Care Center. Participation, coverage, and employee contributions are subject to applicable benefit plan terms and eligibility requirements. 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. ## About Dexis ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Dexis is a mission-driven security analytics and professional services firm that helps U.S. Government agencies protect national security through data-driven analysis, operational support, and agile program implementation in high-risk environments. - **Entity Type**: Private (growth-stage; partnered with CM Equity Partners in 2023) - **Headquarters**: Arlington, Virginia, USA - **Founded**: 2001 - **Founders**: Mihir Desai ## Core Business - **Primary industries**: National security, defense, international development, government services, security analytics - **Target customers**: B2G – U.S. federal agencies including the Department of Defense, Department of State, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, USAID, and Department of Labor - **Mission or purpose statement**: “Achieving U.S. national security goals in a complex world requires speed, precision, and insight. Dexis delivers mission-critical support and data-driven solutions that help federal agencies respond to evolving threats — at home and abroad.” [dexisonline.com](https://dexisonline.com/) ## Products & Services Dexis offers professional services (not SaaS products). Major service lines: - **Assessment, Monitoring & Evaluation (AM&E)**: Rigorous evaluations, performance monitoring, and impact assessments to help agencies understand program outcomes and refine strategies in complex security environments. [dexisonline.com/technical-areas](https://dexisonline.com/technical-areas/) - **Technical Assistance & Advisory Support**: Embedded experts providing specialized knowledge in counter-drug, organized crime, border security, stabilization, and other areas. [dexisonline.com/technical-areas](https://dexisonline.com/technical-areas/) - **Strategic Threat Analysis**: Actionable insights on regional security dynamics, hybrid threats, transnational organized crime, and risk assessments using geospatial analysis, OSINT, and scenario planning. [dexisonline.com/technical-areas](https://dexisonline.com/technical-areas/) - **Performance Management**: Data collection, analysis, and knowledge management to improve U.S. government performance and organizational learning. [dexisonline.com/technical-areas](https://dexisonline.com/technical-areas/) - **Field Operations**: Management of multi-country operations in high-risk environments, including staffing, logistics, and on-the-ground program execution. [dexisonline.com/technical-areas](https://dexisonline.com/technical-areas/) - **Program Analytics & Delivery**: Data-driven program management that converts strategic plans into measurable mission results. [dexisonline.com/technical-areas](https://dexisonline.com/technical-areas/) ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed - **Key Metric**: Total contract value reached **$1 billion** (three quarters of $1B) across 45 funded contracts/task orders and 30 contract vehicles as of 2024. CEO Mihir Desai manages over **$500 million in prime federal contracts** across 80 locations worldwide. [dexisonline.com/about-us](https://dexisonline.com/about-us/) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: **CM Equity Partners** (New York-based investor in federal services companies) partnered with Dexis in 2023 to scale the federal civilian business. [dexisonline.com/about-us](https://dexisonline.com/about-us/) - **Growth Signals**: - Grew from a single founder to a team of hundreds, operating in over 75 countries in the last three years. - Won two major USAID prime awards in global health and cross-agency knowledge exchange (2022). - Added Department of Labor to client roster. - Named a Growth Engine Award national finalist (ACG Middle Market Growth Awards) in 2022. - Diversified into new clients (Defense Security Cooperation Agency, U.S. International Development Finance Corporation) in 2023. - Active job postings: 70 (as of mid-2024). [linkedin.com/company/dexis-consulting-group](https://www.linkedin.com/company/dexis-consulting-group) ## Competitive Advantages - **Deep domain expertise** in national security, defense, and high-risk environments—founded by a former analyst/advisor who served in Iraq, Afghanistan, and other conflict zones. - **Long-standing relationships** with key U.S. government agencies (DoD, State, USAID, CDC) and a track record of winning prime IDIQ contracts. - **Agile, mission-focused culture** that enables rapid response to emerging priorities in fragile and complex settings. - **Data-driven approach** to security analytics, blending quantitative/qualitative methods with on-the-ground operational support. - **Scaled infrastructure** with ISO 9001:2015 certification and a quality management system. ## Strategic Focus - **Dexis Vision 2030**: To become a middle-market, diversified professional services firm, scaling the federal civilian business through the partnership with CM Equity Partners. - **Diversification**: Expanding beyond traditional defense and development into new client agencies (e.g., Department of Labor, Defense Security Cooperation Agency) and new service areas (e.g., global health security). - **Operational excellence**: Consolidating acquired subsidiaries (Checchi, Agland) and building a unified People & Culture function to support post-pandemic workforce needs. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: “Can-do mindset, where curiosity and ingenuity are celebrated, all while making a positive impact in the world.” [dexisonline.com/careers](https://dexisonline.com/careers/) - **Work flexibility**: Hybrid and remote opportunities in the U.S., flexible work schedules. [dexisonline.com/careers](https://dexisonline.com/careers/) - **Benefits**: Competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, professional development funds, wellness reimbursement, charitable contributions match, referral bonuses. [dexisonline.com/careers](https://dexisonline.com/careers/) - **Learning & community**: Weekly learning events, quarterly company-wide learning exchanges, communities of learning and engagement, random coffee chat pairings, monthly social events, annual summer and winter parties. [dexisonline.com/careers](https://dexisonline.com/careers/) - **Impact**: Employees work on high-stakes national security missions that directly protect Americans at home and abroad. - **Office**: New custom-built HQ in Arlington, VA with collaboration spaces and huddle rooms (relocated 2024). [dexisonline.com/about-us](https://dexisonline.com/about-us/) ## Sources 1. [dexisonline.com](https://dexisonline.com/) 2. [dexisonline.com/about-us](https://dexisonline.com/about-us/) 3. 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