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# Program Manager, Defense Innovation at Dexis

- **Company:** Dexis
- **Location:** California
- **Posted:** 2026-09-08
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-09
- **Apply:** https://dexisonline.com/jobs/?gh_jid=4731751005

## 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.

## About the Position

Dexis Professional Services (Dexis) is seeking a Contract Program Manager (PM) who will be responsible for the management and oversight of contract performance supporting the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU). The PM will provide management, direction, administration, quality assurance, and leadership of the execution of a task order (TO), including assigning tasks to contractor personnel, supervising ongoing technical efforts, and managing overall TO performance. The PM shall be responsible for the quality and efficiency of the TO, including technical issues and business processes. The PM will retain the authority to make decisions for Dexis in response to Government issues, concerns, and comments, as well as be proactive in alerting the Government to potential contractual, programmatic, and resource limitation issues.

The Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) facilitates collaborative partnerships between the Department of War (DoW), venture-backed technology companies, and other non-traditional innovation communities to expand the national security innovation base and address national security challenges. Doing so enables the DoW to leverage its unique acquisition process, reducing procurement timelines, and accelerating the integration of commercial solutions into defense operations. The DIU enterprise encompasses expertise, capabilities, and relationships across several commercial technology areas; public and private sectors; academia; and other communities of interest both United States (U.S.)-based and internationally.

The PM will oversee a contract providing back-office support services for DIU, so DIU can meet its objectives of accelerating the identification, acquisition, prototype, and transition of stable commercial technologies across the DoW, thus, delivering innovation at commercial speeds and greater scale with an emphasis on solutions most effective in a joint-warfighting environment. The contract will provide support in the areas of information technology (IT), security and facilities, contracting and acquisitions, program management support, strategic communications, Congressional affairs, resource management, human resources, office of the general counsel, and records management.

The position requires an active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and will be based in Mountain View, CA at DIU’s headquarters location with flexibility to travel to other DIU sites including within the National Capital Region. This position is contingent upon contract award.

## Responsibilities

- Oversee contract execution, ensuring compliance with contract objectives.
- Manage relationships with the client.
- Lead a large, geographically dispersed and multidisciplinary team, ensuring collaboration, coordination, and clear internal team communication.
- Ensure deliverables, products, services, and personnel meet government needs and expectations.
- Provide innovative approaches to team management.
- Provide technical support, leadership, and creation of processes in execution of the contract.
- Lead quality assurance and technical excellence of work on the contract and team; ensure deliverables and products are delivered timely and of quality acceptable to both the client and Dexis.
- Identify and mitigate schedule, performance, technical, and financial risks.
- Conduct cost monitoring and variance analysis.

## Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
- Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility.
- At least five (5) years of program management experience within the last ten (10) years supporting large staffing efforts or projects of similar scope and complexity for the DoW, including support for operations, information management, and innovation of technologies.
- Demonstrated experience leading multi-disciplinary teams, managing schedules, tracking deliverables, mitigating risks, and supporting senior government stakeholders, preferably at DIU.
- Experience supporting DIU enterprise support functions and organizational operations, including with familiarity of contract support across the organization.
- Experience implementing and utilizing program management tools and software solutions.
- A current Project Management Institute (PMI) Project Management Professional or Program Management Professional (PgMP) certification.
- Exceptional client relationship management and executive communication skills.

## Preferred Qualifications

- Master of Business Administration (MBA) from an accredited college/university.
- 10 years of experience managing DoW projects of similar scope and complexity.
- Private-sector experience working with defense technology companies, nontraditional defense contractors, venture-backed firms, or organizations supporting the defense innovation ecosystem.
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with senior government, military, industry, and acquisition stakeholders associated with the DIU enterprise.
- Familiarity with the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU), defense acquisition pathways, commercial technology transition, and public-private partnership models.

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.

## 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. [dexisonline.com/careers](https://dexisonline.com/careers/)
4. [dexisonline.com/technical-areas](https://dexisonline.com/technical-areas/)
5. [linkedin.com/company/dexis-consulting-group](https://www.linkedin.com/company/dexis-consulting-group)
6. [job-boards.greenhouse.io/dexisconsultinggroup](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/dexisconsultinggroup)

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