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Dexis · 1 day ago

Team Lead, DHS

Dexis is a dynamic professional services firm dedicated to partnering with government and community leaders. The Team Lead for the Export Controls Group is responsible for leading contractor personnel in executing the export control compliance program, providing strategic oversight, policy guidance, and technical leadership.

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Responsibilities

Supervise all contractor personnel working on ECG activities; serve as the main point of contact with DHS for all ECG-related work
Ensure continuity of support, quality control, and staff compliance with SOW-defined standards
Provide quality assurance over work products to ensure readiness for federal review and certification
Assign and monitor team workload, set priorities, and ensure timely delivery of high-quality products
Serve as primary liaison during ECG Team Lead absences, designating and managing alternates as needed
Lead programmatic support for a comprehensive DHS export controls compliance program
Oversee development of administrative policies, procedures, and structures necessary to maintain an effective compliance framework
Facilitate internal and external stakeholder meetings including other federal agencies, academia, private sector, and nonprofits
Manage and monitor progress against contract deliverables and performance metrics; ensure all work aligns with contract scope and federal expectations
Lead the execution of systematic assessments for export control compliance across DHS-conducted, funded, or sponsored activities
Provide direct guidance and technical support to DHS program managers, investigators, and component staff on applicable regulatory requirements
Coordinate the preparation and review of self-classification assessments, license requests, commodity jurisdiction/classification requests, and advisory opinions
Ensure compliance documentation, databases, and assessment records are accurate, current, and aligned with DHS policy
Communicate review outcomes and develop recommendations to resolve deficiencies and strengthen compliance
Support development of reports, briefings, and instructional materials related to ECG findings and compliance posture

Qualification

U.S. export control regulationsLeadership of compliance teamsTechnical program managementBachelor’s degreeStakeholder coordinationRegulatory policy developmentInterpersonal communicationExceptional writing skills

Required

Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
Bachelor's degree in international relations, export compliance, engineering, or related field (Master's preferred)
Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, including leadership of export control or regulatory compliance teams
Demonstrated knowledge of U.S. export control regulations (EAR, ITAR, OFAC) and federal compliance frameworks
Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams in high-stakes, federal government settings
Exceptional writing, briefing, and interpersonal communication skills
Experience in stakeholder coordination, regulatory policy development, and technical program management

Preferred

Prior experience supporting DHS or other national security agencies

Benefits

Healthcare insurance
Other staff welfare benefits and perks

Company

Dexis

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Dexis is a mission-driven security analytics company that helps U.S. Government agencies protect Americans from evolving threats at home and abroad.

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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Mihir Desai
Founder & CEO
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