Information Technologies Manager, DOS BSIM

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.BackgroundDexis Consulting Group (Dexis) implements the Guatemala Border, Security, and Information Management Project (BSIM) as a contractor for the United States Department of State. The Project has as its primary objective the strengthening immigration prosecutions and investigations against gangs and other criminal organizations that may threaten United States security.ObjectiveThe BSIM project has implemented improvements to the IT systems of several law enforcement and migration agencies in Guatemala. The project has prioritized the adaptation of technology, including the construction of compatible data models and biometric systems.Currently, constructing the MIROSGT migration data registration system is one of the project's priorities. Similarly, developing technological applications to facilitate processing data on criminal investigations of transnational crimes is necessary.The expert is expected to oversee the construction of these platforms, as well as proposed ways to automate the migration processes and investigations conducted by Guatemalan law enforcement agencies.TasksReview the framework of the project component that supports governmental migration and law enforcement agencies.Lead and supervise the team of developers responsible for programming computer applications.Oversee the proper implementation of the project's work plan.Keep project staff, institutional counterparts, and Department of State officials informed about the progress of the application development process.Propose improvements or new applications to automate and improve the collection of data on migration flows and information on transnational crimes.Write reports on the progress of the project's programmatic activities as assigned.Participate in coordination and progress reporting meetings with the BSIM team, institutional counterparts, and any necessary meetings with personnel from the Department of State and other agencies attached to the U.S. Embassy in Guatemala.Direct the development, modification, and preparation of the project's annual work plan, as well as the preliminary budget design, within their area of responsibility.Authorize the administrative processes assigned to them according to the mechanisms implemented by the project.Other duties assigned as neededQualificationsBachelor's degree in a field related to IT development public safety, law enforcement, and minimum 14 years of professional experience in related fields, such as former law enforcement IT development in any agency of the U.S. Department of Justice, U.S. Department of State, or law enforcement agencies; or a master’s degree in a related field and 10 years of relevant experience.Experience in IT development for any agency of the U.S. Department of Justice or the U.S. Department of State is preferred.Demonstrated knowledge of artificial intelligence technologies.Demonstrated professional proficiency in English and Spanish, with the ability to produce clear, concise, well-structured documents in Spanish and English tailored to the Department of State and other counterparts.Guatemalan citizen or with the ability to obtain the permits required to work in GuatemalaPrevious work experience with foreign assistance projects.Familiarity with Guatemalan context, a plus.Location: Guatemala City, GuatemalaSupervisorChief of PartyNationalityUSN, TCN, CCNDexis 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.