Posted in General Business 30+ days ago.
Type: Full-Time
Location: Arlington, Virginia
Management Systems International (MSI), a Tetra Tech Company, is a Washington, D.C. metro area management consultancy with a 40-year history of delivering results for our clients. Our expertise is in the fields of monitoring and evaluation; democracy and governance; peace and stability; rule of law and accountability; education; gender and inclusion; strategic communications; and leadership and organizational development. MSI has implemented projects in 90 countries around the world such as Colombia, Indonesia, Jordan, Kenya, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Syria and Ukraine, and works domestically. We support clients ranging from the U.S. Government (e.g., the U.S. Agency for International Development, U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Departments of State and Labor, and the Millennium Challenge Corporation) to large bilateral and multilateral donors (e.g., the World Bank and the United Nations Development Program). We also work with national and local governments, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), think tanks, foundations and universities. For more information, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com.
Practice Area Summary:
The Peace and Stability (P&S) Practice Area currently includes MSI's Swift V IDIQ mechanism implementing USAID OTI projects, the PEACE IDIQ overseen by USAID Conflict and Violence Prevention office (formerly CMM), and freestanding analytic and implementation projects related to stabilization, conflict mitigation, peacebuilding and countering violent extremism funded by USAID and others.
**Please note: U.S. work authorization is required for this position.**
Position Summary:
The Practice Area Leader (PAL) for Peace and Stability (P&S) will work in MSI's Democracy, Governance and Conflict sector and report to the Senior Vice President of Programs. The PAL will work collaboratively with the sector's Practice Area Leaders, Technical Directors, and Technical Managers. The successful candidate will also liaise with MSI's Operations Division, Business Development Unit (BDU), and other practice areas.
The PAL is responsible for 1) overseeing the technical work of field implementation projects and supporting effective operations; 2) ensuring the Practice Area is innovative and is associated with technical excellence; and 3) driving market and business development. The PAL will also hire and oversee staff who are "home-based" in the Practice Area and supports their assignments, work quality and professional development. The successful candidate should have strong leadership skills, technical knowledge of and work experience in the peace and stability, field strong analytical skills, and excellent written and oral communication skills. The PAL should be result oriented and able to work effectively in a team environment. The PAL will have an ardent desire to learn and explore new implementation approaches and research and learning techniques. The PAL must be able to travel to international locations when needed from three to four trips per year (most trips average around two weeks). The preferred location for this role is in the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan area.
Responsibilities:
Portfolio Oversight and Strategic Growth
Business Development
Thought Leadership
Client Engagement
Team Management
Qualifications:
At MSI Tetra Tech, health and safety play a vital role in our success. MSI Tetra Tech's employees work together to comply with all applicable health & safety practices and protocols, including health orders and regulations related to COVID-19 that are mandated by local, state and federal authorities.
MSI is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We strive to develop and maintain a culture that honors the perspectives and identities of our employees, our communities and those impacted by our work.
We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.
MSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action/Americans with Disabilities/Veterans Employer.
Pay Transparency Statement:
We are committed to taking a thoughtful, compliant, and equitable approach to employment compensation. We commit to providing a holistic comprehensive salary analysis, including reviews of individual skill sets and compensable factors related to qualifications, business needs, internal compensation data, and industry and labor market surveys. The anticipated pay range for this position is $185,000 to $204,000 USD.
Reasonable Accommodations:
MSI is dedicated to hiring an inclusive workforce. If you would like to request reasonable accommodations during the application process, please visit Tetra Tech's Disability Assistance Page. Our recruitment team looks forward to engaging in an interactive process to provide reasonable accommodations for candidates.
Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.
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