**Overview** **_What You’ll Be Doing_** Cadmus is seeking a **_Digital Specialist_** for its Digital Forward Project. This activity advances research, training, strategic thinking, digital-sector partnerships, and behavior change that will equip the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) for the digital age. This activity fosters the effective and responsible use of digital technology across all technical and regional sectors, and supports the growth of open, inclusive, secure, and rights-based digital ecosystems in partner countries. **_Who We Are_** At Cadmus, we recognize that solving the world’s most challenging problems can’t be accomplished alone or with cookie-cutter solutions. That’s why we look for team players and problem solvers who are driven to use their unique perspectives and intellectual curiosity to help deliver breakthrough solutions that achieve transformative goals. On the Cadmus team, you’ll collaborate with leading experts to help our clients across the globe. Cadmus’ mission is to deploy industry-leading expertise to help our clients achieve extraordinary results that strengthen society and the natural world. We offer competitive compensation, outstanding health care and retirement benefits, a vibrant and collaborative work environment, and opportunities for professional growth. We are committed to advancing diversity, fostering a culture of equity in the workplace and society, and maintaining an accessible and inclusive environment where all employees feel connected, respected, and valued. Join Cadmus. Let’s solve the world’s most challenging problems together. **Responsibilities** + The Digital Specialist will advise the activity, buy-in clients, and USAID across the project to include managing technical deliverables from consultants and partners, including providing technical inputs and quality assurance + Provide technical guidance to inform development of activity’s strategic plan, work planning, and reporting + Develop and manage relationships with key sector partners, donors, consultants, host country counterparts, and stakeholders + Ensure the activity remains up to date with innovations in the digital development sector + Develop and manage relationships with key sector partners, donors, consultants, host country counterparts and stakeholders + Co-creation and collaborating on thought leadership across the project and in conjunction with USAID **Qualifications** + Master’s Degree in business administration, international development, technology-related disciplines or other relevant field with 8 years of experience or Bachelor’s Degree and 10 years of experience + The Digital Specialist shall, at a minimum, have five (5) years of experience working in digital thematic areas such as AI, digital government and economy, cybersecurity technology, and/or cross-sectoral digitalization as well as proficiency with a number of digital assessment tools, preferably within the development field + Excellent communication, interpersonal and relationship-building skills, including a proven ability to communicate complex concepts in technology to development experts and the ability to advise large teams through complex technological change + Experience working with USAID is required + Experience building and leveraging relationships with counterparts at various levels of government and private sector + Advanced understanding of digital innovation, digital strategy, and change management + Demonstrated ability to work in complex environments, work across varying cultures, and manage diverse teams to deliver impact within agreed timelines + Excellent written and spoken English **Additional Information:** Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States as a U.S Permanent Resident or U.S. Citizen. Based on eligibility and job status, Cadmus offers an excellent benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, company paid disability and life insurance, 401(k) program, paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, voluntary time off (VTO), tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance program, other optional benefits and various bonus programs. The minimum starting salary for this position is $114,000. The actual salary may be higher and will be determined by several factors, including relevant work experience, education, skills, and market competitiveness. We value the critical role safety and health protocols contribute to everyone’s success at Cadmus and work together to align and comply with all federal, state, and local safety and health mandates related to COVID to ensure a safe and valuable work environment. Cadmus is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination. Cadmus is committed to providing a respectful workplace where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation (including gender identity and/or expression), national origin, military and veteran status, physical and mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about Cadmus by visiting our website at: http://www.cadmusgroup.com **Job Locations** _US-VA-Arlington_ **Posted Date** _3 weeks ago_ _(5/23/2024 2:42 PM)_ **_Job ID_** _2024-2739_ **_\# of Openings_** _1_ **_Category_** _Senior Associate_