MSI (Management Systems International), a Tetra Tech Company, is a global development firm specializing in democracy and governance, stabilization, and international development programs [1]. With over 725 staff worldwide [4], the organization leverages multicultural partnerships and locally-rooted expertise to deliver sustainable development outcomes [3].
The organization's experienced leadership team brings decades of combined expertise in project management, business development, and technical implementation:
- Andrew Griminger - President (Democracy/Governance, Public Sector Management) [1]
- Larry Cooley - President Emeritus and Senior Advisor [2]
- Michelle Adams-Matson - Senior Vice President (Strategy/Evaluation) [1]
- Rodeina A. Fattah - Senior Vice President (Conflict Mitigation/Stabilization) [1]
- Allison Poyac-Clarkin - Senior Vice President for Programs [1]
MSI's core competencies span critical areas of international development and governance [4]:
- Democracy and Governance
- Conflict Mitigation and Stabilization
- Performance Monitoring and Evaluation
- Strategic Planning and Analysis
- Leadership Development and Training
- Countering Violent Extremism (CVE)
The organization maintains an extensive federal contracting portfolio, working with multiple U.S. government agencies including the Department of State, Department of Defense, USAID, and the Millennium Challenge Corporation [1]. Key contract vehicles include:
- Contract #19AQMM21D0130 - Overseas Building Operations Security Personnel
- Contract #19AQMM21D0150 - Architecture/Engineering Oversight IDIQ
- Contract #HQ003419D0025 - Defense Security Cooperation Agency Assessment
- Contract #7200AA19D00031 - SWIFT 5 IDIQ
- Contract #7200AA23D00011 - Programming for Prevention and Peacebuilding
- Contract #72016724D00005 - Balkans Regional Support
MSI's impact is demonstrated through its extensive performance metrics [4]:
- 100+ USAID evaluations completed in past 5 years
- Partnerships with 25 U.S. federal agencies
- Support services for 15 foreign governments
- Collaboration with 30+ nonprofits and think tanks
The organization has received recognition for excellence from Tetra Tech [1] and continues to demonstrate leadership in:
- Gender equality and inclusion programming [6]
- Crisis response and transition support
- Technical assistance and capacity building
- Regional development initiatives
MSI maintains a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion [7], while emphasizing collaborative partnerships and sustainable development outcomes. Their robust technical staff brings deep regional expertise and strong community connections to all operating locations [3], supported by practice area leaders and technical directors across multiple specialized domains [8].
Recent notable achievements include successful implementation of virtual training programs, enhanced infrastructure capacity support for IDPs, and advanced peace-building initiatives across multiple regions [8].