International Cooperation Event Planner - Clearance Required

Overview

LMI seeks an Event Planner to support our OUSD(A&S) customer in Arlington, VA.

 

LMI is a consultancy dedicated to powering a future-ready, high-performing government, drawing from expertise in digital and analytic solutions, logistics, and management advisory services. We deliver integrated capabilities that incorporate emerging technologies and are tailored to customers’ unique mission needs, backed by objective research and data analysis. Founded in 1961 to help the Department of Defense resolve complex logistics management challenges, LMI continues to enable growth and transformation, enhance operational readiness and resiliency, and ensure mission success for federal civilian and defense agencies. ​

Responsibilities

• Support a team of event planners responsible for organizing events and conferences for national and international visitors to a U.S. government office.

• Organize meals, tours, programs, documents for distribution, audio-visual needs, transportation, translation services and accommodations as required. 

• Manage government gift locker for international visitors. Work in conjunction with a government contracting officer, government sponsors of events, and existing protocol offices to provide support.

• Support other  team event planners in documenting best practices and practical guidance in an Event Planning guide for on-going use by the government office. 

• Attend and participate in meetings, take meeting notes, record taskers and actions, and update the staff when necessary.
• Prepare briefings as appropriate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university field. 
• One (1) year event planning support experience to include:
  • Experience managing customer expectations and working directly with customers;
  • Outstanding customer service abilities combined with initiative, judgment, creativity, and flexibility.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft applications.
• Applicants selected for this position will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. For this position, a current SECRET level security clearance is required, and a TOP SECRET clearance preferred, with a capability to obtain Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) Access.
• Other preferred qualifications include two (2) years’ experience supporting events with a Federal Agency or multinational organization with the following:
• Knowledge of options within the Pentagon for catering, photography and
• Ability to create and foster a cooperative work environment.
• Self-directed, detail oriented in completing assigned tasks, able to adapt to changing work efforts and manage impact of shifting priorities.

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EEO Statement

LMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer-all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.