Conferencing Manager

KBR • Chantilly, VA

3d • $88,000 - $120,000

About The Position

KBR is seeking a highly motivated, career-oriented Conferencing Manager to support a government client with locations in the Northern Virginia area. The role oversees a conferencing team responsible for planning, organizing, and executing conferences, training events, and meetings. It is contingent upon contract award.

The manager coordinates customer conferencing and training requirements, develops event plans and schedules, and documents implementation requirements. The role manages customer expectations through proactive communication and oversees event logistics, including catering, venue selection, audiovisual requirements, and scheduling. The manager works with event points of contact, stakeholders, food service, logistics, security, and vendors; develops and manages event budgets for government approval; and conducts post-event evaluations to assess success and identify improvements.

KBR's National Security Solutions team provides engineering and advanced technology solutions to intelligence and national security customers. Candidates joining KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business before its planned spin-off are expected to transition to Trinzic when the separation is complete, without needing to reapply.

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
• Five years of proven work experience as an Event Planner or Conference Manager.
• Knowledge of KPIs and conferencing software for event management.
• Personnel management experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to interpret, capture, and manage customer requirements and expectations.

Nice To Haves

• Four-year degree in marketing, hospitality management, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the conferencing team in planning, organizing, and executing conferences, training events, and meetings.
• Coordinate and collaborate on tasks, activities, requirements, and issues related to customer conferencing and training events.
• Develop event plans and schedules and define and document implementation requirements.
• Manage customer expectations through proactive, consistent, and transparent communication.
• Oversee event planning and execution, including catering, venue selection, logistics, audiovisual requirements, and scheduling.
• Work with event points of contact, stakeholders, food service, logistics, security, and vendors to meet event objectives.
• Develop event budgets in accordance with established guidelines, submit them to appropriate government points of contact for approval, and manage approved budgets.
• Conduct post-event evaluations with points of contact, attendees, and event support teams to assess success and identify areas for improvement.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with company match
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance and AD&D
• Flexible spending account
• Disability benefits
• Paid time off
• Flexible work schedule
• Professional training and development
• Potential additional compensation, which may include sign-on bonus, relocation benefits, short-term incentives, long-term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed