Lead Event Planner - Clearance Required

Logistics Management Institute • Arlington, VA

18h • Hybrid

About The Position

LMI is seeking a skilled Lead Event Planner to support a client location in the National Capital Region, specifically at The Pentagon for a minimum of three days per week. The successful candidate will demonstrate competency in project execution, leadership, critical thinking, relationship management, and project execution, while maintaining high ethical standards. LMI is a digital solutions provider focused on accelerating government impact through innovation, technology, and mission-ready AI for federal agencies. They leverage technology, expertise in federal deployment, and strategic relationships to enhance outcomes for government clients in defense, space, healthcare, and civilian sectors, emphasizing agility and collaboration to navigate complexity and drive lasting value.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university field. Four (4) years of event planning experience in lieu of a bachelor’s degree may be considered.
• Final TOP SECRET Security Clearance with SCI eligibility (current, active TOP SECRET level security clearance is required, with a capability to obtain Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) Access).
• Minimum of four (4) years of experience in event planning.
• Executive level support experience within a federal agency.
• Outstanding customer service skills and be able to use initiative, judgement, and creativity when engaging senior level customers.
• Knowledge of managing high-level U.S. and foreign delegations, U.S. and diplomatic protocol, and military customs and courtesies.
• Knowledge of Official Representation Funds processing requirements.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

Nice To Haves

• Two (2) years of experience executing events inside the Pentagon or in the National Capital Region.
• Knowledge of options within the Pentagon for catering, photography and conference space.
• Experience/knowledge of policies and procedures for submission of Official Representation Funds (ORF) requests.
• Experience with entry and exit procedures, including proper documentation, for Pentagon guests.
• Understanding of International cultural considerations when developing a Washington based visitor program.
• Foreign Distinguished Visitors Training at the Protocol School of Washington or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead 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.
• Provide advice on, review, submit, and track requests for Official Representation Funds (ORF) in support of DoD events involving international visitors.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees