Registration and Operations Manager

Velos•Arlington, VA

About The Position

Velos is seeking a bright, energetic, highly organized, and self-motivated Registration and Operations Manager to support the National Security Space Association (NSSA). This is a unique opportunity to build your career in one of the nation's most dynamic and consequential fields, with exceptional access to the people, organizations, and conversations influencing the future of space, defense, and national security. There has never been a more exciting time to be part of NSSA. As space becomes increasingly critical to our nation's security, economic strength, and strategic advantage, the decisions being made today will have an impact for decades to come. Working at the intersection of government and industry, NSSA helps bring together ideas, expertise, and capabilities to address emerging threats, advance critical missions, and strengthen U.S. leadership in this rapidly evolving domain. Reporting to the Chief Operations and Development Officer, the Registration and Operations Manager will help manage and grow NSSA's programs and events. In this role, you will engage with senior officials from the U.S. Space Force, National Reconnaissance Office, U.S. Space Command, White House, Intelligence Community, and other national security organizations, alongside executives from leading space, aerospace, defense, technology, and investment companies. You will help bring to life exclusive executive engagements, major conferences, classified forums, and invitation-only programs, while learning directly from accomplished leaders and building an extraordinary network of mentors, resources, and professional connections. NSSA (www.nssaspace.org) is a 501(C)(3) non-profit support association solely dedicated to the National Security Space Enterprise, to include the Department of War, U.S. Space Force, and the Intelligence Community. NSSA works to advance long-term cooperation among industry and government, leading the way with expert opinion, insight and analysis.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
3+ years of relevant experience leading registration for events and database administration.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite products
Advanced proficiency with databases (MemberSuite AMS preferred)
Motivated team player and "can do" self-starter, who can work with little supervision
Strong organizational skills with demonstrated commitment to accuracy, detail, and timeliness in completion of tasks
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Outstanding interpersonal skills, with the ability to cultivate meaningful relationships across a diverse range of stakeholders
Intellectual curiosity with desire to learn and ability to rapidly translate new skills to informed decisions
Demonstrate critical thinking, sound judgment, ability to manage competing priorities

Nice To Haves

Experience with corporate membership associations or national security space industry desirable
Willingness and ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance

Responsibilities

Lead registration for all NSSA events to include building of the registration system, answering inbound questions, coordination of clearance passing as appropriate, badge printing etc.
Lead administrator of AMS (database) related activities including entering new lists of contacts, respond to inbound queries, stay current on training relative to software platform etc.
Provide administrative support (i.e. attend meetings, take notes, schedule meetings etc) for NSSA's Moorman Center for Space Studies, Workforce Development Program, Congressional Affairs, MARCOM, Membership, and Business Development activities.
Maintain accurate inventory of NSSA assets in storage
Lead preparation for NSSA Board of Advisors and Board of Directors meetings
Serve as primary staff liaison for newly launched committees
Support communication team initiatives
Provide logistical support to NSSA team members in producing meetings and events to include on-site/day of event
Perform other related duties as assigned