Senior Event Planner (TS/SCI Clearance Required)

LMI is seeking a skilled Senior Event Planner with a TS/SCI clearance at a client site in the National Capital region. Successful LMI Senior Event Planner will demonstrate competency in project execution, leadership critical thinking, relationship management, and business growth while upholding the highest standard of ethical behavior.

LMI is a consultancy dedicated to improving the business of government, drawing from deep expertise in advanced analytics, digital services, logistics, and management advisory services. Established as a private, not-for-profit organization in 1961, LMI is a trusted third party to federal civilian and defense agencies, free of commercial and political bias. We operate completely free of political and commercial bias, and we are entirely aligned with the goals of our clients. Our clients value our specialized services in logistics, intelligence, homeland security, health care, and energy and environment markets. We believe government can make a difference, and we seek talented, hardworking people who share that conviction. We offer a generous compensation package with excellent benefits that start the first day of employment. Business casual dress, flex time, and tuition reimbursement are a few of our many work-life benefits available to our employees.

Plan 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.
• Work in conjunction with a government contracting officer, government sponsors of events, and existing protocol offices to provide support.
• Document best practices and practical guidance in an Event Planning guide for on-going use by the government office. Maintain guide over time.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university. (Required)
• Minimum of two years experience in event planning; event management and coordination; risk management; financial, legal and ethical safeguards; catering; and meeting and conference planning is required and should also include:
  • Executive level support experience
  • Experience in managing customer expectations and working directly with customers;
  • Outstanding customer service abilities; and
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Minimum of two (2) years experience in event planning inside the Pentagon or a Federal Agency within the National Capital Region is preferred, to include:
  • Knowledge of options within the Pentagon for catering, photography and conference space
  • Experience with entry and exit procedures, including proper documentation, for Pentagon guests
  • Understanding of International cultural considerations when developing a Washington based visitor program
• Certificate from Foreign Distinguished Visitors Training at the Protocol School of Washington or equivalent may be accepted in lieu of prior event planning experience within a Federal agency.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• 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 TOP SECRET clearance is required, with a capability to obtain Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) Access.

Target salary range: $74,375 - $130,900

Disclaimer:

The salary range displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is not a guarantee of compensation. Individual salaries are determined by various factors including, but not limited to location, internal equity, business considerations, client contract requirements, and candidate qualifications, such as education, experience, skills, and security clearances.