Junior Event Planner - Secret Clearance Required

LMI - Arlington, VA

Full-time - Entry Level

Arlington, VA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

LMI is seeking a skilled junior event planner with a Secret clearance at a Washington DC area location. The successful LMI junior 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Manage government gift locker for international visitors.
• Support other event planners in documenting best practices and practical guidance in an Event Planning guide for ongoing use by the government office, and maintain guide over time.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university field.
• One (1) year event planning support experience to include 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.

Nice-to-haves

• Two (2) years' experience supporting events with a Federal Agency or multinational organization.
• 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.
• Foreign Distinguished Visitors Training at the Protocol School of Washington or equivalent.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Flextime
• Life insurance