Event Planner
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Job Location:
Washington DC, WA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 55250 - 99875
Posted on:
01-11-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Leidos is seeking a detail-oriented Event Planner to be responsible for coordinating planning organizing and execution of internal and external events (conferences depositions closed commission meetings staff meetings social events etc.). Duties may include ensuring that all events run within scope time and meet customer requirements. The Event Planner will work in a pivotal role delivering seamless high-impact events that support the agencys goals and elevate client satisfaction. Operating both independently and collaboratively within a dynamic fast-paced environment this role requires exceptional organizational skills proactive communication and a customer-first mindset. The event planner will serve as the primary liaison between internal teams and external clients ensuring all logistical elementsfrom materials and equipment to staffing and venue coordinationare executed with precision and professionalism to ensure high customer satisfaction of event outcomes.
Primary Responsibilities
Provide proactive scheduling and presentation of planned events to customers and stakeholders.
Coordinate with customers and vendors to ensure smooth event setup delivery and post-event activities.
Generate regular reports and satisfaction surveys demonstrating completion of litigation and deposition-related events.
Document and communicate event readiness checklists and status reports prior to execution.
Travel to support offsite FTC Events (local) conduct site visits when necessary and provide feedback to the planning team of the pros and cons of potential event sites.
Works independently with customer to obtain information on desired event outcomes and leads to planning and delivery of all events activity that encompasses small and large-scale events.
Work with FTC staff to determine event needs; participate in conference calls and/or face-to-face meetings as required resulting in clearly communicated tasks and milestones for those involved.
Provide assistance with setting up and starting virtual meetings using applications such as Microsoft Teams Zoom etc.
Help coordinate internal marketing communications and promotional materials in collaboration with FTC communications staff.
Maintain a centralized calendar of upcoming events deadlines and resource allocations for cross-team visibility.
Basic Qualifications
High School Diploma and 2-4 years of prior customer service experience.
Bachelors degree in Hospitality Marketing Communications or related field and experience with event planning/management preferred.
Strong organizational skills attention to detail and time management abilities.
Event planning experience for Federal Government customers is a plus.
Must be able to obtain a Public Trust security clearance.
The Mission
The Digital Modernization Sector is focused on delivering performance-based IT services and repeatable solutions to include applying cloud-factory and aaS (as a Service) capabilities and integrating commercial products to provide a comprehensive digital engineering approach to IT transformation. Our team is solving the worlds toughest security challenges for customers with cant fail missions. To explore and learn more click here!
Come join our rapidly growing team and enjoy these benefits:
Paid Time Off (PTO) accrued based on Leidos policy up to 3 weeks a year.
Eleven (11) paid holidays per year.
Access to benefits on day one including medical and dental insurance 401K Life AD&D Voluntary Disability plans.
Ongoing training to support your success.
Tuition reimbursement based on Leidos policy.
Discounted Leidos stock purchase and other Employee Discounts.
At Leidos we dont want someone who fits the moldwe want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless the over-caffeinated the ones who ask whats next before the dust settles on whats now.
If youre already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2 good. Youll fit right in.
Original Posting:
October 30 2025For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range:
Pay Range $55250.00 - $99875.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job education experience knowledge skills and abilities as well as internal equity alignment with market data applicable bargaining agreement (if any) or other law.
Key Skills
- Sales Experience
- Time Management
- Marketing
- Catering
- Hotel Experience
- Organizational skills
- Hospitality Experience
- Event Planning
- Events Management
- Eloqua
- Event Marketing
- negotiation
About Company
Leidos is an innovation company rapidly addressing the world's most vexing challenges in national security and health. Our 47,000 employees collaborate to create smarter technology solutions for customers in these critical markets.
