Senior Governance and Events Specialist

Leidos has a new and exciting opportunity for a Senior Governance & Events Executive Engagement Facilitator in our Intel Sector Analysis Solutions Business Area (ASBA). Our talented team is at the forefront in Security Engineering Computer Network Operations (CNO) Mission Software Analytical Methods and Modeling Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) and Cryptographic Key Management. At Leidos we offer competitive benefits including Paid Time Off 11 paid Holidays 401K with a 6% company match and immediate vesting Flexible Schedules Discounted Stock Purchase Plans Technical Upskilling Education and Training Support Parental Paid Leave and much more. Join us and make a difference in Analysis Solutions!

Must have an active TS/SCI Polygraph up front (this is firm).

Job Description:

Leidos is seeking a Senior Governance & Events Executive Engagement Facilitator to support an Intelligence Community (IC) program in McLean VA. An Active TS/SCI with polygraph security clearance is required to be considered for this position.

Seeking an experienced detail-oriented professional to coordinate and manage executive engagement activities in support of a cabinet-level government customer. The Executive Engagement Facilitator operates within a high-visibility executive secretariat environment overseeing the full lifecycle of senior-level engagements and events from invitation through execution.

Reporting to program leadership the Facilitator manages the intake tracking coordination and completion of executive engagements meetings and travel. This includes ensuring timely preparation of briefing materials managing communication among internal and external stakeholders and maintaining accuracy and accountability across all engagement activities.

This role requires exceptional organizational skills discretion and the ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced high-tempo environment supporting senior government officials. The ideal candidate brings experience supporting cabinet-level or senior executive leaders familiarity with interagency coordination and a demonstrated commitment to professionalism and precision in all aspects of delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and assess incoming requests for executive-level external engagements preparing weekly engagement packages for leadership review and decision.
• Coordinate with customer stakeholders to gather context and requirements necessary for the successful execution of each engagement.
• Support executive secretariat staff in developing comprehensive briefing materials and engagement books for proposed and approved travel and events.
• Partner with protocol staff to ensure seamless day-of execution for visits including coordination with security personnel and other support elements.
• Assist government and subject matter experts in planning preparing and executing executive foreign travel.
• Collaborate with the executive secretariat government lead to develop and refine event concepts into polished well-executed engagements appropriate for cabinet-level principals.
• Deliver all work products and event support with accuracy and professionalism free of planning or logistical errors.
• Perform additional administrative or protocol-related duties as directed by government staff.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors degree and 18 years of experience a Masters degree and 10 years of experience or no degree with 24 years of experience
• TS/SCI with Polygraph level clearance is required.
• Bachelors degree in National Security Foreign Affairs Public Administration or a related field.
• 10 years of experience providing direct support to executive-level leadership.
• In-depth knowledge of the U.S. Intelligence Community and federal government operations.
• Exceptional writing grammar and proofreading skills with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills with ability to balance multiple high-priority tasks.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to perform confidently and professionally with grace under pressure with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated experience developing briefing or trip books for senior executives or cabinet-level officials.
• Familiarity with cable writing classified databases and executive communication.
• Experience using customer databases to monitor field traffic and communicate with field offices.
• Familiarity with Agency communication and travel coordination systems.
• Proven ability to identify and protect sensitive information while engaging with diverse stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word and Excel.
• Willingness to undergo additional vetting and sign a non-disclosure agreement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting senior executive or senior civilian service personnel (e.g. SNIS DISES SES).
• Prior experience working in an executive secretariat

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Pay Range:

The 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.