Position Description
Senior Event Planner
2022-53233
If you love engaging with high profile and challenging projects supporting the U.S. Department of Defense, Serco has a fantastic opportunity for you!
As the Senior Event Planner , you will be part of a dynamic team supporting major systems acquisition, research, and engineering on behalf of the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD). Bring your expertise and collaborative skills to make a positive impact on the security of our nation.
Customer and Mission: Serco has engineering and program management contracts supporting the Office of the Secretary of Defense. Support for this OSD customer will involve providing regional and global planning/exercise support to maximize strategic alignment of OSD and Defense Agency capabilities against the needs of the current operating environment in planning, exercises, doctrine, strategy, and opportunity analysis for the Agency, Combatant Commands (CCMD), and other DoD components, in coordination with interagency and international partners, while enhancing mission readiness through collective staff training.
Team and Management Information: You will be part of a team responsible for highly consequential engagements with stakeholders impacting national security and the defense capabilities of the United States. You will collaborate closely with customers and other Serco teams to deliver quality solutions recognized by DoD and industry as outstanding contributions in engineering program and risk management across the Defense enterprise.
In this position you will:
Planning and organize in-person or virtual meetings or unique events
Coordinate all amenities and accommodations including site selection, escorts, food/drinks, transportation, and audiovisual equipment
Develops materials in support of events to include timelines, agendas, biographies, programs, and hand outs
Work with protocol officers to ensure proper customs and courtesies are afforded participants. Supervises junior employees
Work directly with Government counterparts to sequence and plan multiple events throughout the year with special attention to conflict resolution and monitoring expert calendars for opportunities.
Other duties may be assigned.
Qualifications
To be successful in this role, you will have:
Top Secret DoD Security Clearance with SCI eligibility
3+ years of experience related to the job description listed above
Must have a Bachelor's degree or additional equivalent work experience or Military Service may be substituted in lieu of Bachelor's degree.
Knowledge of military requirements supporting major initiatives; tactical/operational documentation, military systems design or other efforts requiring military operations expertise.
Training/Certifications: Certified Government Meeting Professional (CGMP), Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) preferred
Must be able to demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication (oral and writing) skills and have a strong command of the English language.
Must have reliable transportation to the Customer Site
Upon customer approval a part-time remote/hybrid schedule may be offered.
Preferred Qualifications:
If you are interested in supporting and working with the Department of Defense (DoD) and a resolute Serco team, then submit your application now for immediate consideration. It only takes a few minutes to change your career!
*Serco Inc. is using this posting for the purpose of responding to a proposal. We are seeking qualified candidates in the event of a contract award. This position is not currently funded/active. Should Serco be awarded the contract, and you meet the qualifications of the position, you will be considered in the selection process. *
Military Veterans and Spouses encouraged to apply!
Company Overview
Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state and local governments, and commercial clients. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Headquartered in Herndon, Virginia, Serco Americas has over 9,000 employees and is part of a $4 billion global business that helps transform government and public services around the world. At Serco, our employees are our most valuable asset - we listen, respect and support them throughout their career at Serco. We invite you to become part of our dynamic team. Serco is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying our workforce (Race/ Color/ Sex/ Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/ Religion/ National Origin/ Disability/ Vets).
To review Serco benefits please visit: https://www.serco.com/na/careers/benefits-of-choosing-serco .
If you require an accommodation with the application process please email: careers@serco-na.com or call the HR Service Desk at 800-628-6458, option 1. Please note, due to EEOC/OFCCP compliance, Serco is unable to accept resumes by email.
Serco does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies without being a contracted approved vendor. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Serco and will not be obligated to pay a placement or contract fee. If you are interested in becoming an approved vendor at Serco, please email Agencies@serco-na.com .
COVID-19 Regulations: Serco complies with all applicable COVID-19 requirements. This may require employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, provide attestations regarding vaccination status and/or COVID-19 testing, or satisfy other conditions of employment that Serco deems appropriate, and employees may be required to show proof of vaccination and/or negative COVID-19 test results as a condition of employment (except in limited circumstances where an employee is legally entitled to an accommodation).
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ID 53233
Recruiting Location : Location US-VA-Arlington
Category Business Systems/Analysis
Position Type Full-Time
Security Clearance TS/SCI
Telework Yes - May Consider Occasional/Part Time Teleworking for this position
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