Meeting and Events Planner

The Opportunity:

To achieve an organization’s mission, leaders need strong team members who can plan and execute events,  create processes, communicate requirements, and develop innovative meeting planning solutions throughout the execution of the mission. Whether exploring vendors, securing event locations, providing scheduling and logistics support, recommending a solution, or flexing to support an emerging requirement, our clients need a consultant who can help manage operations while also executing both internal and external events within in a timely manner. That is why we need you, an experienced Meeting and Events Planner who can support the coordination and logistics for numerous meetings and events, communicate with internal and external stakeholders, support personnel and administrative workflows, and provide high-quality support.

As part of our team, you'll serve as a strategic technical consultant to the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H), helping conceptualize, create, and execute advanced government-funded research and development programs to accelerate better health outcomes for everyone. Work with world-class scientists and engineers to support the development of high-impact solutions to society's most challenging health problems. Leverage technical expertise to provide strategic assessments of new technologies in support to senior ARPA-H decision-makers. Maintain responsibility for producing and presenting findings and recommendations to a team of colleagues and clients on the feasibility and potential impact of future research programs, assisting with the management of current programs, and facilitating commercialization of successfully developed technologies. 

You'll serve as a Meeting and Events Planner, helping clients to plan and execute events, stakeholder management strategies, establish new business processes, and complete research and analysis to determine viable solutions. You will be responsible for managing incoming requirements, facilitating engagements within and across the Agency, and is readily available to shift your focus to fulfill emerging client requests. Your attention to detail, flexibility, communication skills, understanding of the client's mission, and problem-solving will enable the mission's success.

What You’ll Work On:

• Plan both internal and external meetings to support the advancement of the ARPA-H mission

• Research event venues, locations, and vendors for numerous meetings and events

• Support administration and coordination of collaborative meetings

• Provide scheduling and logistics support for the executive team in relation to upcoming events

• Develop effective written communication across internal and external stakeholders

• Manage administrative workflows for personnel and the executive team

• Organize logistics, scheduling, and coordination for public events with multiple organizations

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• 3+ years of experience supporting executive teams with event coordination, event planning, and event execution

• Experience researching and negotiating venues and vendors for internal and external meetings

• Experience with providing administrative leadership support

• Experience with coordination and logistics for public events, such as conferences, announcements, or meetings

• Experience interacting and communicating with internal and external stakeholders

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Suitability/Fitness determination based on client requirements

• Bachelor's degree

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with event planning for the U.S. government

• Ability to multi-task and prioritize responsibilities

• Ability to manage multiple short- and long-term projects effectively

• Ability to pay strict attention to details and diligent adherence to deadlines and deliverables

• Possession of excellent oral and written communication skills

• Certified Meeting Planner (CMP) certification

Vetting

Applicants selected will be subject to a government investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements of the U.S. government client.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $60,400.00 to $137,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

As part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.

• If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you’ll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
• If this position is listed as onsite, you’ll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.

EEO Commitment

We’re an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that empowers our people to fearlessly drive change – no matter their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.