Corporate Event Planner

Leidos Corporate Event Planners report to the Corporate Events Director and work closely with Leidos executives and stakeholders across the enterprise to plan... and execute business meetings and special events that support our growth and mission. The Corporate Event Planner provides support to the Board of Directors and Leidos Executive Leadership Team, as well as various leaders and teams across the enterprise. Primary Responsibilities • Manage event venue site searches and third-party vendor assisting with RFP distribution and negotiations • Web-based event invitation and registration site builds (e.g., Cvent) • Group travel coordination • Budgeting & cost savings tracking • Organizing/archiving meeting data/files • Catering and audio-visual coordination • Attendee registrations • Onsite staffing/facility management • Conference materials development • Invoice payment/reconciliation • Manage stakeholders with end user customer service mindset and high level of care • Post event support including tracking ROI via online survey/evaluation and hot-wash meetings • Supplier procurement and budgeting • May provide concierge-level event service to the CEO, Executive Leadership Team, and Board of Directors • Ensuring policies and procedure are followed and compliant with Federal Government regulations • Travel (up to 25%) when necessary to support key meetings and events • Evening/weekend work may be required Basic Qualifications • Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college with 2+ years of experience in the meeting management, conference planning, and/or event technology industry or Masters with prior relevant experience. using Cvent event solutions software • Team player with collaborative approach for managing complicated scenarios • Confident individual with the ability to interact with all levels of management • Detail oriented and organized • Ideal candidate will reside in the Washington, D.C. area upon start date and be able to work 3 days a week out of the company's global headquarters in Reston, Va.