Federal Conference & Events Manager

BETAH Associates, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

BETAH Associates, Inc. seeks an experienced events professional to coordinate pre-meeting, on-site, and post-meeting planning for conferences, meetings, and exhibits.

The role will manage budgets, vendor coordination, speaker arrangements, and exhibit design, working primarily on-site at a federal agency in downtown Washington, DC. You will need strong organizational skills, effective communication, and the ability to manage multiple tasks under pressure, with eligibility for required security

Qualifications

• Ability to manage multiple tasks
• Self-starter who can work independently
• Team-oriented and collaborative
• Proficient in Windows/MS Office (Word, Excel)
• Experience in budgeting for events
• Knowledge of government contracting and Federal Travel Regulations
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Professional demeanor under pressure

Responsibilities

• Manages all logistical requirements for meetings, conferences, and trade show exhibits, including budget development.
• Verifies and approves vendor invoices.
• Monitors vendor price justifications and accounts payable/receivable for compliance with regulations.
• Recruits and confirms speakers and consultants for client programs.
• Assists in design/selection of exhibit booths; designs layouts and arranges support services.
• Coordinates booth setup/teardown, drayage, AV and equipment, promos, staffing.
• Supports efficient execution of conference management tasks.
• Assists Treasury Dining Room operations, including catering collaboration.
• Manages a broad range of events for government and private organizations.

Skills

multitask effectively

self-starter

team player

MS Office (Word/Excel)

budget management

government contracting

strong communication

detail oriented

poise under pressure

Education

BS or CMP

Job description

BETAH Associates, Inc. seeks an experienced events professional to coordinate pre-meeting, on-site, and post-meeting planning for conferences, meetings, and exhibits.

The role will manage budgets, vendor coordination, speaker arrangements, and exhibit design, working primarily on-site at a federal agency in downtown Washington, DC. You will need strong organizational skills, effective communication, and the ability to manage multiple tasks under pressure, with eligibility for required security