Federal Events Manager – Large-Scale, Multi-Location

Seneca Holdings; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Seneca Holdings seeks an experienced Event Manager to plan, coordinate, and execute chaplain-led events worldwide in support of Army BSRT/Strong Bonds. You will manage venues, lodging, meals, travel, and curriculum, while ensuring compliance with Army regs and FAR/JTR rules.

Must hold DOD Secret Clearance within six months and maintain it, with CGMP or CMP certification as preferred; travel nationwide and internationally is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of event planning experience, including 3 years supporting senior-level (General Officer / SES / Corporate) events.
• Experience managing federal government events or equivalent.
• Proven background in large-scale, multi-location event logistics.
• Must have a DOD Secret Level Clearance within six months of contract start date, and maintain that clearance through the life of the contract.
• Certified Government Meeting Professional (CGMP), Certified Meeting Professional (CMP), or equivalent certification in event management/hospitality.

Responsibilities

• Manage full lifecycle of events listed on the Authorized Event List (AEL), ensuring timelines, standards, and cost controls.
• Secure and oversee meeting space, lodging, food, audiovisual support, childcare, transportation, curriculum, and training activities.
• Coordinate external presenters and ensure readiness for scheduled event delivery.
• Provide on-site administrative support including registration, room setup, training material distribution, name badges, attendance tracking, and certificates.
• Process event requests, attendee registrations, and travel requirements.
• Submit required deliverables including Monthly Execution Reports, Quarterly Close-Out Reports, Receipts of Services, and Invoices.
• Maintain event data, compliance documentation, and financial reconciliation.
• Liaise with Unit Ministry Teams (UMTs), event leaders, program administrators, and the COR.

Skills

Organization

Budgeting

Vendor Management

Communication

Travel Readiness

Security Compliance

Tools

CGMP

CMP

Job description

Seneca Holdings seeks an experienced Event Manager to plan, coordinate, and execute chaplain-led events worldwide in support of Army BSRT/Strong Bonds. You will manage venues, lodging, meals, travel, and curriculum, while ensuring compliance with Army regs and FAR/JTR rules.

Must hold DOD Secret Clearance within six months and maintain it, with CGMP or CMP certification as preferred; travel nationwide and internationally is required.