Lead Events Specialist

BryceTech; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 65,000; Full time

Job summary

BryceTech is seeking an Event Specialist to coordinate and manage events for the AFWERX program. The role involves oversight of a small team, event planning, and ensuring alignment with strategic goals. Candidates should possess strong organizational skills and a bachelor's degree in a relevant field. A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Benefits

Comprehensive health plan

Dental and vision coverage

Company-paid life & disability insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Educational reimbursement program

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in event planning or coordination.
• 2-3 years in a leadership role managing teams.
• Military or government experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage high-profile, large-scale events.
• Develop and manage event timelines, budgets, and logistics.
• Ensure events adhere to organizational guidelines and protocols.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Critical Thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in event management

Bachelor's degree in business administration

Bachelor's degree in hospitality management

Bachelor's degree in marketing

Bachelor's degree in communications

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Event planning tools

Virtual platforms

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Company Description

BryceTech is a trusted leader in complex technology domains, delivering data-driven solutions in aerospace, biosecurity, and defense. We specialize in systems engineering, advanced analytics, and R&D program and strategic advisory support. Our clients – including NASA, DoD, HHS, DHS, and other civil and national security agencies – rely on us to drive mission success and accelerate innovation.

Company Description

BryceTech is a trusted leader in complex technology domains, delivering data-driven solutions in aerospace, biosecurity, and defense. We specialize in systems engineering, advanced analytics, and R&D program and strategic advisory support. Our clients – including NASA, DoD, HHS, DHS, and other civil and national security agencies – rely on us to drive mission success and accelerate innovation.

BryceTech has been recognized in theWashington TechnologyFast 50 ranking of top high-growth small businesses for four consecutive years and received a GovCon Contractor of the Year Award in 2023, underscoring our strong growth, competitive positioning, and excellence in federal contracting. With a proven track record of winning sought after contracts, scaling high-performance teams, and executing on critical government missions, BryceTech presents a compelling opportunity for strategic partnerships in the GovCon space.

Job Description

BryceTech is looking for an Event Specialist to join our team and help AFWERX program in coordinating and managing events. The selected candidate will work directly with the Air Force Program Management Office (PMO). The candidate must be detail-oriented and have strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide oversight for a small team.
• Coordinate and manage a variety of high-profile, large-scale events with multiple stakeholders, being involved in multiple aspects from planning to post-event analysis.
• Collaborate with internal communication teams and leadership to align event planning with strategic goals.
• Develop and manage event timelines, budgets, and logistics to ensure seamless execute.
• Identify and secure venues, catering services, vendors, and more to meet budget and quality expectations.
• Ensure events are consistent with organizational goals and communications strategies.
• Collaborate with staff and external partners for successful operations.
• Ensure the events adhere to organizational guidelines, security requirements, and government protocols.
• Identify risks and mitigation strategies to ensure success of events.
• Maintain detailed records of event planning, contracts, and performance metrics.
• Gather and analyze feedback from attendees and stakeholders to assess the event’s performance and identify areas are of improvement.
• Participate in internal discussions to provide tactical knowledge to better inform strategic planning.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in event management, business administration, hospitality management, marketing or communications or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in event planning or coordination, with at least 2-3 years in a leadership role managing teams.
• Military or government experience is preferred.
• Preferred experience with virtual or hybrid events.
• Strong experience in managing complex events, coordinating with cross-organizational teams, and managing tasks in high-pressure situations.
• Familiar with full event lifecycle and can provide prost-event analyses and recommendations.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to think critically and make decisions in a dynamic, fast-paced work environment.
• Strong understanding of budget management and cost optimization.
• Proficiency in event planning tools, virtual platforms, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with preferred experience in AP style writing.
• Ability to travel as required.
  
  

Additional Information

Secret Clearance Required.

This position is subject to contract award.

BryceTech offers a full range of benefits, including competitive salary, a comprehensive health plan including dental and vision coverage, company-paid life & disability insurance policies, 401(k) plan with company match, and an educational reimbursement program.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

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