Strategic Outreach & Events Lead

Guidehouse; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Discretionary variable incentive bonus

Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

Mobility Stipend

Job summary

Guidehouse in Arlington, VA is seeking a Managing Consultant to lead a DoW outreach and training team, coordinating end-to-end events from planning to post-event reporting. You will engage government stakeholders, manage budgets, and oversee onsite logistics for high-visibility programs.

The role requires seven or more years of logistics/event planning experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to travel for multi-day onsite support. A Bachelor’s degree is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Seven or more years of professional experience in logistics, event planning, project coordination, or outreach.
• Experience leading projects and managing work plans.
• Experience leading a team of four or more staff.
• Strong strategic communication, including briefing materials and client-facing engagements.
• Event planning experience including multi-day events and trainings.
• Experience coordinating procurement for events and venue contracts.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple moving parts.
• Clear communication with government clients and senior stakeholders.
• Ability to travel for onsite event support.

Responsibilities

• Plan end-to-end training sessions, directorate events, conferences, roundtables, and stakeholder engagements.
• Engage with government stakeholders to clarify objectives and gather requirements.
• Coordinate with hotels, conference centers, and venues, including contracts and onsite logistics.
• Coordinate with Guidehouse procurement to secure rates and contracts.
• Oversee room layouts, registration, attendee tracking, scheduling, and run-of-show docs.
• Serve as onsite logistics lead and resolve issues in real time.
• Support outreach, communications, and distribution of materials.
• Conduct after-action reviews and capture lessons learned for process improvement.
• Manage, coach, and train team members supporting client delivery.
• Manage project scope, budget, and schedule for timely delivery.
• Maintain client relationships to ensure satisfaction and delivery excellence.

Skills

Event planning

Team leadership

Program coordination

Client engagement

Strategic communication

Stakeholder management

Travel readiness

Independent working

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Outlook

SharePoint

Excel

Word

Job description

Guidehouse in Arlington, VA is seeking a Managing Consultant to lead a DoW outreach and training team, coordinating end-to-end events from planning to post-event reporting. You will engage government stakeholders, manage budgets, and oversee onsite logistics for high-visibility programs.

The role requires seven or more years of logistics/event planning experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to travel for multi-day onsite support. A Bachelor’s degree is required.