Overview

LMI is seeking a skilled Junior Event Planner at a client location in the National Capital. Region . Successful Junior Event Planner will demonstrate competency in project execution, leadership critical thinking, relationship management, and business growth while upholding the highest standard of ethical behavior.

LMI is a consultancy dedicated to improving the business of government, drawing from deep expertise in advanced analytics, digital services, logistics, and management advisory services. Established as a private, not-for-profit organization in 1961, LMI is a trusted third party to federal civilian and defense agencies, free of commercial and political bias. We operate completely free of political and commercial bias, and we are entirely aligned with the goals of our clients. Our clients value our specialized services in logistics, intelligence, homeland security, health care, and energy and environment markets. We believe government can make a difference, and we seek talented, hardworking people who share that conviction. We offer a generous compensation package with excellent benefits that start the first day of employment. Business casual dress, flex time, and tuition reimbursement are a few of our many work-life benefits available to our employees.

Responsibilities

• Support a team of event planners responsible for organizing events and conferences for national and international visitors to a U.S. government office. 
• Organize meals, tours, programs, documents for distribution, audio-visual needs, transportation, translation services and accommodations as required. 
• Provide advice on, review, submit, and track requests for Official Representation Funds  (ORF) in support of DoD events involving international visitors. 
• Manage government gift locker for international visitors.
• Work in conjunction with a government contracting officer, government sponsors of events, and existing protocol offices to provide support. 
• Support other  team event planners in documenting best practices and practical guidance in an Event Planning guide for on-going use by the government office. 

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university field. Four (4) years of event planning experience in lieu of a bachelor’s degree may be considered.
• One (1) year event planning support experience to include:
  • Experience managing customer expectations and working directly with customers;
  • Outstanding customer service abilities combined with initiative, judgment, creativity, and flexibility.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft applications.
• Other preferred qualifications include two (2) years’ experience supporting events with a Federal Agency or multinational organization with the following:
  • Knowledge of options within the Pentagon for catering, photography and conference space 
  • Experience/knowledge of policies and procedures for submission of Official Representation Funds (ORF) requests.
  • Experience with entry and exit procedures, including proper documentation, for Pentagon guests
  • Understanding of International cultural considerations when developing a Washington based visitor program 
  • Foreign Distinguished Visitors Training at the Protocol School of Washington or equivalent.
• Applicants selected for this position will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. For this position, a current SECRET level security clearance is required, and a TOP SECRET clearance preferred, with a capability to obtain Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) Access.