Event Planner

Description

Leidos is seeking a detail-oriented Event Planner to be responsible for coordinating, planning, organizing, and execution of internal and external events (conferences, depositions, closed commission meetings, staff meetings, social events, etc.). Duties may include ensuring that all events run within scope, time, and meet customer requirements. The Event Planner will work in a pivotal role delivering seamless, high-impact events that support the agency's goals and elevate client satisfaction. Operating both independently and collaboratively within a dynamic, fast-paced environment, this role requires exceptional organizational skills, proactive communication, and a customer-first mindset. The event planner will serve as the primary liaison between internal teams and external clients, ensuring all logistical elements-from materials and equipment to staffing and venue coordination-are executed with precision and professionalism to ensure high customer satisfaction of event outcomes.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide proactive scheduling and presentation of planned events to customers and stakeholders.

• Coordinate with customers and vendors to ensure smooth event setup, delivery, and post-event activities.

• Generate regular reports and satisfaction surveys, demonstrating completion of litigation and deposition-related events.

• Document and communicate event readiness checklists and status reports prior to execution.

• Travel to support offsite FTC Events (local), conduct site visits when necessary and provide feedback to the planning team of the pros and cons of potential event sites.

• Works independently with customer to obtain information on desired event outcomes and leads to planning and delivery of all events activity that encompasses small and large-scale events.

• Work with FTC staff to determine event needs; participate in conference calls and/or face-to-face meetings as required, resulting in clearly communicated tasks and milestones for those involved.

• Provide assistance with setting up and starting virtual meetings using applications such as Microsoft Teams, Zoom, etc.

• Help coordinate internal marketing communications and promotional materials in collaboration with FTC communications staff.

• Maintain a centralized calendar of upcoming events, deadlines, and resource allocations for cross-team visibility.

Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma and 2-4 years of prior customer service experience.

• Bachelor's degree in Hospitality, Marketing, Communications, or related field and experience with event planning/management, preferred.

• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and time management abilities.

• Event planning experience for Federal Government customers is a plus.

• Must be able to obtain a Public Trust security clearance.

The Mission

The Digital Modernization Sector is focused on delivering performance-based IT services and repeatable solutions to include applying cloud-factory and aaS (as a Service) capabilities and integrating commercial products to provide a comprehensive digital engineering approach to IT transformation. Our team is solving the world's toughest security challenges for customers with "can't fail" missions. To explore and learn more, click here!

Come join our rapidly growing team and enjoy these benefits:

• Paid Time Off (PTO) accrued based on Leidos policy, up to 3 weeks a year.

• Eleven (11) paid holidays per year.

• Access to benefits on day one including medical and dental insurance, 401K, Life, AD&D, Voluntary Disability plans.

• Ongoing training to support your success.

• Tuition reimbursement based on Leidos policy.

• Discounted Leidos stock purchase and other Employee Discounts.

At Leidos, we don't want someone who "fits the mold"-we want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless, the over-caffeinated, the ones who ask, "what's next?" before the dust settles on "what's now."

If you're already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2... good. You'll fit right in.

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Securing Your Data

Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos' name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system - never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com.

If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.

Commitment to Non-Descrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.