NCSI: Technology Conference & Exhibit Services for the Federal Government, Department of Defense and Intelligence Community

NCSI

Events Manager (active TS SCI required)

The Event Manager will provide support and facilitate the overall planning, directing, implementing, and provide oversight for conferences, meetings, and community and ceremonial events for our government customer and at our corporate headquarters.

The Event Manager will work 2 days in Arlington, VA and 3 days at the NCSI headquarters in Columbia, MD. Additional work will be conducted at other US locations as necessary.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Work on-site at a US Government facility as a Government contractor
Support the development, planning, management and execution of community events, conferences, VIP visits and ceremonial events
Responsible for executing all phases of the multi-task life cycle for high-level events, visits and programs
Interface with key customer representatives to identify prospective events and timing
Create detailed event plan to ensure all aspects of events will be in place
Support promotion of event as needed to ensure audience awareness
Provide on-site event management to ensure program runs as planned
Use annual calendar to identify space, catering, and other needs to ensure these are reserved in advance
Identify, contact, and book all aspects of event, including space, audio/visual, speakers, clearance needs, food and beverage, parking, signage and more. Conduct pre-event walk-through with client as needed
Work with communication elements to develop concepts and publish promotion for events as needed
Manage on-site event from testing audio/visual to meeting and greeting speakers; anticipate and manage all needs on site to ensure a successful event
Ensure protocol requirements and details for event are in place and brief leaders and participants on proper protocol for event
Coordinate VIP visits (several per week- Flag officers/SCS Government Personnel and other Senior Government Officials)
Coordinate invitation of the VIP to the site, as well as the logistics (scheduling date/time, clearance passage, directions, reserving conference room, setting up refreshments, greeting VIP upon arrival)
Identify any protocol needs including list of VIP participants and ensure any special requests are solicited in advance
Create and execute a detailed schedule and provide on–site support for VIP visits as needed
Identify event issues and determine recommendations to support continuous improvement of process and practices for future events

Qualifications/Requirements:

Active Top Secret level, SCI is required
Three years of experience and familiarity of the Department of Defense protocol policies and procedures
Knowledgeable in complex events and project management and domestic and international protocol
One + years experience in project management directly related to high-level special events production and protocol support for government events. These events include large conferences, meetings, ceremonial and distinguished visits, cabinet level government officials, heads of state, ambassadors and foreign representatives at the ministerial level
Bachelor's degree
Must be highly organized and detail oriented
Team player attitude with the ability to work independently
Ability to function effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and to operate in a highly unstructured setting
Ability to travel domestically up to 25%
Strong communication skills and customer service skills, both verbal and written
Ability to lift 50lbs
US Citizenship is required

NCSI offers a competitive salary and a complete benefits package. Please submit resume along with cover letter and salary requirements to careers@ncsi.com.

NCSI is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

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Conference and Conventions Sales Manager
Our growing Federal Government Conference and Convention Division is seeking an outgoing individual who possess high energy and high self-esteem to sell booth spaces and sponsorships to corporate IT companies.
Key result areas include maintaining and growing our current client base, prospecting and developing new customers and selling strategic sponsorship and booth packages. Candidates will contact customers by phone and in person.
Exceeding individual and team sales goals as well as providing a high level of customer service is essential. Candidate will utilize database to record and track sales.
Qualified candidates will be self starters who possess a Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of three years in a successful sales position.
Experience should include entertaining clients and conducting outside sales calls with a proven track record in handling objections and closing sales.
This position requires a flexible schedule to travel and work at our events which will include some weekends (15% travel). Computer literacy is required. US Citizenship and a valid driver’s license is required.
NCSI offers a competitive base salary and commission structure along with excellent benefits. If you have a strong work ethic and love having fun please submit your resume along with a cover letter and salary requirements to careers@ncsi.com.