Program Analyst / Event Planner

VTG is seeking a Mid Level Program Analyst/Event Planner to coordinate distinguished visitor events, ceremonies, and special commemorations for a government client. At least four (4) years of experience and a baccalaureate in the field of Hospitality or other related field, or at least six (6) years of experience and a baccalaureate degree in a field related to the tasking description for this government defined labor category. The primary purpose of this labor category is to provide customer service and logistics to events, observances and ceremony support at NAVSEA HQ and occasionally in the National Capitol Region. The position is expected to be onsite 5 days/week. Due to available seating, a hybrid or alternate worksite could change the requirement of 5 days a week at primary customer site, in the DC area.

The successful candidate will have the following skills:

• Strong knowledge of military protocol.
• Previous experience managing visits by senior military officials.
• Previous experience planning and executing formal military events.
• Ability to develop and execute event plans with coordination from multiple offices.
• Ability to develop and manage an event calendar to ensure continuity and prevent double booking.

Required Skills:

• A minimum of 3 years’ post education experience in an event planning role.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Hospitality or related field of study
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Preferred military experience.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must have active DOD Secret Clearance and ability to sustain one (or ability to obtain one)

Pay Range: VTG’s estimated starting pay range is $70,000 -$100,000 annually, which is a general guideline for the geographic location. When extending an offer, VTG also considers work experience, education, skill level, market considerations and may possibly include contractual requirements which may cause an offer to fall outside of this range.