Job description
Overview
DecisionPoint seeks an Event Manager to plan, coordinate, and execute high-visibility events in support of a large federal and DoD-aligned mission environment. This role manages end-to-end event logistics, develops comprehensive event books, prepares participant biographies, coordinates venue and media details, and ensures seamless operational execution across virtual, in-person, and hybrid formats.
The Event Manager will collaborate with communications, outreach, and technical teams to ensure events effectively support mission goals, stakeholder engagement, and strategic messaging.
This position is fully remote.
Duties & Responsibilities
The Event Manager will:
Lead planning and logistics for events, workshops, summits, training sessions, live broadcasts, and stakeholder engagements.
Develop detailed event books including run-of-show scripts, biographies, talking points, venue details, media requirements, and support materials.
Coordinate participant and speaker logistics including scheduling, briefing packets, travel arrangements, and communications.
Manage venue coordination, room layouts, audiovisual requirements, and event support needs.
Oversee registration lists, check-in processes, and attendee communications.
Maintain event timelines, task trackers, and logistics plans to ensure smooth execution.
Collaborate with communications and media teams to integrate branding and messaging into event materials.
Prepare post-event reports and insights that support continuous improvement.
Ensure all event processes adhere to federal accessibility and communications standards.
Support contingency planning and real-time issue resolution during events.
Qualifications
Clearance Requirement
Candidate must possess an active Secret clearance or higher.
Education (Required)
BA in Event Management, Communications, Hospitality, Marketing, or a related field.
Experience (Required)
Minimum 5 years of experience planning and managing events, conferences, or large-scale organizational engagements.
Demonstrated expertise coordinating logistics, communications, and event materials.
Experience producing briefing packets, event books, and speaker or participant biographies.
Technical Knowledge (Required)
Strong understanding of event logistics, audiovisual coordination, and run-of-show development.
Proficiency with event management software, scheduling tools, and communications platforms.
Ability to develop event materials that meet federal and accessibility standards.
Technical Knowledge (Preferred)
Experience supporting federal or DoD conferences or stakeholder events.
Familiarity with hybrid/virtual event platforms and multimedia coordination.
Skills
Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage deadlines and coordinate across diverse teams.
Detail-oriented approach to event materials and documentation.
Strong problem-solving skills and calm under pressure during live events.
Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
EEO and Affirmative Action Policy: DecisionPoint Corporation is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. It is the policy of DecisionPoint Corporation to provide equal employment opportunity in accordance with all applicable Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action laws, directives and regulations to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other protected status under Federal, State or Local laws.
Pay Transparency Policy: In accordance with Presidential Executive Order 13665, DecisionPoint Corporation will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
Authorization to Share Resume and Personal Information: By expressing your interest and submitting your resume for this position, you authorize DecisionPoint Corporation to share your resume, as well as personal information included on the resume, with its subsidiaries, affiliates and teaming partners for the purpose of considering you for this position and other available positions requiring comparable skills, education and experience. Should DecisionPoint Corporation. or its affiliates and teaming partners wish to initiate pre-employment discussions, you will be asked to complete an employment application and related employment documents.
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Who can apply
Eligible countries: United States. Accepted UTC offsets: UTC-10, UTC-9, UTC-8, UTC-7, UTC-6, UTC-5, UTC+14. Review the full description for employer-specific work authorization, residency and schedule requirements.