Events Manager - Arlington, Virginia,

Janes empowers military, government, and defense leaders to act with confidence in an increasingly complex world. Our trusted defense, security, and geopolitical information delivered through seamless digital platforms and system integrations turns overwhelming data into clear, actionable intelligence and insight. By filling critical information gaps, Janes helps customers analyze threats, accelerate decisions, and stay ahead of emerging challenges.

Job purpose:

Ready to make an impact? We’re looking for a creative, results‑driven Events Manager to lead our Americas events program and bring the Janes brand to life across the defense and intelligence communities. This is your chance to deliver high‑profile experiences that drive visibility, engagement, thought leadership, and growth.

As Events Manager, you’ll be a key member of our global marketing team, owning the strategy and execution of our Americas event portfolio. From managing major industry trade shows and Janes‑hosted events to sponsor ships, speaker opportunities, and virtual experiences, you’ll create moments that matter—connecting Janes with decision‑makers and influencers across the region.

• Lead Americas Event Strategy: Develop and execute a comprehensive event plan that elevates Janes profile in core markets, demonstrates our value, strengthens relationships with key accounts, and generates quality leads.
• Plan for Success: Drive planning sessions, briefings, and debriefs with internal stakeholders to ensure flawless execution and continuous improvement.
• Own Logistics: Manage all aspects of event logistics and on‑site execution for trade shows, conferences, Janes‑hosted events, and virtual experiences.
• Drive Impactful Campaigns: Create integrated pre‑ and post‑event marketing campaigns across multiple channels to maximize engagement and ROI.
• Showcase Our Brand: Deliver compelling brand experiences that consistently demonstrate how Janes solutions address challenges for customers and prospects.
• Collaborate with External Partners: Work with partners to highlight joint solutions and promote Janes resellers at key events.
• Report & Optimize: Provide regular performance insights to continuously improve experiences and ROI.
• Stay Ahead: Keep up with industry trends and best practices to ensure our events remain innovative and impactful.

• A strategic thinker with a hands‑on approach to event marketing.
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to juggle multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Proactive, organized, creative, and detail‑oriented with a passion for delivering exceptional experiences.
• Experience with marketing automation tools (Hub Spot or similar).
• Familiarity with the defense and security domain is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.

• Join a leader in global defense intelligence.
• Lead high‑profile events that shape conversations in the defense and intelligence space.
• Collaborate with a talented, passionate team in a fast‑paced, innovative environment.
• Enjoy opportunities for career growth and professional development.
• Benefit from a caring culture with generous paid time off, including vacation, flexible time off, a healthy half‑day, and time to volunteer.
• 20 days vacation.
• 9 days flexible time off.
• 12 paid holidays.
• Paid parental leave.
• Health insurance (medical, dental, and vision).
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match and immediate vesting.
• Company paid life and disability insurance.
• Healthy Half.
• Volunteering time.
• Weekly fresh fruit delivery.
• Learning & Development opportunities (Linked In Learning, Mentoring).

We believe Janes is truly a great place to work. Our values and leadership code drive everything we do, and we understand that the right behaviours and culture will always result in the best outcomes for our customers, our colleagues, our shareholders, and our business. We provide a supportive, stretching, and dynamic environment with the ability for you to grow rapidly, both personally and professionally.

Janes is an inclusive and equal opportunities employer and encourages applications regardless of age, race,…