Corporate Event Planner

The Corporate Event Planneris responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering high-quality corporate meetings, executive engagements, and enterprise events that support Leidos’ growth and missionobjectives.

Operating within the Marketing & Brand Experiencesorganization, this role serves as a key member of the Corporate Events team and provides end-to-endstrategic event planning across the enterprise. The Corporate Event Planner translates businessobjectivesinto professionally executedexperiencesthat strengthen executive engagement, stakeholder relationships, and organizational and brandalignment.

This is an execution-focused role with enterprise visibility and accountability for experience quality, brand consistency, and operational excellence. The Corporate Event Planneroperatesindependently in high-profile environments,frequentlysupporting senior executives and prioritystakeholders, and ensures each experience reflects the professionalism and strategic intent of the Leidos brand.

Success will be measured by the seamless execution of events, stakeholder satisfaction, adherence to budgets and policies,brand consistency,and the ability to manage multiple complex engagements simultaneously.

• Plan and execute corporate meetings, conferences, executive events, and special engagements across the U.S.
• Manage event venue site searches and oversee third-party vendor engagement, including RFP distribution and negotiations.
• Coordinate catering, audio-visual services, facility management, conference materials development, and onsite staffing.
• Provide comprehensive logistical support including attendee registration management, group travel coordination, and event technology services.
• Build and manage web-based event registration sites and communications (e.g., Cvent).
• Provide concierge-level event service to senior executives, including the CEO, Executive Leadership Team, and Board of Directors.
• Travel (up to 20%)asrequiredto support key meetings and events; occasional evening/weekend work may be necessary.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for event stakeholders,maintaininga customer-service mindset andhigh levelof care.
• Work closely with executives and enterprise leaders to ensure alignmentoneventobjectivesand execution details.
• Interact confidently with all levels of management in high-touch, protocol-sensitive environments.
• Ensure all events adhere to corporate policies and applicable Federal Government regulations.

• Manage budgeting, cost tracking, financial reconciliation, and supplier procurement processes.
• Track cost savings and ensure financial accountability across assigned events.
• Coordinate invoice processing and reconciliation activities.
• Maintain and organize event documentation andarchivedmaterials.

• Conduct post-event evaluations, including online surveys and hot-wash meetings.
• Track return on experience(ROE) and stakeholder feedback to inform improvements.
• Identify opportunities to enhance processes, efficiencies, and overall event experience quality.

• Bachelor’s degree with 4+ years of experience in meeting management, conference planning, event technology, or related field; or Master’sdegree with 2+ years of relevant experience.
  
  Additional years of experience will be considered in lieu of degree requirements.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple concurrent events in a fast-paced, professional environment.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality, detail-oriented results.
• Strong executive presence and experience supporting senior leadership.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Customer-service oriented with a high-touch, concierge-level service approach.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with event technology platforms such as Cvent; ability to create andmaintainregistration sites, surveys, and email communications.
• Collaborative teamplayercapable of navigating complex scenarios with…