Part-Time Event Planner | Surge Government Events Security Clearance

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• Job Title:
  
  Part‑Time Event Planner | Surge Support for Government Events
• Part‑time Event Planner (#26‑066) Job Code: 26‑066
• Location:
  
  Arlington, VA – Hybrid
• FT/PT Status:
  Part Time
• Required Clearance:
  Ability to Obtain a Secret Clearance
• Salary Range: $80k-$130k

The Conference & Event Services team at Strategic Analysis, Inc. is building a bench of talented, experienced event planners to support large‑scale government events across the country. We’re looking for professionals who thrive in fast‑paced environments and are open to part‑time, project‑based work as needs arise. This is an ideal opportunity for experienced planners seeking flexible, high‑impact projects. About the Role Assignments will vary based on the size and complexity of each event.

Many projects involve outdoor, multi‑day events held nationwide, with approximately two weeks of on‑site work covering setup, live event execution, and teardown. These are large public events - while not festivals, they share similar infrastructure and scale. This role is designed for professionals who thrive in a fast‑paced event environment. Expect long days, dynamic conditions and hands‑on work - from managing on‑site logistics to physical tasks like lifting and moving materials when needed.

If you take pride in delivering exceptional experiences, solving problems in real time, and being part of a team that makes things happen under pressure, you’ll find this work both challenging and deeply rewarding.

• Outdoor venues across the U.S.
• Complex setups including tents, staging, signage, registration areas, and exhibitor spaces
• Hundreds of registered attendees and potential for thousands of in‑person and remote public spectators
• Full‑scale production teams and tight timelines

• Vendor Management
• Registration Management
• Exhibit Coordination
• F&B/Catering Management
• Signage & Branding Execution
• Shipping & Logistics Coordination
• Production Management
• General On‑Site Support (Setup, Live Event, Teardown)

Planners will largely have the ability to work remotely but will be expected to attend planning meetings in person, work from the office when the client requests, and be on site during event execution. SA has work available at lower than full‑time levels with the opportunity for more work contingent on both performance of the planner and increased projects for our Conference & Event Services team.

• Become part of a highly experienced, collaborative team of event professionals
• Opportunities to work on exciting events in the R&D and government space
• Flexible, project‑based work
• Potential pathway to future or full‑time opportunities

• Minimum of 6 years of event planning experience
• Bachelor’s degree
• Demonstrated expertise in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams) and on‑line registration software
• Extreme organization skills, attention to detail, and ability to efficiently multi‑task
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Possession of excellent oral and written communication skills
• Flexibility and ability to function equally well in a support role or in a lead role when working with colleagues on projects
• Eligibility for or current possession of a U.S. government security clearance
• Willingness to travel
• Preferred but not required:
  Outdoor event experience
• Preferred but not required:
  Government event planning experience
• Preferred but not required: CMP (Certified Meeting Professional) and/or CGMP (Certified…