Indopacom - ALPHA - Event Coordinator Administrator - Journeyman

Position Location:

Hampton, VA - Joint Base Langley-Eustis (JBLE)

This position and the associated duties and responsibilities are contingent upon securing the necessary funding and formal contract award.

Makai is an NHO 8(a) that specializes in C5

ISR services, DoD systems integration, business analytics, and the modernization of wired and wireless government networks. Makai provides professional services and technical expertise in mobile/edge computing (deployable 5G), systems engineering, cybersecurity, data migration and storage, software development (Dev Sec Ops ), and process improvement.

Makai is seeking an Event Coordinator Administrator to support Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) Air Combat Command (ACC). This role will plan, manage, and execute high-visibility events, conferences and multinational engagements. The Event Coordinator Administrator will work across multiple agencies, countries, and partner organizations, handling venue research and selection, structured event evaluation (e.g. weighted ranking of venues), budgeting, logistical coordination, culture and protocol considerations, participant vetting and agenda management.

The ideal candidate combines strong event management skills, strategic thinking, cross-cultural awareness and experience working in joint or coalition environments.

• Research, evaluate and recommend event venue options for multi-agency,multi nationalor coalition engagements. Use structured analytic techniques (e.g., weighted ranking) to assess venues on criteria such as cost, location, security, partner-nation access, facility support,logistics and cultural suitability.
• Coordinate venue negotiation and contracting,monitor venue deliverables, ensure compliance with host-nation protocol, localnormsand partner-nation expectations
• Develop and manage event budgets, track expenditures, liaise with finance and contracting offices to ensure adherence to funding policies and documentation standards
• Plan, schedule and coordinate event logistics: travel and lodging for participants,vendorand service contracts (catering, audio/visual, IT support), transportation, security, registration, accommodation blocks, site layout,signage and event materials
• Work with team to vet and clear event participants (agencies, countries, partner organizations), manage registration and RSVP processes, develop andmaintainparticipant lists, ensure appropriate access credentials and protocols
• Develop event agendas in coordination with participating agencies and partner-nations; incorporate cultural briefings, partner-nation sensitivities, language support/interpretation as required, and ensure alignment with strategicobjectivesof PACAF/ACC
• Provide onsite event administration and support, serving as main point of contact during event execution, coordinate vendor set-up/tear-down,troubleshoot in real time, ensure high-quality delivery and attendee satisfaction
• Prepare post-event evaluations, collect feedback,analyze event effectiveness against objectives, produce after-action reports and lessons-learned briefings for senior leadership
• Maintain effective working relationships with internal stakeholders (program managers, planning staff), external vendors,government and partner-nation representatives, and ensure clear communication and coordination across all parties

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution

Required:

• 5-10 years of experience in event planning, coordination or program administration, preferably in a government, military, or multinational environment
• Demonstrated proficiency in budgeting, vendor management, event logistics, venue selection and contracting
• Strong organizational, analytical and communication skills (verbal and written) with ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities
• Experience coordinating with multiple stakeholderseincluding international participants, partner-nations, agencies and vendors
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and ability to learn new tools and systems for event collaboration

Preferred:

• Experience in a joint, coalition, or multinational environment (e.g. planning…