Liaison Support Officer

Job Brief

Liaison Support;
Intelligence;
Event Planning

We are looking for Liaison Support Officers at all levels to join our intelligence program supporting a key government sponsor in Northern Virginia.

This posting is for multiple opportunities ranging in years of experience. All positions require possession of a current/active security clearance with Polygraph. Applicants will be evaluated and placed in a level from 2-5 based off their experience and customer feedback after multiple assessments.

• Provide support to all aspects of liaison visits, to include all logistical planning and coordination to support these visits.
• Follow the sponsor office’s guidance/direction as it applies to planning and coordinating visits or events.
• Submit requests for building access, catering, transportation, museum tours, photos, gifts, lodging, and special events.
• Act as a point of contact for the sponsor office’s senior management when generic liaison visit questions arise.
• Be knowledgeable of cultural sensitivities and preferences for the country portfolio, eventually becoming a subject matter expert on the culture(s) in the portfolio.
• Coordinate meetings to include time, day, and reserving the necessary conference rooms.
• Populate data within liaison-tracking databases or tools, maintain calendars, and maintain historical records.
• Provide expert concierge service by having event-planning experience and current knowledge of the popular dining, unique experiences, and events occurring in the Washington, DC area.
• Support the development and provide continuous updates for standardizing procedures/templates for liaison engagements, to include developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) documents.
• Anticipate the needs of the sponsor office according to the preferences of the liaison guests.
• Respond to and adeptly handle an immediate event crisis with positive results or a favorable outcome.
• Handle all aspects of event planning from start to finish.
• Propose and provide creative solutions to issues or impediments as they arise.
• Comply with ad-hoc requirements issued by the sponsor office during liaison events.

• Level 2
  • Three (3) years of relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree
  • Active Security Clearance with Polygraph
• Level 3
  • Seven (7) years of relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree
  • Active Security Clearance with Polygraph
• Level 4
  • Twelve (12) years of relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree
  • Active Security Clearance with Polygraph
• Level 5
  • Twenty (20) years of relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree
  • Active Security Clearance with Polygraph

Five (5) years of additional relevant experience may be substituted for a college degree.

• Prior event planning experience

Position requires active Security Clearance with appropriate Polygraph.

Competitive

• Healthcare Coverage + Insurance:
  Medical:
  Three (3) rich healthcare options through Care First with 100% or majority company-paid premiums. Tax-advantaged health savings account available with generous employer contribution. Dental + Vision: 100% employer-paid for employees and family with buy-up option available.
• Retirement + Savings: 401K - 10% TOTAL CONTRIBUTION - 5% safe harbor - 5% annual profit share. Immediate vested, no match required!
• Paid Time Off + More: 4 weeks starting PTO - 11 federal holidays + 2 floating holidays - Paid hours for company-required training.
• Career Growth + Development:
  Access to FREE 24/7 learning via Udemy - Opportunities to participate in tech councils, industry initiatives, etc.
  
  - $7,500 annual Educational & Professional Development Assistance.
• MORE BENEFITS...FOR EVERY LIFESTYLE! - Paid parental leave - Adoption assistance - Annual swag drops - Flexible work schedules - Generous referral bonus program - Employee appreciation + family-friendly corporate events ...and much more.