Event Manager with Security Clearance

Position Summary Creek Technologies is seeking an experienced Event Manager to support the Center for Homeland Defense and Security (CHDS) Executive Education Program. This position is responsible for managing a portfolio of executive education programs from initial planning through on-site execution, financial reconciliation, and program closeout. The Event Manager serves as the primary coordinator for all logistical and operational aspects of assigned programs, ensuring successful delivery while maintaining exceptional customer service and compliance with organizational and federal requirements.

The ideal candidate is a highly organized, detail‑oriented professional with experience managing multiple complex events simultaneously. This individual will collaborate with CHDS leadership, government stakeholders, vendors, speakers, and participants to deliver executive education programs that strengthen homeland security, emergency management, and public safety leadership nationwide.

• Develop and maintain project schedules, planning timelines, and event documentation to ensure milestones and deliverables are completed on time.
• Coordinate with CHDS Program Leads to understand program objectives and operational requirements for successful program delivery.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned programs, coordinating with CHDS staff, government agencies, vendors, speakers, participants, and partner organizations.
• Research, evaluate, and coordinate venues, lodging, catering, audiovisual services, transportation, and other event support requirements.
• Support procurement activities by coordinating vendor agreements, purchasing documentation, and contract administration in accordance with Creek Technologies and CHDS policies.
• Develop, monitor, and reconcile program budgets, travel expenses, invoices, and financial documentation.
• Coordinate participant registration, travel arrangements, lodging, itineraries, accessibility accommodations, and event communications.
• Prepare, review, and distribute agendas, presentations, participant materials, signage, surveys, name badges, and other program documentation.
• Lead on-site event operations, including registration, venue setup, audiovisual coordination, schedule management, and issue resolution.
• Maintain accurate records within registration systems, event management platforms, databases, and shared documentation repositories.
• Support website updates, digital event content, reporting requirements, and continuous process improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure successful program execution and exceptional customer service.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Demonstrated experience managing multiple concurrent projects with competing priorities and deadlines.
• Experience coordinating venues, vendors, contracts, budgets, participant logistics, travel arrangements, and on-site event operations.
• Strong organizational, project management, and time management skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with senior government officials, executives, customers, and external partners.
• Ability to anticipate challenges, exercise sound judgment, solve problems independently, and work with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• Ability to quickly learn registration platforms, event management systems, content management systems, and collaboration tools.
• U.S. Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain any required background investigation, installation access, or security requirements.
• Ability and willingness to travel throughout the United States as required.

• Experience managing executive-level conferences, seminars, symposiums, or leadership development programs.
• Knowledge of federal travel regulations, government procurement processes, and expense reconciliation procedures.
• Experience using Word Press or other content management systems.
• Experience supporting senior government officials, elected officials, military leaders, or executive audiences.
• Project Management certification (CAPM, PMP, or equivalent) is preferred.

• Equivalent combinations of education, professional training, and directly related experience may be considered in lieu of a bachelor's degree.
• Professional certifications related to project management, event management, meeting planning, or hospitality management are desirable.

This position supports the Center for Homeland Defense and Security (CHDS) and may be based in one of the following locations:

• California:
  Salinas, San Jose, Oakland, Sacramento, Burbank, Los Angeles, Long Beach, Santa Ana, Irvine, Ontario, or San Diego
• Washington:
  Seattle
• Oregon:
  Portland
• Nevada:
  Las Vegas
• Arizona:
  Phoenix
• Utah:
  Salt Lake City
• Colorado:
  Denver
• Texas:
  Dallas, Fort Worth, or Houston

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