Scientific Engagement Specialist / Lead III

Job Description

Job Description

Scientific Engagement Specialist / Lead III

Type: Full Time

Location: Ballston, Virgina

Overtime Exempt: No

Reports To: ARMADA HQ

Security Clearance Required: Public Trust

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Duties & Responsibilities:

• The Scientific Engagement Specialist / Lead III shall assist the Government Lead with event planning and site evaluations in strict accordance with all applicable Department policies and procedures.
• The Scientific Engagement Specialist / Lead III will manage event logistics (vendors, travel, and quotes) and ensure all physical and IT/AV room configurations are fully tested and completed in advance.
• Manage day-of event execution, ensuring all materials, hospitality services, and room setups are completely finalized prior to guest arrival.
• Provide comprehensive support for executive events, managing VIP logistics, security access, and coordination with the Protocol Officer.
• Process all conference approval packages and attendance reports in accordance with official guidance and maintain historical event archives.
• The Scientific Engagement Specialist / Lead III shall maintain required on-site staffing, conduct daily check-ins, and meet all established response time metrics for communications and "pop-up" requests.
• Exclusively use approved government (.mil) networks and software for official business, ensuring zero data transfer to contractor or personal accounts.
• The Scientific Engagement Specialist / Lead III will strictly adhere to all Government-established timelines and maintain a fully accessible central event calendar for all tasks and milestones.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

• Ability to effectively plan, manage, and execute conferences and events.
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Thoroughly familiar and proficient with commercial software packages, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Minimum/General Experience:

• Demonstrated competence in all aspects of meeting/event planning.
• Highly desired that the Scientific Engagement Specialist III be a Certified Meeting Professional.

Minimum Education:

• A Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) designation or Certified Government Meeting Professional (CGMP) designation and have at least 5 years' experience in meeting planning (or similar experience).
• In lieu of the desired certificate, Scientific Engagement Specialist III must have at least 7 years' experience as a conference/event planner.

Disclaimer:

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of the contractor assigned to this position. Applying: If you feel you have the knowledge, skills and abilities for this position visit our careers page at

Special Notes: Relocation is not available for these jobs.

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Must be able to successfully pass a background check, and pre-employment drug testing. Job offers are contingent upon results of background check and drug testing.