Strategic Tradeshow Coordinator

The Opportunity:

This role encompasses support to Joint or Service Headquarters with planning, organizing, and executing international trade shows and events that support the defense exports and international cooperation objectives. This role requires a highly skilled professional with a strong background in event management, strategic planning, and international defense operations. The coordinator will work closely with Joint or Service Headquarters stakeholders, foreign partners, and external vendors to ensure seamless execution of events that align with the Department of Defense's mission to strengthen defense partnerships.

As a Strategic Tradeshow Coordinator, you will develop and implement strategic plans for international trade shows and exhibitions that showcase U.S. defense capabilities and foster international defense cooperation. You will coordinate all aspects of event planning, including venue selection, vendor management, travel arrangements, and on-site operations. You will ensure compliance with international regulations, customs, and cultural considerations for each event location. To bring best value, you will work closely with Joint or Service headquarters leadership, program offices, and other stakeholders to align event goals with defense export and cooperation objectives. You will build and maintain relationships with foreign partners, external vendors, industry partners, and local authorities to ensure successful event execution. You will serve as the primary point of contact for all event-related communications and inquiries.

As an organizational advisor of all aspects of event planning, you will identify potential risks and develop contingency plans to address challenges during event planning and execution, resolve issues promptly and effectively to ensure smooth operations and positive outcomes, provide detailed post-event reports, including attendee feedback and performance metrics, and use data-driven insights to refine strategies for future events and support Joint or Service Headquarters mission objectives.

Join us. The world can't wait.

You Have:

• 8+ years of experience in event planning, tradeshow coordination, or international defense operations, including overseas and international events

• Experience in event management software and tools

• Knowledge of Service Headquarters-level organizations, roles, and missions, and international regulations, customs, and practices

• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing circumstances

• Secret clearance

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Event Management, or International Relations

Nice If You Have:

• Experience working in a government or defense-related organization

• Possession of strong organizational and project management skills

• Possession of excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Top Secret clearance

• Master's degree

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Secret clearance is required.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen's benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Identity Statement

As part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.

• If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you'll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
• If this position is listed as onsite, you'll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.