Senior Governance and Events Specialist - Executive Engagement Facilitator

About the role

The Senior Governance & Events – Executive Engagement Facilitator supports a cabinet-level government customer. The role operates within a high-visibility executive secretariat environment, overseeing the full lifecycle of senior-level engagements and events.

Responsibilities

• Review and assess incoming requests for executive-level external engagements, preparing weekly engagement packages for leadership review and decision.
• Cook up context and requirements for the successful execution of each engagement.
• Support executive secretariat staff in developing comprehensive briefing materials and engagement books for proposed and approved travel and events.
• Partner with protocol staff to ensure seamless day-of execution for visits, including coordination with security personnel and other support elements.
• Aid government and subject matter experts in planning, preparing, and executing executive foreign travel.
• Collaborate with the executive secretariat government lead to develop and refine event concepts into polished, well-executed engagements appropriate for cabinet-level principals.
• Deliver all work products and event support with accuracy and professionalism, free of planning or logistical errors.
• Perform additional administrative or protocol-related duties as directed by government staff.

Requirements

• Must have an active TS/SCI Polygraph up front.
• Bachelor's degree and 18+ years of experience, a Master's degree and 10+ years of experience, or no degree with 24+ years of experience.
• TS/SCI with Polygraph level clearance is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in National Security, Foreign Affairs, Public Administration, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience providing direct support to executive-level leadership.
• In-depth knowledge of the U.S. Intelligence Community and federal government operations.
• Exceptional writing, grammar, and proofreading skills with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills with ability to balance multiple high-priority tasks.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to perform confidently and professionally with grace under pressure with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated experience developing briefing or trip books for senior executives or cabinet-level officials.
• Familiarity with cable writing, classified databases, and executive communication.
• Experience using customer databases to monitor field traffic and communicate with field offices.
• Familiarity with Agency communication and travel coordination systems.
• Proven ability to identify and protect sensitive information while engaging with diverse stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel.
• Willingness to undergo additional vetting and sign a non-disclosure agreement.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting senior executive or senior civilian service personnel (e.g., SNIS, DISES, SES).
• Prior experience working in an executive secretariat.

Skills

• Exceptional organizational skills.
• Discretion.
• Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, high-tempo environment supporting senior government officials.

Benefits

At Leidos, we offer competitive benefits, including Paid Time Off, 11 paid Holidays, 401K with a 6% company match and immediate vesting, Flexible Schedules, Discounted Stock Purchase Plans, Technical Upskilling, Education and Training Support, Parental Paid Leave, and much more.

Pay

Pay Range $116,350.00 - $210,325.00

Schedule

Not specified