Outreach and Events Managing Consultant

Guidehouse

. Lead a team in planning, coordinating, and executing high-visibility outreach and training events for a government client .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeMcLean • Virginia • United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in event planning and logistics management, with a strong focus on stakeholder engagement, strategic communication, and team leadership. Proven ability to manage project scope, budget, and schedules while ensuring client satisfaction and delivery excellence.

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Event PlanningTeam LeadershipStrategic CommunicationLogistics CoordinationProject Management

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Hard Skills

Event CoordinationProcurement ManagementBudget ManagementSchedulingIssue Resolution

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsClear CommunicationTeam ManagementCollaborationAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft TeamsOutlookSharePointExcelWord

Industry Keywords

Stakeholder EngagementGovernment ClientTraining SessionsMulti-Day ConferencesAfter-Action Reviews

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead a team in planning, coordinating, and executing high-visibility outreach and training events for a government client
Plan and execute training sessions, directorate events, multi-day conferences, roundtables, and stakeholder engagements
Work with government stakeholders to clarify event objectives, collect requirements, document needs, and align planning with program priorities
Coordinate with hotels, conference centers, and other venues to negotiate rates, secure meeting space, request A/V packages, review contracts, and coordinate onsite logistics
Coordinate with Guidehouse procurement to share client budgets, requirements, potential vendors, and event spaces for rate negotiation and contract execution
Oversee room layouts, signage, registration, attendee tracking, scheduling, run-of-show documentation, materials preparation, shipping, and coordination with government and contractor partners
Serve as onsite logistics lead for key events and manage real-time issue resolution
Assist with strategic communications to promote events, share updates, distribute materials, and coordinate messaging across directorates
Conduct after-action reviews, summarize lessons learned, track issues, compile feedback, and support continuous improvement
Manage, coach, mentor, and train team members supporting client delivery
Manage project scope, budget, and schedule for on-time, quality delivery
Manage and maintain client relationships to support client satisfaction and delivery excellence

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree
Seven (7) or more years of professional work experience supporting logistics, event planning, project coordination, or outreach activities
Experience leading projects, including establishing and managing work plans
Experience leading a team of four (4) or more staff
Strong strategic communication experience, including preparing briefing materials, drafting emails, coordinating messaging, and supporting client-facing engagements
Demonstrated event planning experience, including management and coordination of multi-day events, stakeholder meetings, breakout sessions, and trainings
Experience coordinating/managing procurement for events and event logistics, including coordinating cost estimates and contracts with venues, event vendors, and supply vendors
Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage many moving pieces, maintain trackers, coordinate schedules, and respond quickly to evolving client needs
Clear and effective communication skills, both verbal and written; confidence interacting directly with government clients and senior stakeholders
Ability to manage a team and work independently on fast-paced, high-priority tasks, while collaborating effectively with internal teammates and external partners
Willingness to travel for onsite event support, often for multi-day commitments
Proficiency with Microsoft Teams, Outlook, SharePoint, Excel, and Word

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Basic Life & Supplemental Life
Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Student Loan PayDown
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
Skills Development & Certifications
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
Mobility Stipend
Flexible benefits package
Travel support for onsite event support