Senior Consultant, Outreach and Events

Guidehouse

. Support end-to-end planning of training sessions, directorate events, multi-day conferences, roundtables, and stakeholder engagements .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeMcLean • Virginia • United StatesSeniorWebsite

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 strategic communication and stakeholder engagement. Proficient in coordinating multi-day events and managing real-time logistics while ensuring alignment with client objectives and requirements.

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Event PlanningStrategic CommunicationLogistics CoordinationStakeholder EngagementMicrosoft Office Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Event LogisticsProject CoordinationContract ReviewA/V CoordinationBudget Management

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationProblem-SolvingCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft TeamsMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft SharePointMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Word

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree

Industry Keywords

Federal GovernmentProcurement ProcessesStakeholder MeetingsMilitary Family ProgramsQuality of Life Initiatives

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support end-to-end planning of training sessions, directorate events, multi-day conferences, roundtables, and stakeholder engagements
Work directly with government stakeholders to clarify event objectives, collect requirements, document needs, and align planning with program priorities
Liaise 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 so procurement can negotiate rates and secure contracts
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
Coordinate with venue teams, government representatives, program managers, and support staff
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 of event planning processes

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree
Three (3) or more years of professional work experience supporting logistics, event planning, project coordination, or outreach activities
Strong strategic communication experience, including preparing briefing materials, drafting emails, coordinating messaging, and supporting client-facing engagements
Demonstrated event planning experience, including coordination of multi-day events, stakeholder meetings, breakout sessions, and trainings
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 verbal and written communication skills
Confidence interacting directly with government clients and senior stakeholders
Ability to work independently on fast-paced, high-priority tasks while collaborating with internal teammates and external partners
Willingness to travel for onsite event support, often involving multi-day commitments
Proficiency with Microsoft Teams, Outlook, SharePoint, Excel, and Word
Experience supporting event logistics or planning for federal government clients, particularly DoW (nice to have)
Experience negotiating or coordinating with hotels, conference centers, or large event venues, including reviewing contracts, minimums, and setup requirements (nice to have)
Familiarity with A/V coordination, onsite technical troubleshooting, or production vendors (nice to have)
Understanding of federal procurement processes and policies, especially for government-sponsored events (nice to have)
Prior experience supporting outreach, communications, or stakeholder engagement efforts (nice to have)
Familiarity with military family programs, quality of life initiatives, or federal readiness/support offices (nice to have)

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