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Wargaming Event Planner

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $24.00 - $36.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Professional development opportunities
Life insurance
Flexible spending account

Job Description

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) is a renowned company that specializes in delivering high-impact technical solutions to complex national security issues. With more than 50 years of expertise and a steady record of growth, SPA has built a reputation for continuous innovation and exemplary service to government customers both in the United States and internationally. The company prides itself on its highly collaborative, talented team that focuses on producing Results that Matter. At SPA, employees are offered unique opportunities, challenging work, and a clear devotion to the mission. Known for being objective, responsive, and trusted, SPA is a prime... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Candidates must be citizens of one of the NATO member countries
  • Bachelor’s degree required
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in event coordination or management
  • Prior experience managing operational or strategic level events
  • Experience working in multinational teams
  • Demonstrated stakeholder management
  • Proven understanding of event management including facilities, transportation, administrative, security, IT, and logistics
  • Experience coordinating events in Europe
  • Possession of NATO Secret Security Clearance or national equivalent
  • Proficiency in English language per STANAG 6001 standards
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and collaborative tools
  • Able to work fully onsite in Norfolk, VA
  • Experience with after-action reviews and documenting event management processes

Job Qualifications

  • Citizenship of one of the NATO member countries
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • 5+ years of professional event coordination and management experience at operational/strategic level
  • Experience managing events with at least 50 people
  • Experience in multinational teams
  • Stakeholder management skills
  • Understanding of all event management elements including facilities, transportation, administrative tasks, security, IT, and logistics
  • Familiarity coordinating events in Europe
  • NATO Secret Security Clearance or national equivalent
  • Proficiency in English as per STANAG 6001 (SLP 4444) standards
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Tool suite and collaborative software
  • Experience contributing to after-action reviews and writing event management annexes or related final report sections
  • Ability to work fully onsite based on client needs

Job Duties

  • Coordinate and manage all administrative, IT, security, facility, transportation, catering, and real-life support for wargame events
  • Serve as central point-of-contact for event management and liaise with stakeholders
  • Develop, maintain, and distribute all event-related documentation including invitations and contact lists
  • Ensure venue requirements are surveyed, booked, and configured including floor plans and contingency plans
  • Manage participant registration, access control, and security clearances
  • Oversee logistical arrangements including transportation, catering, social functions, and secure transport of materials
  • Document lessons learned from events and contribute to final wargame report annexes
  • Provide status updates and recommendations to Project Manager/Game Director
  • Support after-action reviews and refine event procedures

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

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