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Events Program & Planning Manager

Red Gate Group

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Mid Level Career (5+ yrs experience)
Management
Arlington, VA (On/Off-Site)

The Red Gate Group is seeking a highly organized and mission-driven Events Program & Planning Manager to support the Irregular Warfare Center (IWC) under the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA). This position plays a pivotal role in orchestrating complex, high-impact events that enhance irregular warfare education, strengthen global partnerships, and drive interagency collaboration.

As the Events Program & Planning Manager, you will lead the planning and execution of both domestic and international engagements—ranging from strategic seminars and workshops to executive-level roundtables—while overseeing a team of planners and ensuring each event aligns with IWC’s strategic vision. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in event operations, government protocol, and international coordination, who thrives in a dynamic and high-stakes environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Serve as the lead integrator for all IWC events, managing full event lifecycles across CONUS and OCONUS venues

Oversee and mentor a team of planners and interns; ensure event execution standards and training programs are consistent and scalable

Evaluate and improve current event planning practices; implement SOPs and conduct IPRs and AARs to drive continuous improvement

Manage travel logistics, vendor coordination, security requirements, and documentation for each event

Provide senior-level reporting to stakeholders on event progress, performance, and budget status

Represent IWC at events and maintain strong relationships with U.S. and international stakeholders, including defense partners, alumni, and diplomats

Support DSCA and IWC’s broader irregular warfare mission by delivering world-class engagements that elevate education and strategic influence

Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Event Management, International Relations, or related field

4–6 years of experience in managing large, multi-stakeholder events; at least 2 years supporting U.S. Government or DoD programs

Active Secret clearance

Demonstrated leadership in supervising teams and managing complex logistical requirements

Familiarity with DoD travel and financial systems

Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to interface effectively with senior officials and international partners

Willingness and ability to travel internationally as required
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The Red Gate Group empowers our clients to make impactful, sustainable change, and assists them in creating solutions for challenges confronting the Nation. Founded in 2006, Red Gate is a service disabled veteran owned small business (SDVOSB) which serves the federal government under a number of single- and multiple-award contracts. Red Gate cares deeply about our clients'​ larger missions and helping them achieve greater results than ever before. Focusing on each client’s technical needs, culture, values, and goals, we deliver extraordinary solutions by design. This promotes growth and tactical transformation across their lines of business. We step in with fresh eyes to closely examine challenges and opportunities, providing clarity for leadership. The expert support we provide adapts easily to changes in course. Red Gate’s collaborative guidance sets the path for sustainable success in the future.

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