Event Manager

The Event Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and managing AAL events and special projects from concept through post-event follow-up. This role ensures events are strategically aligned, properly marketed, operationally coordinated, and executed in compliance with Army standards, OPSEC requirements, and Government approval processes.

This role serves as the end-to-end event planning lead, integrating campaign messaging, coordinating execution support, and ensuring events deliver measurable engagement outcomes aligned to AAL objectives.

Responsibilities

Event Planning and Lifecycle Management

• Plan and manage events and special projects from initial concept through execution and post-event assessment
• Define event objectives, target audiences, timelines, and success metrics in coordination with AAL stakeholders
• Develop integrated plans covering marketing, logistics, and stakeholder coordination

Event Marketing Integration

• Develop and execute event-specific marketing campaigns aligned with AAL's broader marketing strategy
• Coordinate messaging across pre-event, live event, and post-event phases
• Ensure consistent branding and communication across all event materials
• Work directly with:
  • Marketing & Promotions Manager
  • Content Development
  • Digital Presence

Stakeholder Coordination and Communication

• Coordinate with internal AAL teams and external stakeholders to align expectations, messaging, and deliverables
• Manage communication across all parties to ensure awareness of timelines, roles, and responsibilities
• Support Government leadership with event-related briefings and updates

Operational Planning and Administrative Coordination

• Manage event schedules, planning timelines, and approval workflows
• Coordinate logistics planning (venues, materials, schedules, support requirements)
• Track deliverables and ensure all planning milestones are met
• Ensure readiness for transition to Event Execution Support team

Compliance and Quality Oversight

• Ensure all event materials and activities comply with:
  • OPSEC requirements
  • Army communication policies
  • Government approval processes
• Conduct quality reviews of all event-related materials prior to release

Performance Monitoring and Post-Event Analysis

• Evaluate event effectiveness using defined success metrics
• Capture lessons learned and performance insights
• Provide recommendations to improve future event planning and execution

Performance Expectations (STD/AQL Alignment)

• Events aligned to AAL marketing strategy and objectives (Pass/Fail)
• Marketing campaigns executed across full event lifecycle (pre/during/post)
• All materials compliant with OPSEC and approval requirements
• Stakeholder coordination executed without breakdowns in communication
• Event deliverables completed on schedule and within defined timelines
• Post-event assessments completed with actionable insights
• This role is evaluated heavily on coordination quality and timeliness, not just output

Work Environment / Execution Context

• Primary place of performance is Austin, TX
• Current operations are being conducted remotely with COR approval; however, candidates must be prepared to work onsite at AAL offices in Austin, TX as mission requirements dictate
• Requires flexibility for event schedules, including surge periods and non-standard hours
• High interaction with Government stakeholders and external partners

Security / Compliance Requirements

• Adherence to OPSEC, PII, and Army communication policies
• Completion of required training (AT Level I, OPSEC, PII, IA as applicable)
• Ensure no unauthorized release of sensitive or pre-decisional information
• Maintain compliance across all event materials and communications
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• 5-8+ years of experience in event planning, program coordination, or communications
• Active Secret clearance.
• Experience managing multi-stakeholder events (government, industry, or innovation ecosystem preferred)
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Experience coordinating logistics, vendors, and schedules
• Familiarity with Government approval processes and compliance environments preferred
• Bachelor's degree in event management, communications, marketing, or related field

About Us

Diné Development Corporation (DDC) is a Navajo Nation owned family of companies that provides government agencies and commercial organizations with high-quality IT, professional, environmental, and research and development services. DDC is dedicated to empowering the Navajo Nation and communities we serve.

Benefits

Eligible full-time employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage, retirement savings with company match, paid time off, voluntary supplemental benefits, and access to an employee assistance program. The package also includes educational assistance, with tuition reimbursement.

EEO Statement

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or for inquiring about, discussing, or disclosing information about compensation, or any other basis prohibited by law. We participate in E-Verify.