Dexis is a dynamic professional services firm dedicated to partnering with government and community leaders both in the U.S. and internationally to achieve critical social outcomes in a rapidly changing world.

At Dexis, you will experience a corporate culture of inclusiveness, respect, fairness, and trust. You will be given the means and mentorship needed to succeed, and your creativity will be rewarded.

About the Position

The Strategic Events Specialist supports the planning, coordination, and execution of the Agency’s strategic events portfolio. This role provides end-to-end event delivery—including concept development, project management, logistics, vendor coordination, run-of-show development, and on-site execution—for internal and external engagements that advance Agency priorities and stakeholder relationships. The Specialist ensures events align with Agency branding and messaging, comply with applicable policies and procedures, and are delivered on schedule and within approved budgets.

This job is onsite 5 days per week with no exceptions for telework.

Responsibilities

Plan and execute strategic events (in-person, virtual, and hybrid), including ceremonies, roundtables, panels, receptions, press events, stakeholder briefings, and conferences
Develop event plans, timelines, task trackers, and production schedules to ensure coordinated execution across internal teams and external partners.
Support event concept development by translating communication objectives into event formats, audience strategies, and program designs that achieve desired outcomes
Draft and manage event documentation, including run-of-show, agendas, invitation lists, RSVP tracking, talking points requests, briefing notes, and staffing plans.
Coordinate event logistics, including venue research and selection, room setups, A/V and staging needs, accessibility considerations, transportation, and guest flow.
Manage vendor and partner coordination (e.g., venues, caterers, A/V, printers, production teams), including requesting quotes, tracking deliverables, and monitoring deadlines and
Support budget planning and tracking for events, including maintaining cost estimates, reconciling invoices, and ensuring expenditures align with approvals and contract requirements.
Coordinate internal clearances and approvals for event materials and execution requirements, including invitations, programs, signage, speaker participation, and branded collateral.
Support speaker management, including outreach coordination, confirmation tracking, biography collection, headshots, and day - of speaker readiness and cueing.
Collaborate with communications colleagues to ensure events are integrated with broader communications plans, including media engagement, social content capture, and post-event amplification.
Support event-related content and production needs such as signage, printed materials, name badges, scripts, slide coordination, and event photography/videography requests.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, marketing, event management, hospitality, international affairs, or related field.
Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in event planning and execution, preferably supporting executive-level, government, or high-visibility stakeholder events.
Strong project management, organizational, and attention-to-detail skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple events and priorities in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with senior stakeholders, vendors, and cross-functional teams.
Proficiency with common event tools (e.g., RSVP management, virtual event platforms) and Microsoft Office.
The contractor shall be a U.S. Citizen and have the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance or higher.

Below is the pay range aligned with this position. When developing a range, Dexis evaluates compensation holistically, triangulating between external market research, our budget for the position, and internal equity to arrive at a figure that is fair and competitive. Offers within this range will be based on an individual candidate's qualification, relevant education and experience, skills, performance, and organizational needs.

Dexis pay range for this role:

$70,000—$110,000 USD

Benefits

Dexis offers benefits to support employees’ health, financial security, and well-being. The benefits outlined below are for full-time, US-based positions only. These benefits include:

Medical and prescription drug coverage: A choice of three UnitedHealthcare medical plans, with coverage options for employees and eligible dependents.
Dental insurance: Dental coverage for employees and eligible dependents, including preventive, basic, major, and orthodontic services, subject to plan limits.
Company-paid vision insurance: Vision coverage for employees and eligible dependents, with premiums paid in full by Dexis.
Employer-funded health reimbursement arrangement (HRA): Employees who enroll in the Silver HRA medical plan receive an employer-funded HRA to help pay eligible in-network deductible expenses.
Company-paid life and disability insurance: Basic life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, plus short-term and long-term disability coverage.
Optional supplemental insurance: Voluntary supplemental life and AD&D insurance options, including life insurance options for eligible dependents.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Company-paid access to confidential counseling and legal and financial support resources for employees and their families.
Health and wellness resources: Virtual care, behavioral health resources, and wellness programs available through the medical plan.
Benefits assistance: Personalized support with benefit enrollment, coverage questions, claims, and finding providers through the Employee Care Center.

Participation, coverage, and employee contributions are subject to applicable benefit plan terms and eligibility requirements.

Dexis is on a mission to help solve today’s most pressing global political, social, and economic challenges and create a world where all people are safe and prosperous. As a Dexis employee, you will be challenged, empowered, and mentored. Our motto is “find a way or make a way” — that’s how Dexis goes “all in.” How will you?

If you are passionate about this opportunity, apply now!

Only those applicants who meet the above criteria will be contacted for interview.

Dexis is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, pregnancy, disability, age, genetic information, military service, veteran status, ethnicity, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, childbirth and related medical conditions, including lactation, or any other protected class under applicable law.

Dexis pay range for this role: 70000 - 110000 USD

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Strategic Events Specialist - U.S. Government Agency

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