Event Planner, Customer Engagement Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

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At Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS), our customer's mission is our mission. As one of the three main business units of the world's leading aerospace company, BDS delivers several major categories of products, including autonomous systems, military aircraft, space and missile systems, and vertical lift platforms. Headquartered in Arlington, VA, BDS has significant operations in many states and several countries, including Boeing's Commercial and Government Satellite facility in El Segundo, CA.

BDS is seeking an Event Planner / Customer Engagement Specialist to join the Business Development (BD) Customer & Market Engagement team located in El Segundo, CA.

As a member of the BDS Customer & Market Engagement team, you will provide leadership and support in strategic event planning and marketing support to various BDS programs, both domestic and international. As the Customer Engagement Specialist you are focused on supporting customer events within the BDS business and across Boeing locations in Southern California, including but not limited to El Segundo and Huntington Beach.

Position Responsibilities:

• Support BDS customer meetings and events within the Southern California region.
• Planning, coordination, and execution of complex customer meetings and events including site visits, product launches, conferences, product demonstrations, site tours, and sponsored functions for U.S. Department of Defense and international customers, Boeing and industry partner executives, elected officials, community groups, local government representatives, and suppliers.
• Support BDS Space and Satellite launch events domestically (Kennedy Space Center) and internationally.
• Support BDS Space and Satellite trade shows domestically and internationally.
• Demonstrated leadership, event project management, marketing, communication, and teambuilding skills are key.
• Proficiency with event related technology including registration systems, event management systems, event apps, etc.
• Organizes and manages a multi-disciplined team (e.g., facilities, marketing/communications, graphics, security, transportation, etc.) to implement the plan.
• Continuously collect, integrate, and proactively disseminate information to all stakeholders to ensure adherence to the plan. Increased exposure to and support of senior executives to include briefings, sharing the plan, and developing executive event schedules.
• Based on customer requirements (e.g., budget, group size, format, site accessibility, aesthetics and A/V requirements, etc.) research and evaluate potential venues (including site inspections) and make recommendations on preferred venue or site to customer.
• Implements logistics for complex and/or highly visible visits/events in accordance with company policies and procedures, branding compliance, business courtesy guidelines and U.S. and foreign government rules and regulations.
• Applies extensive knowledge of customer's customs and cultures in all aspects of the visit/event, provides sound protocol advice and recommendations and takes action.
• Other essential skills and competencies are business knowledge, flexibility, attention to detail, decisiveness, forward thinking, and a positive approach to change and innovation.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously with minimal supervision, meet deadlines and event budget targets, and create and maintain effective working relationships and customer partnerships.
• Provides on-site management of resources for visit/event.
• Facilitates process improvements based on in-depth analysis of feedback.

This position allows telecommuting. The selected candidate will be required to perform most work onsite at El Segundo, CA.

The position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. A final U.S. Top Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 5 years of experience assembling and delivering key briefings both to senior leadership as well as through the organization
• 5 years of experience planning, organizing, facilitating and/or executing large scale meetings and events
• 5 years of experience with managing multiple projects concurrently
• Ability to travel occasionally domestically and internationally.
• Experience with geographically dispersed team.
• Willing and able to obtain a U.S Top Secret clearance.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 7 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Current and active U.S. Security Clearance.
• More than 5 years experience developing and maintaining relationships and partnerships with senior management, customers, stakeholders, peers and partners.
• Certified Meeting Professional, Certified Government Meeting Professional, or other event marketing industry certification.
• Experience developing and managing event related technology including registration systems, event management systems, event apps, etc.
• Experience with working with international customers.
• Experience with Contracts and Negotiations.

Typical Education/Experience:

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced education (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 6 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g. Master+4 years' related work experience, 6 years' related work experience, etc.).

Travel:

Position may require travel up to 25% of the time.

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Shift:

This position is for 1st shift. El Segundo site is on a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off.

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range:

Level 3:$90,000 - $110,000

Level 4:$112,500 - $137,500

Applications for this position will be accepted until Jun. 07, 2025

Export Control Requirements: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
Export Control Details: US based job, US Person required

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.