Event Coordinator

Role overview

This opportunity is with Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems, in collaboration with hackajob to identify qualified professionals for the position. The organization emphasizes innovation, ethical conduct, and delivering solutions that protect customers and support critical missions.

What you will do

As the Event Coordinator, you will own the full planning lifecycle for NCRC events and Cyber Table Tops (CTTs). The role involves assigning staff, coordinating physical assets, tracking capacity, preventing overuse of resources, and sharing timely updates and risk alerts with the government customer. Success in this position depends on sharp attention to detail, a forward-looking approach to risk, and the ability to produce clear status updates for leadership.

Environment and team

You will be part of a collaborative, cross-functional engineering setting that values independent thinking, accountability, and practical problem-solving. The company describes its workforce as customer-focused, globally connected, and committed to building safe and effective solutions.

Why this role may appeal to you

The employer highlights career ownership, decision-making freedom, and the chance to use your experience to help solve complex real-world problems. Flexible work arrangements, competitive compensation, and broad benefits are also emphasized as part of the overall workplace experience.

Required qualifications

• High school diploma or an equivalent credential.
• At least 2 years of experience in event coordination, project administration, or a closely related role, ideally in a government or contractor setting.
• Proven ability to manage several events and associated resources at the same time.

Preferred capabilities

• Strong organizational habits and a meticulous approach to work.
• Comfort with spreadsheets and basic data analysis.
• Clear written and spoken communication, including the ability to present to senior leaders and government stakeholders.
• Independent problem-solving skills and confidence in making decisions that reduce risk.
• Exposure to project management tools such as MS Project, Saviom, or SharePoint.
• Familiarity with reporting tools such as PowerBI or Tableau.
• Ability to succeed in a fully remote environment with self-discipline and dependable internet access.

Security and clearance

This position requires a government security clearance. Only U.S. citizens can be considered. The clearance level for the role is Secret.

Work arrangement and schedule

The position is described as part-time remote telework, with the employee expected to split time between remote work and work at a designated Lockheed Martin location. The weekly schedule will be finalized during hiring. The role is assigned a non-standard 40-hour work week by the leader, and the company also notes that it supports alternate schedules, including condensed workweeks.

Additional information

Applying to this role may also place you in consideration for other opportunities where similar skills are needed. If your profile matches, you may be contacted for this opening or future ones. The posting states that the application window closes after 90 days, and candidates are encouraged to submit within 5 to 30 days from the posting date for the best chance of consideration.

The employer also notes that relocation may be possible. This role sits within the RMS business unit, is part of the Program Management career area, is full-time, and is designated as an experienced professional position on the first shift.

Equal opportunity statement

The company states that all qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.