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Government Conference Program Associate
Defense Strategies Institute, Jersey City, NJ
If you are an energetic, ambitious and intellectually-curious person with an interest in working in one of the following specialties – Defense, National Security, Project Management, Marketing or Political Science – and are looking to work at an impactful small business from the ground up, you may be just who we are looking to add to our team. All qualified candidates are welcomed to apply!
About Us:
Defense Strategies Institute (DSI) was created in 2012 to form a non-partisan, relevant, sustainable, and ethical organization operating primarily within the Department of Defense and Federal Government sectors. Our Founding Partners created DSI with the vision of using their expertise in political/military affairs, government relations and military operations to help advance mission critical success through annual conferences, necessary industry dialogue and ‘on the pulse’ debates amongst the respective US National Security offices and defense industries while at the same time helping to support those that deserve it most: our wounded warriors and veterans.
DSI’s events are some of the most respected in the industry and will allow you the opportunity to work with senior decision makers at the Department of Defense and Department of Homeland Security. Come work for a company that is growing by leaps and bounds and is helping to forge the future of US National Security.
About the Role – Defense and Government Conference Program Associate:
As a Program Associate, you will conduct research on several topics areas within the U.S. defense and intelligence sectors; you will be looking for industry trends, acquisition priorities, and opportunities for business growth. Following the research phase, the successful candidate will then work with a world class team to develop an agenda for a two day conference around their findings. Speakers and topics will derive from senior level Military, Defense and Government Leaders. The targeted audience is primarily the private sector who are interested in or currently do business with the government, as well as active members of the defense, intelligence and government sector.
The culmination of the work of a conference program associate will result in a high caliber industry meeting over two days, primarily in the Washington DC area that is facilitated and managed by the program associate with the support of DSI Senior leadership.
Responsibilities:
- Establishing and maintaining ongoing relationships with key professionals and senior industry executives within the Defense, Intelligence and Homeland Security Industries.
- Recruiting, researching, sourcing and confirming highly credible defense and homeland security leaders as speakers and panelists.
- Writing copy and effectively communicating research findings to the marketing team.
- Conducting telephone, internet and in-person research in assigned areas to understand industry and market situations.
- Conducting research of competitive events that may provide the basis for current and future meetings.
- Traveling primarily to Washington, DC to attend and run DSI conferences, including providing opening introduction, speaker assistance and logistics support.
- Working with and supporting a cross-functional team on an ongoing basis to ensure successful marketing, sponsorship and financial performance of conferences.
Desired Skills & Experience:
- Ability to plan for, and work toward, deadlines as well as handling multiple projects simultaneously with a strong emphasis on meeting milestones and conference dates.
- Understanding of the Defense, Intelligence and Homeland Security Industries a plus.
- Public speaking experience, as well as verbal and written communications skills.
- Business experience a plus, including sales, marketing, and/or project management.
- Bachelor’s Degree required.
For more information, feel free to visit our website to learn more: http://dsigroup.org/
DSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.‘
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Benefit Conditions:
- Only full-time employees eligible
COVID-19 Precaution(s):
- Personal protective equipment provided or required
- Temperature screenings
- Social distancing guidelines in place
- Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place
Work Location:
Work Remotely
This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:
- Dependable — more reliable than spontaneous
- People-oriented — enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
- Adaptable/flexible — enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
- Detail-oriented — would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture
- Achievement-oriented — enjoys taking on challenges, even if they might fail
- Interested in working in-person with a dynamic and fun team
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 – $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
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