Support scheduling and planning for the SPP Annual Workshop
Attend the workshop to provide support and maintain contacts
Draft and submit the SPP Annual Workshop Request Memorandum
Conduct market research and cost analysis for workshop locations
Compile and submit the Market Research Logistical Report
Update reports promptly in response to changes
Create and submit workshop presentation materials
Benefits
Opportunity for professional development
Engagement with high-level government personnel
Potential for travel to various workshop locations
Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment
Full Job Description
Opportunity Details
Full-Time Sr Operational Planner
Arlington, VA
Responsibilities
Support the scheduling, planning, and content development of the SPP Annual Workshop in compliance to the current DoD Conference Guidance and the current Chief National Guard Bureau Instructions, National Guard Conference
Assistance Visits (SAVs)
Attend the SPP Annual Workshop to provide support, present briefings, maintain situational awareness, and establish and maintain contacts with SPPDs and other State personnel.
Provide the Draft SPP Annual Workshop Request Memorandum in Microsoft Word.
Submit the Memorandum to the designated Government representative 190 Calendar Days prior to the workshop.
Outline the plan for the workshop and the proposed choice and rationale for the meeting site, in the Draft SPP Annual Workshop Request Memorandum
Conduct market research and cost analysis for possible locations for the SPP Annual Workshop.
Compile the market research data and make venue recommendations via the Market Research Logistical Report in Microsoft Word, including, at a minimum, the following information:
Attendee travel per diem rates
Miscellaneous costs
Lodging availability
Meeting space availability and estimated costs
Audio-visual availability and estimated costs
Availability of attendee meal options
Availability of local Government security support
Transportation options
Banquet/break options
Total estimated event cost.
Submit the Market Research Logistical Report to the designated Government representative for approval by September 15th each year.
Update the Market Research Logistical Report within one business day of change in the event a place and/or date listed in Technical Exhibit III changes due to a Government-mandated change
Utilize the information provided in the Market Research Logistical Report to create the Draft SPP Annual Workshop Staff Packet and follow the procedures after the Market Research Logistical Report has been endorsed and the event location has been determined.
Provide the Draft SPP Legislation, Authorities, and Implementing Instructions-Workshop Plenary Session Update Slides and the Draft SPP Professional Development Workshop Breakout Updates Slides on Microsoft PowerPoint.
Submit the Workshop Plenary Slides to the designated Government representative for approval 30 Calendar Days prior to SPP Annual Workshop.
May be required to travel to the location of the Workshop to present the briefings to the workshop participants
Qualifications
Active Secret Clearance
5 Years of experience in a similar role
Experience with the Nation Guard Bureau
Applicants selected may be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
