Please note: This role is contingent upon a contract award. While it is not an immediate opening, we are actively conducting interviews and extending offers in anticipation of the award.

Title: Event Planner

The Work

As an Event Planner supporting the Navy’s community-based initiatives, you will play a key role in coordinating, planning, and executing high-impact public engagement events across the country. You will collaborate closely with senior Navy leadership and communications staff to ensure seamless event logistics, strategic media engagement, and impactful community interactions.

Job Location: This is a remote role that supports events across the country. You'll need to be open to traveling within the U.S. and working flexible hours during event times—travel is expected to be around 20–25% each year.

This position requires that the job be performed in the United States. If you accept this position, note that ICF monitors employee work locations, blocks access from foreign locations/foreign IP addresses, and prohibits personal VPN connections.

What You Will Do:

Develop and manage event schedules and logistics in coordination with senior Navy leaders.

Support strategic planning and execution of Navy events and public engagement events involving senior executives.

Create and deliver comprehensive event materials, including trip books and briefing documents, for senior participants.

Facilitate on-site event execution, including introductions, coordination, and real-time communication.

Assist in the development of media engagement strategies.

Contribute to post-event reporting, including after-action summaries and recommendations for future improvements.

Support administrative, outreach, and logistical needs for requested Navy events.

Coordinate high-level engagements across civic, government, education, media, and public sectors.

Provide on-site support during engagements with community leaders, stakeholders, media, and others,

What You Will Bring With You:

Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, public relations, or a related field.

4 or more years of experience in event planning, communications, and public engagement.

What We Would Like You To Bring With You:

Experience supporting government or community outreach programs.

Professional event planning credentials, such as CGMP, CMP, or similar, are strongly preferred.
 

Professional skills

Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Experience working in fast-paced, high-visibility environments.

Professional demeanor and ability to interface with senior executives and public stakeholders.

Working at ICF

ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we’re not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.

We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEO policy.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

 

Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation, please email Candidateaccommodation@icf.com and we will be happy to assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.  

Read more about workplace discrimination rights or our benefit offerings which are included in the Transparency in (Benefits) Coverage Act. 

 

Candidate AI Usage Policy

At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is not permitted. This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process.  

However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodation that involves the use of AI. If such an accommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at candidateaccommodation@icf.com. We are dedicated to providing the necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.  

 

Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.

The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:

$50,353.00 - $94,160.00

Nationwide Remote Office (US99)