Senior Events Manager (Geospatial)

TL;DR

Senior Events Manager (Geospatial): Leading event and tradeshow planning for the US Government business unit with an accent on brand awareness, client engagement, and impact measurement. Focus on managing marquee defense and intelligence events, coordinating cross-functional teams, and driving strategic marketing objectives within a highly regulated environment.

Location: Must be based in Herndon, VA or the US (U.S. Person status required)

Salary: $83,000 - $139,000 annually

Company

hirify.global is a spatial intelligence company helping decision-makers navigate complex environments and shape the future through innovative geospatial solutions.

What you will do

• Execute and evaluate event strategy to drive brand awareness and demand across US federal and civil government sectors.
• Lead end-to-end planning for marquee defense and intelligence events, including venue selection, vendor management, and agenda development.
• Assemble and motivate cross-functional teams to ensure flawless on-site execution and client engagement.
• Manage event budgets, invoice processing, and reporting on campaign results and ROI using Salesforce.
• Collaborate with marketing leadership to align event activities with broader sales plans and corporate strategy.
• Maintain event calendars and project timelines while troubleshooting last-minute challenges.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience managing trade shows or conferences.
• Must be a U.S. Person (citizen, permanent resident, Asylee, or Refugee) due to export control/ITAR regulations.
• Proven experience managing events within a highly regulated environment.
• Strong project management and negotiation skills.
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.

Nice to have

• Experience with industry partners such as USGIF, AFCEA, INSA, or Potomac Officers Club.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive total rewards package including 401(k) with company match.
• Mental health resources and wellness support.
• Unique perks including student loan repayment assistance, adoption reimbursement, and pet insurance.
• Incentive-eligible role based on contribution and company performance.
• Inclusive workplace committed to equal opportunity and diversity.