Events Manager

• CHAOS Industries is redefining modern defense with a multi-product portfolio that gives the ultimate advantage—domain dominance. The company's products are powered by Coherent Distributed Networks (CDN™), empowering warfighters, commercial air operators
• border protection teams to act faster, adapt rapidly
• stay ahead of evolving threats.
• CHAOS Industries was founded in 2022 and has raised a total of $1 billion in funding from leading investors, including 8VC, Accel
• Valor Equity Partners. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles, with offices in Washington, D.C., San Francisco, San Diego, Seattle
• London. For more information, please visit www.chaosinc.com .
• Role Overview:
• The CHAOS Marketing team is looking for a foundational team member to lead and scale the events function at a fast-growing defense tech company.
• This is a unique opportunity for someone who wil l own the planning and execution of conferences, industry events, VIP visits, customer demonstrations , and internal events .
• As a n Events Manager at CHAOS, you will operate with precision in secure environments, manage complex logistics around sensitive programs
• create exceptional experiences that reflect the caliber of innovation happening within the Marketing team, as well as within the broader CHAOS organization.
• This role is critical to shape how CHAOS implements its events strategy, which is tied to branding, marketing, business development, culture, and employee engagement

Responsibilities

• Events Management
• Serve as the primary events resource and point of contact (POC)
• Coordinate logistics for customer visits, including facility tours and field demonstrations, technical demonstrations, classified and unclassified briefings, and hospitality
• Coordinate planning and execution for external conferences, such as the annual Association of the US Army (AUSA) Conference or Dubai Air Show
• Support government customer engagements, media visits, and stakeholder meetings
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Partner with Growth Strategy to integrate events into Growth campaigns targeting revenue opportunities
• Coordinate with CHAOS Engineering teams to understand technical constraints and requirements for customer-facing events, and to design exhibits for conferences
• Partner with Mission Operations, Business Development, Operations, IT, Facilities, Security, company leadership, and other teams to ensure seamless experiences and execution
• Operational Excellence
• Establish and build relationships with preferred vendors , agencies, and partners ; help create streamlined processes and procedures
• Ensure vendor quotes are accurate and maintain detailed budgets for all events
• Travel onsite as needed for pack-out, load-in, production, day-of coordination, and load-out
• Minimum Requirements:
• 6+ years of experience in corporate event planning
• Strong project management skills and creative problem-solving orientation with the ability to execute in complex, fast-paced environments
• Deadline and detail-oriented with exceptional organizational abilities
• Ability to work well in teams and autonomously, taking ownership of projects from concept to completion
• Ability to visualize event space flow, guest experience, presenter experience, food presentation, appropriate sound levels, and overall atmosphere
• Strong ability to adapt and shift priorities quickly when needed
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and communication platforms like Slack
• Must be a U.S. citizen due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
• Work in-office in Washington, DC
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally ~10%
• Why CHAOS?
• Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision benefits 100% paid for by the company
• Additional benefits : 401k (+ 50% company match up to 6% of pay), FSA, HSA, life insurance, and more
• Our Perks: Free daily lunch, ‘No meeting Fridays’, unlimited PTO, casual dress code
• Compensation Components: Competitive base salaries, generous pre-IPO stock option grants, relocation assistance, and (coming soon!) annual bonuses
• Team Growth: 250 employees and counting across 5 global offices
• The stated compensation range reflects only the targeted base compensation range and excludes additional earnings such as bonus, equity
• benefits. If your compensation requirements fall outside of the range, we still encourage you to apply. The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations.
• Recruiting Agencies: CHAOS Industries does not accept unsolicited resumes or outreach. Unsolicited submissions will not be reviewed or compensated.
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