Enterprise Events & Audio Visual Production Manager

General Dynamics Information Technology

Falls Church, VA

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$142,792–$172,500 Per Year

SKILLS

Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D), Acoustics, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Audioconferencing, Audiovisual, Biometrics, Broadcasting, Cloud Computing, Coaching, Communication Skills, Contingency Plans, Continuous Improvement, Contract Requirements, Control Systems, Crestron, Customer Support/Service, Defense Intelligence, Executive Assistant Skills , Extron, Government, Health Plan, IP (Internet Protocol), Identify Issues, Information Technology & Information Systems, Insurance, Intelligence Community, Leadership, Mentoring, Microsoft Product Family, Multimedia, Multiplatform/Cross-Platform, Network Switching, Operations Planning, People Management, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Production Management, Production Systems, Professional Services, Quality Assurance, Risk Analysis, Software Development, Space Operations, System Integration (SI), Systems Administration/Management, Systems Engineering, Team Lead/Manager, Technical Delivery, Technical Leadership, Technical Operations, Technical Support, Testing, Time Management, United States Citizen, Videoconferencing, Willing to Travel

LOCATION

Falls Church, VA

POSTED

1 day ago

Type of Requisition:
Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
None

Public Trust/Other Required:
None

Job Family:
IT Infrastructure and Operations

JobQualifications:

Skills:
Audiovisual Systems, People Management, Technical Production
Certifications:
None
Experience:
9 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required:
No

Job Description:

The Enterprise Events & Audio Visual Production Manager is a strategic, hands-on leader responsible for delivering high-impact corporate events, executive broadcasts, and large-scale hybrid experiences across the enterprise. This role operates in a high-visibility, fast-paced environment, ensuring seamless technical execution for events that reach employees, customers, and stakeholders across the organization. The manager oversees a specialized team of A/V professionals, driving excellence in system design, live event production, collaboration technologies, and executive-level support.

The ideal candidate combines deep A/V engineering expertise, exceptional leadership, and the ability to perform under pressure-ensuring every event, message, and moment lands with precision and professionalism.

How the Enterprise Events & Audio Visual Production Manager will make an impact:

Enterprise-Wide Event & Broadcast Delivery

Lead the end-to-end technical execution of enterprise-wide events, executive broadcasts, town halls, and large-scale hybrid experiences
Partner closely with Executive Communications, IT, and Event Production teams to ensure flawless integration of content, technology, and audience engagement
Direct technical operations during live events, making rapid, high-stakes decisions to resolve issues and maintain broadcast continuity
Oversee streaming, recording, switching, and routing across multiple platforms including Teams, Zoom, and high-end production environments

A/V Systems Engineering & Innovation

Architect, design, and maintain complex A/V systems that support executive broadcast studios, conference environments, hybrid workspaces, and corporate events
Implement IP-based A/V, control systems (Crestron, Extron), and multimedia technology to deliver cutting-edge experiences
Drive continuous improvement across platforms, workflows, and system integrations to keep pace with industry advancements

Team Leadership & Development

Manage, coach, and mentor a high-performing A/V engineering team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and excellence
Delegate tasks effectively, anticipate resource needs for major events, and ensure team readiness for rapid-response situations
Provide technical leadership and support growth pathways for emerging A/V talent

Executive Support & Stakeholder Management

Serve as a trusted technical advisor to executive leaders, delivering high-touch support with professionalism, discretion, and poise
Communicate complex technical information clearly and succinctly, ensuring executive stakeholders receive timely, solutions-focused updates
Maintain confidentiality when supporting sensitive discussions, briefings, and executive communications

Operational Excellence & Quality Assurance

Oversee daily maintenance and quality checks of A/V systems, conference rooms, studios, and event spaces to ensure operational readiness
Document engineering processes, event workflows, troubleshooting procedures, and system configurations
Identify operational risks, develop contingency plans, and ensure redundant systems are in place for mission-critical events

Education & Experience:

Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of relevant A/V or production experience; or 9+ years of experience in lieu of degree
5+ years managing A/V engineering or technical production teams in a high-visibility or enterprise environment

Technical Expertise

Proven experience designing and supporting complex A/V systems, including control systems (Crestron, Extron), IP-based A/V, and broadcast-grade technology
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and hybrid collaboration platforms
Strong understanding of acoustics, signal flow, networking, live event production, and multimedia integration.

Leadership & Behavioral Attributes

Calm under pressure-able to troubleshoot and lead during live, high-stakes moments
Rapid decision-making with the confidence to adjust platforms, routing, and workflows in real time
Executive presence, professionalism, and the ability to represent the team with credibility
Anticipatory mindset-predicting needs and proactively preparing redundancies before events occur
Clear, polished communication with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
High-touch customer service with a focus on exceptional executive support
Adaptability in fast-changing environments with shifting schedules and last-minute requirements

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE
At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.
• Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
• Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
• Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
• Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Explore an enterprise IT career at GDIT and you'll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your desire to drive operations forward.

The likely salary range for this position is $142,792 - $172,500. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40

Travel Required:
10-25%

Telecommuting Options:
Onsite

Work Location:
USA VA Falls Church

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT:
Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

Our Identity Verification Process:
As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.

About Our Work:
We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.

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About the Company

General Dynamics Information Technology

General Dynamics Information Technology solves our customers’ challenges through future-focused technology and services, ingenuity and deep mission-knowledge. Partnering with government, defense, the intelligence community, industry leaders and cutting-edge technology companies, we deliver solutions that make a difference – helping our customers to advance mission performance, transform operations and discover opportunities to build a better future.

Headquartered in Fairfax, Va., with major offices worldwide, General Dynamics IT and General Dynamics Mission Systems form the Information Systems and Technology (IS&T) business group of General Dynamics. IS&T and the Aerospace, Combat Systems and Marine Systems groups form General Dynamics Corp.

COMPANY SIZE

10,000 employees or more

INDUSTRY

Aerospace and Defense

WEBSITE

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