Kforce has a client that is seeking a Protocol Specialist in Arlington, VA.
Responsibilities:
Protocol Specialist will provide correct protocol procedures and functions to applicable staff both civilian and military, professional organizations, government officials and foreign governments requesting to visit for official purposes
Coordinates and executes all protocol aspects of visits of high-ranking U.S. and foreign dignitaries and special ceremonies hosted by leadership
Coordinates directly with appropriate individuals to facilitate arrangements for site and facility selection, procurement of awards, press coverage, gift exchanges, appropriate menu selections, meetings, invitations, seating arrangements, etc.
Provide timely briefings to the senior leadership and work closely with their designated representatives to ensure requests are coordinated within the framework of the ceremony when feasible and proper
Oversee all protocol phases of planned visits/functions and coordinate protocol activities/actions requiring inter-operational action or consideration
As a Protocol Specialist, you will respond to requests for advice/assistance in all matters/activities relative to proper protocol procedures
Research data, develop briefings, prepare fact sheets, etc. as required
Coordinate across staff to develop material and arrangements for briefings, meetings and scheduled visits by dignitaries and staff officials
Establish and maintain a variety of official files and records in accordance with established policy and regulatory guidance
Maintain a protocol database to ensure it is kept current and updated
REQUIREMENTS:
Experience working with policies, protocols, and procedures with the Federal Government
Experience with coordinating and executing protocol aspects for high-ranking Government officials visits and specials ceremonies
Experience with coordinating site selection for events, procurement of awards, press coverage, gift exchanges, and event planning
Experience with preparing briefings to senior leadership, working closely with senior leadership staff to ensure the team is prepared for upcoming events
Experience with overseeing protocol phases of planned visits/functions
Experience with coordinating protocol activities and actions requiring inter-operational actions and/or considerations
Well organized individual with experience maintaining official files and records both manually and virtually in accordance with policy and regulatory guidelines
Experience with maintaining databases
Experience with researching data and preparing briefings and fact sheets
Ability and knowledge to respond to requests for advice/assistance in all matters/activities relative to proper protocol procedures
Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless
and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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