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USAJOBS · 4 weeks ago

Lead Protocol Specialist

Fort Belvoir, Virginia, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$142K/yr - $185K/yr

1+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking a Lead Protocol Specialist to serve as the primary protocol advisor within the DLA Director's Staff Group. The role involves directing the Agency-wide protocol program, managing special events, and ensuring compliance with DOD and DLA policies.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Serves as the primary protocol advisor and technical authority within the DLA Director's Staff Group (DCD) and as the team lead for the HQ DLA Protocol Special Events division (DCDP)

Directs and manages the Agency-wide protocol program, establishing and implementing policies for a wide range of events of direct interest to the Director, Command Senior Enlisted Leader, Vice Director, and Chief of Staff

Interprets and applies Department of Defense (DOD) and DLA policies and regulations to ensure the proper execution of protocol services, revising DLA protocol programs as needed

Provides guidance on event policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with Agency missions and the aims and objectives of the DLA Director

Directs the continuous review of programs to measure and evaluate program accomplishments, effectiveness, and compliance with Agency rules and regulations, prioritizing programs, program changes, and projects to meet the Agency's mission

Directs, implements, and provides oversight of Agency policies relating to the cost, location, and special requirements for all HQ Director Level conferences, training sessions, workshops, and other programs

Establishes and maintains contact with a wide range of stakeholders, including the DLA Director, Command Senior Enlisted Leader, Vice Director and so on

Develops and/or recommends methods, operational changes, or programs to command support functions to ensure funds are used in accordance with governing regulations

Qualification

Protocol principlesLiaison dutiesEvent planningLeadershipProblem solving

Required

Must be a U.S. citizen

Tour of Duty: Flexible

Security Requirements: Non-Critical Sensitive with Secret Access

Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal

Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt

Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service

Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized

Bargaining Unit Status: No

Selectees are required to have a REAL ID or other acceptable identification documents to access certain federal facilities

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in or related to this position

To qualify at the GS-14 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level or equivalent to other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector

Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-in-grade (General Schedule (GS) positions only), time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement

Creditable specialized experience includes evaluating and providing effective solutions to complex and highly sensitive protocol issues across diverse cultural, political, and ethnic boundaries, ensuring successful interactions with distinguished visitors

Conducting agency-wide studies, providing recommendations for applicable legislation, and developing and implementing new or enhanced approaches to address complex initiatives

Performing liaison duties, planning key protocol support functions, and proactively identifying and resolving potential issues related to visits, ceremonies, celebrations, and off-site events

Providing effectively guide, motivating, and leading personnel assigned to the team

Utilizing mastery of protocol principles, methods, practices, and techniques as demonstrated through formal instructional protocol training

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications