Ceremonies/Events Support Analyst, MCoE G3

Yorktown Systems Group; Georgia; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A defense contractor is seeking a qualified Ceremonies/Events Support Analyst to assist the U.S. Army’s Maneuver Center of Excellence at Fort Benning, GA. This role involves planning and coordinating ceremonies and events, requiring strong communication and organizational skills, and familiarity with military protocol. Candidates must have a relevant degree or equivalent experience and an active Secret Clearance. The position offers full-time employment with possible travel requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience in planning and execution of ceremonies and events.
• Ability to work cooperatively with military and civilian workforce.
• Active Secret Clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with units on the installation in planning ceremonies.
• Conduct unit briefings on support requirements.
• Prepare and distribute planning documents for ceremonies.

Skills

Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite products

Strong communication skills

Working knowledge of military protocol

Education

Degree in Protocol, Military Studies, Communications, Marketing, or Diplomacy

Equivalent experience in planning high-visibility events

Job description

Ceremonies/Events Support Analyst, MCoE G3

Yorktown Systems Group is seeking a highly qualified Ceremonies/Events Support Analyst to support the U.S. Army’s Maneuver Center of Excellence (MCoE) G-3 mission at Fort Benning, GA. The G-3 organization encompasses multi‑functional services, with numerous locations across Fort Benning.

Summary of key functions:

• Planning and scheduling: Air Operations; Ceremonies and special events; Staff Inspection Program; Long Range Planning Calendar and the Digital Training Management System.
• Other Support: Strategic Analysis.

Specific duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Coordinate with units on the installation in planning and conducting ceremonies and Very Important Person (VIP) events IAW Army and local policies and regulations.
• Conduct unit briefings on support requirements and brief the Commanding General, Assistant Commandant, Chief of Staff, State and Federal Civilian officials and other VIPs, as designated by the Government, involved in ceremonies, conferences and other events, as designated by the COR.
• Prepare and, once approved by the Government, distribute memoranda of instruction and standard operating procedures for ceremonies to units involved.
• Facilitate scheduling the MCoE Band for all functions approved by the Government requiring the use of the Band, on and off the installation.
• Process all requests for bleachers, chairs, risers, flags, and requests for equipment, delivery and setup of the same for use in ceremonies, both on and off the installation.
• Facilitate scheduling daily, or less frequently, as approved by the Government, the following: academic and medical review boards, escorts, post details, investigations, inventories, special duty (with / without voucher), combined arms live fire exercise/hands‑on training exercise support, programs of instruction support, color guard/ceremony details and requests from the public affairs office.
• Prepare correspondence, reports, surveys, charts, graphs, and tables from rough draft into final form or intermediate draft.

Required Qualifications:

• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite products.
• Strong communication skills (oral and written), ability to work cooperatively with military / civilian workforce.
• Working knowledge / understanding of military protocol / chain of command.
• Degree in Protocol, Military Studies, Communications, Marketing, or Diplomacy (or equivalent experience), experience in planning and execution of high‑visibility events and knowledge and experience in military protocol (VIP / General Officer (GO) level).
• Former Senior NCO or Officer with similar experience as outlined in this announcement is preferred.

Clearance: Active Secret Clearance is required.

Travel: Some travel may be required.

Job Type: Full‑Time; Exemption Type: Exempt; Category: Contractors.

Yorktown Systems Group, Inc., and its wholly‑owned subsidiaries, are an Equal Opportunity Employer. No employee or applicant for employment is denied equal opportunity because of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, any other non‑merit‑based factor, or other characteristics protected by law. As part of the company's equal employment opportunity policy, Yorktown Systems Group, Inc., and its subsidiaries, will also take affirmative action as called for by applicable laws and Executive Orders to ensure that minority group individuals, females, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, other protected veterans, Armed Forces service medal veterans, and qualified disabled persons are introduced into our workforce and considered for promotional opportunities. The Unconventional, LLC. is a wholly‑owned subsidiary of Yorktown Systems Group Inc.