Senior Defense Protocol Specialist

Booz Allen Hamilton; California; Vor Ort; USD 110.000 - 198.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a seasoned Defense Mission Protocol Professional to support high-level DoD events and ceremonies for General and Flag officer level commands. You will research directives, analyze policies, and coordinate dignitary functions ensuring impeccable protocol and regulatory compliance.

You will apply extensive knowledge of military etiquette, write naval correspondence, and produce After-Action Reports to drive continuous improvements.

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years of experience as a Protocol Officer at the General/Flag Officer level.
• Knowledge of Marine Corps structure and general officer functions.
• Knowledge of protocol courtesies and etiquette for distinguished visitors.
• Knowledge of local community organizations and events planning.
• Knowledge of Official Representation Funds (ORF) and Non-Appropriated Funds (NAF).
• Ability to work fast-paced while supporting multiple military events.
• Ability to draft naval correspondence and After-Action Reports (AARs).
• Bachelor's degree and Secret clearance.

Aufgaben

• Research orders, directives, and policies guiding military protocols.
• Provide planning support for ceremonies, social functions, and receptions.
• Coordinate recommendations and ensure appropriateness of all event elements.
• Advise on policy and improve future events via AARs and critiques.
• Work with DoD clients to deliver effective protocol analysis and coordination.

Kenntnisse

Protocol expertise

Security clearance

Military protocol knowledge

Effective communication

Multi-event planning

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Databases

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Jobbeschreibung

The Opportunity:

As a defense mission professional, you ask questions others don’t. You understand the nuances of complex situations. You use your skills to think bigger and push further, solving complex problems. We’re looking for an expert like you to create solutions for missions that keep our nation safe.

Job Number: R0247572

Defense Mission Protocol Professional

The Opportunity:

As a defense mission professional, you ask questions others don’t. You understand the nuances of complex situations. You use your skills to think bigger and push further, solving complex problems. We’re looking for an expert like you to create solutions for missions that keep our nation safe.

As a Protocol Specialist, you’ll bring your comprehensive knowledge of protocol, courtesies, and etiquette to work on projects for a General and Flag officer level military command. You’ll research and analyze orders, directives, and policy guiding military protocols to provide advice and planning support, and coordinate recommendations ceremonies, social functions, and receptions held in honor of visiting dignitaries to ensure appropriateness of all elements of planned functions and preclude embarrassment to the command. You’ll be a trusted advisor to our clients, and we’ll look to you to identify, analyze, and evaluate complex systems, policies, and processes to achieve the protocol outcome within regulatory guidelines.

You’ll guide the work we do for our Department of Defense (DoD) client and the solutions we deliver for our military client as it relates to effective protocol analysis, planning, and coordination. You served your country in uniform, now continue your mission with us. Further your career with us as you help solve complex design, integration, and analytical problems for Defense Protocol.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• 5+ years of experience working as a Protocol Officer at the General and Flag Officer level
• Knowledge of the Marine Corps organizational structure and functions of a general officer at the Major Subordinate Command level or higher
• Knowledge of protocol courtesies and etiquette elements for distinguished visitors such as military, civilians, U.S., and foreign visitors, including government officials, high ranking military officers, community leaders and elected officials, and corporate leaders and directives and parameters under which subordinate, adjacent, and higher organizations must operate
• Knowledge of local community organizations and activities or special events to plan, coordinate, budget, execute, and evaluate involvement in local activities
• Knowledge of software applications such as databases, word processing, and spreadsheets, and integrating different software applications into a single product to perform non-routine functions and advise others on methods and procedures
• Knowledge of Official Representation Funds (ORF) and Non-Appropriated Funds (NAF)
• Ability to work at a fast pace while supporting multiple military events at once and work complex assignments and unique and dynamic situations that require application of critical thinking and problem-solving to develop good courses of action to solve problems
• Ability to write and verbally communicate at the level expected for a general officer command, including review, correct, originate, or prepare draft or final material in proper naval correspondence format, prepare comprehensive After-Action Reports (AARs) and critiques following major visits, ceremonies, and social functions, analyze outcomes to identify systemic improvements for future events, and work with higher Headquarters and Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) when needed to obtain ORF or manage NAF for official events
• Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree
  
  
  

Nice If You Have:

• Experience training all members of a team to perform the duties of every other member of the team
• Knowledge of different administrative processes and procedures utilized by the major departments of a Flag-level command
• Knowledge of military and civilian rank and grade structures and related protocol or precedence information
• Knowledge of Marine Corps and Joint Travel Regulations (JTR) and Defense Travel System (DTS)
  
  
  

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Secret clearance is required.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $86,900.00 to $198,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

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 interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Work Model

Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

• Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
• Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.
• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.
  
  
  

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.