Senior Protocol Lead – Global Visits & Ceremonies

ENS Solutions, LLC; Springfield, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Platinum-Level Medical/Dental/VIS

401k Contribution

PTO + 11 Paid Federal Holidays

Disability Insurance

Group Life Insurance

Tuition, Certification & Professional 

Relocation Assistance

Job summary

ENS Solutions, LLC, a service-disabled veteran-owned IT consulting firm, seeks a Senior Protocol Officer to lead all aspects of official protocol, ceremonies, and diplomatic etiquette for NGA. The role requires autonomy to plan high-profile visits, coordinate secure logistics, and advise senior leaders on cultural customs and precedence on a global stage.

The candidate will manage the protocol office budget, supervise staff, and collaborate with embassies and government partners while guiding

Qualifications

• Master's degree or 15+ years protocol experience required.
• 10+ years in protocol-focused role within diplomatic/military/government or international corporate environments.
• Experience advising senior officials (Flag Officers, Ambassadors, Cabinet-level officials, or C-suite).
• Proven ability to plan large-scale, high-visibility events.

Responsibilities

• Advise senior leadership on all protocol-related matters including order of precedence, flag etiquette, forms of address, and cultural customs.
• Plan and execute distinguished visitor engagements with detailed itineraries and secure logistics.
• Direct official ceremonies, conferences, and formal events from venue selection to scripts and sequence of events.
• Liaise with foreign embassies, government agencies, military counterparts, and external organizations.
• Manage the official gift program, including selection and procurement of gifts.
• Develop and maintain protocol policies and provide staff training.
• Oversee crisis management from a protocol perspective and budget/resources management.

Skills

Leadership

Event planning

Diplomacy

Strategic thinking

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Education

Master's degree

15+ years protocol experience

Job description

ENS Solutions, LLC, a service-disabled veteran-owned IT consulting firm, seeks a Senior Protocol Officer to lead all aspects of official protocol, ceremonies, and diplomatic etiquette for NGA. The role requires autonomy to plan high-profile visits, coordinate secure logistics, and advise senior leaders on cultural customs and precedence on a global stage.

The candidate will manage the protocol office budget, supervise staff, and collaborate with embassies and government partners while guiding