Senior Protocol Officer: Global Visits & Diplomatic Events

ENS Solutions, LLC; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision (Platinum)

401k from Day 1

PTO + 11 holidays

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Professional Development Support

Workers’ Compensation

Relocation Assistance

Job summary

ENS Solutions, LLC in Arlington, Virginia seeks a Senior Protocol Officer to lead all aspects of official protocol, ceremonies, and diplomatic etiquette for NGA. The role demands autonomy and expert planning of high-level visits and events involving senior leadership and foreign dignitaries.

You will coordinate itineraries, secure transport, lodging, and entertainment; oversee ceremonies, liaise with embassies, manage gift programs, and help develop protocol policies and staff training.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required or 15+ years of direct protocol experience.
• Formal training in protocol or event management is preferred.
• 10+ years in a protocol-focused role within government, military, or international settings.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary advisor to senior leadership on protocol matters (precedence, etiquette, forms of address).
• Plan, coordinate, and execute high-visibility visits and official events with security, lodging, transport, and entertainment.
• Direct ceremonies and conferences, including venue, seating, scripts, and sequence of events.
• Liaise with foreign embassies, government agencies, and military counterparts for visits and events.
• Manage official gift program and procurement for foreign/domestic counterparts.
• Develop and maintain protocol policies; train staff and leadership in consistent application.
• Oversee crisis management from a protocol perspective and adapt plans quickly.
• Manage protocol office budget and supervise junior staff, interns, or volunteers.

Skills

Event planning

Diplomatic protocol

Leadership

Advisory role

Foreign liaison

Logistics coordination

Budget management

Crisis management

Staff supervision

Education

Master's degree in related field

15+ years protocol experience

Job description

ENS Solutions, LLC in Arlington, Virginia seeks a Senior Protocol Officer to lead all aspects of official protocol, ceremonies, and diplomatic etiquette for NGA. The role demands autonomy and expert planning of high-level visits and events involving senior leadership and foreign dignitaries.

You will coordinate itineraries, secure transport, lodging, and entertainment; oversee ceremonies, liaise with embassies, manage gift programs, and help develop protocol policies and staff training.