Lead Protocol Specialist

Lead Protocol Specialist

Department: Department of Defense

Location(s): Fort Belvoir, Virginia

Salary Range: $142488 - $185234 Per Year

Job Summary: See below for important information regarding this job.

Major Duties:

• 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.

Qualifications: To qualify for a Lead Protocol Specialist your resume and supporting documentation must support: 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. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

How to Apply: To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account. You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application. Resumes up to a total of two pages will be accepted. Your resume must not exceed two (2) pages. If your resume exceeds the two-page limit, you will be removed from consideration for this announcement. You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://www.usajobs.gov, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To preview the questionnaire, please go to https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12853659.

Application Deadline: 2025-12-28