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PROTOCOL SPECIALIST (CONFERENCE)
Joint Activities · Posted 32 days ago
On-site Miami, FL $113K – $147K Apply by Jun 18, 2026 Miscellaneous Administration And Program ENTJESFJESTJISTJ
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About the Position: Join us at the United States Southern Command. We provide direct support to a four-star unified Combatant Commander, but are compact enough that our staff also works with senior leadership representatives of our inter-service, inter-agency and (public and private) international partner organizations. Our contribution to furthering our country's relationships with South and Central American nations and peoples are substantial.
What You'll Do
- →Provide direction for the JEVB Conference Section, overseeing the planning, design, and execution of regional engagement programs and protocol activities for the USSOUTHCOM Commander and Command Group.
- →Manage complex logistics for Key Leader Engagements (KLEs) and conferences, including foreign itineraries, secure transportation, lodging, seating precedence, catering, and interpreting services.
- →Serve as a first-line supervisor for a team of four civilians, responsible for performance management, workload prioritization, hiring, training, and professional development.
- →Coordinate the Traditional Commander’s Activity (TCA) annual budget and oversee the Official Representation Funds (ORF), ensuring all expenditures comply with DoD and Army regulations.
- →Direct the development of Statements of Work (SOW) for mission requirements and serves as the Billing Official for the Government Purchase Card (GPC) program to secure essential services.
- →Act as a primary representative to high-ranking U.S. and foreign dignitaries (e.g., Ambassadors, Ministers of Defense) and briefs Command leadership on protocol arrangements and potential conflicts.
- →Provide expert consultation to Component Commanders and Special Staff regarding international protocol, diplomatic customs, courtesies, and host-nation responsibilities.
Requirements
- ✓Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify.
- ✓For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.
Personality Fit
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