Protocol Assistant

Responsibilities

• Establish, implement, and maintain a proactive protocol program
• Work with high level military and civilian officials
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with groups interested in or affected by the protocol program or policies
• Apply analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to issues or studies concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of the program
• Understand and apply pertinent laws, regulations, policies, and precedents and local guidelines affecting the protocol program and related support resources
• Understand major issues, program goals and objectives, work processes, and administrative operations of the protocol program
• Communicate effectively with a variety of individuals and groups to explain the program, its objectives/policies, and obtain cooperation
• Adapt analytical techniques and evaluation criteria to measure and improve the protocol program
• Use written and oral communication principles, methods, and techniques to conduct and coordinate protocol activities for a variety of organizations
• Understand Air Force, major command, and military traditions related to protocol
• Experience working with Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access databases, and Microsoft SharePoint

Requirements

• Extensive knowledge of military traditions
• Knowledge and skill in applying analytical and evaluative methods and techniques
• Knowledge of pertinent laws, regulations, policies, and precedents and local guidelines
• Knowledge of major issues, program goals and objectives, work processes, and administrative operations
• Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of individuals and groups
• Experience working with Microsoft applications

Clearances Required

Secret