Description du poste
National Defense University (NDU) supports the joint warfighter by providing rigorous Joint Professional Military Education to members of the U.S. Armed Forces and select others in order to develop leaders who have the ability to operate and creatively think in an unpredictable and complex world. This job announcement uses the USA Hire Assessment to evaluate applicants. For more information, visit USA Hire Assessment
PRINCIPALES MISSIONS :
Serves as the Protocol Officer and principal advisor on National Defense University (NDU) conferences for the President, NDU. Serves as the expert authority on conferences hosted or attended by the NDU and it’s six colleges.
Independently conceptualizes, plans, coordinates, and executes high level (DoW, Government Industry and other) military and civilian, foreign and domestic visits/functions, ceremonies, conferences, and special events hosted by the senior NDU leader.
Executes the Protocol program as well as an expert knowledge and understanding of national and international rules, procedures, and forums prescribing traditional and diplomatic customs, courtesies, and etiquette.
Analyzes complex protocol requirements and develops event plans addressing invitations, precedence, seating, flags, honors, security, cultural considerations, logistics, gifts, and contingency requirements.
Coordinates with the Joint Staff, Department of War, Department of State, White House, congressional offices, foreign embassies, senior military commands, private organizations, contractors, and university components.
Manages protocol-related resources, official representation support, gifts, records, vendors, services, and administrative requirements in accordance with applicable policies and controls.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUISES :
You must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized Experience is defined as: independent planning, coordinating, and executing high-visibility national or international protocol events, official visits, conferences, ceremonies, or engagements involving senior military, civilian, diplomatic, or foreign officials; interpreting and applying military, civilian, diplomatic, or international protocol requirements; advising senior leaders on protocol matters; coordinating requirements across government agencies and external organizations; and resolving complex issues involving precedence, honors, etiquette, cultural considerations, logistics, or official representation. Volunteer Experience: 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 to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.