What are the responsibilities and job description for the Protocol Officer position at L.C. Wright, Inc.?
Responsibilities
MDA Protocol Technical Lead
Location: Ft Belvoir, VA.
Description: Position Description- The Technical Lead provides daily supervision and direction to support teams across multiple geographical regions, preparing and reviewing written material using Microsoft Office Suite. The Technical Lead is proficient in military customs and courtesies, receptions/receiving lines, flag displays, rendering of honors, seating arrangements, meal selection, sequence of events, escort duties, planning packages for events, event invitations, and event VIP lists. The Technical Lead is responsible for scheduling venues, conference rooms, and auditoriums for Agency events using computer-based systems. The Technical Lead receives and prioritizes customer requests, matches them against available, resources, and schedules, and notifies customers of requirements and availability. The Technical Lead schedules/participates in planning meetings, and provides input to protocol products including briefings, scripts, invitations, and other forms of written communications. The Technical Lead prepares and reviews written material using Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., diagrams of event venues, event scripts, invitations, announcements, flyers, seating charts, agendas, parking plans, and guest lists). The Technical Lead must demonstrate proficient communication skills including phone, office etiquette, and written skills.
Qualifications- The Technical Lead shall have 5 years of relevant protocol experience within DoD supporting General Officers/Flag Officers/Senior Executive Service (GO/FO/SES) and/or Garrison, Installation, Base level Commanders. No education substitution is authorized. The Technical Lead must have a BA/BS. No experience substitution is authorized.
- The Technical Lead shall possess superior technical writing skills, including the ability to produce creative original documentation.
- The Technical Lead shall possess effective time management skills, coordinating numerous simultaneous events.
- The Technical Lead shall have advanced Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint skills and be proficient in other aspects of MS Office.
- The Technical Lead must possess Secret clearance or have had one within the past 24 months.