Protocol Specialist

SGP Recruiting provides both operations and strategic support to Tribal 8(a) and commercial organizations. Our client is an ISO certified international Information Technology consulting and Engineering Services company focused on supporting public and private sector customers as they tackle their most daunting Information Technology and business challenges.

They are seeking a Protocol Specialist o support an upcoming NATO ACT program in Norfolk, VA. This is a great opportunity to be part of an international company specializing in the provision of services in the area of information systems and technologies, outsourcing solutions, and application development services to government and non-government organizations.

Working Location: Onsite. Norfolk, VA.

Employment Type: 1099, B2B

Compensation: $40-68/hr USD

Language: High proficiency level in English language

Security Clearance: NATO Secret

DUTIES/ROLE:

• Acting as focal liaison point with Local Authorities.

• Developing and maintaining the VIP database.

• Planning, preparing, and executing all conferences, exercises, seminars, ceremonies, and VIP visits to HQ SACT.

• Personally meeting and escorting visitors and dignitaries (as required) on their arrival and accompanying them through various phases of their visits.

• Preparing and executing an effective and comprehensive DV program. Responsible for creating schedules of events, including briefing arrangements, luncheons, ship and base tours, accommodations, transportation, and all details.

• Providing advice and training on matters relating to the customs and regulations governing diplomatic formality, precedence, and etiquette.

• Supporting the execution of numerous National Day Flag Raising Ceremonies, including coordination of Marine Corps and Band support, guests of honor, gifts, and various other details.

• Maintaining alphabetical biography books of NATO officials and all DVs.

• Serve as SME on all matters regarding protocol planning software applications inside the Protocol Branch and for events in support of HQ SACT mission requirements.

Essential Qualifications/Experience:

• Experience in an international military or governmental agency protocol environment.

• Experience on major joint or international military staff that includes planning of high-level events such as: Conferences, Exercises, Seminars, Ceremonies and high-level visits (Preferably within NATO).

• Familiarity with NATO Protocol standards.

• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

• Experience in managing complex schedules.

• Experience in Management of electronic registration using Cvent.

• Experience in Management of protocol software i.e. SocialTables.

• Experience in Management of electronic seating plan drawing tools i.e. Autocad.

• Experience on Database managing tools (Microsoft Access).

• College degree or similar national academic qualification is required. 5 years of equivalent military or professional experience in a protocol or similar environment can be used as a substitute(s) for a university degree.

• External of NATO Protocol Course Certificate desired, NOT essential.

• Advanced knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, project management, and graphics software.

• Protocol Officer Course or equivalent formal training.

• Portfolio, Program and Project management (P3) course is desirable.

• Previous experience working with Flag/General Officers or equivalent is desirable.

• Foreign Language proficiency, particularly French is desirable.

• Attendance at the NATO Protocol Course, NATO School of Oberammergau is mandatory in the first six months. Tuition and travel shall be provided and therefore not included in the bid price.