Director of Protocol

Quick Facts

• Role: Director of Protocol

• Primary focus: Senior protocol expert and program manager for Air University leadership and echelons

Description

Serve as the Director of Protocol for Headquarters Air University, providing senior protocol expertise and program management for the AU Commander/President, Vice Commander, and all AU and tenant organizations. Plan, organize, and direct day-to-day and long-range protocol activities while ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements and meeting customer needs. Provide resource planning, programming, budgeting, and financial analysis support, and act as the primary liaison to the City of Montgomery for special events.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and direct Protocol Office activities in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements

• Serve as the principal advisor on protocol matters to the AU Commander and President

• Supervise personnel and oversee subordinate employees

• Develop and execute strategies integrating short- and long-range projects and actions across AU and base organizations

• Provide resource advisory support: planning, programming, budgeting, and financial analysis for AU

• Procure, distribute, and monitor Air Force segments of appropriated funds for AU

• Liaison with the City of Montgomery for special events involving the civilian community

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship required

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance

• Specialized experience: at least 1 year at GS-12 (or equivalent) in protocol management oversight and protocol advice/support for official and social functions across senior echelons

• Meet time-in-grade requirements for merit promotion applicants

• Male candidates must be registered for Selective Service (if applicable)

• Travel may be required on military or commercial aircraft

• Schedule disruption may occur, with possible overtime/compensatory time and weekend/evening work

Benefits

Comprehensive U.S. government benefits package (details depend on position type and eligibility).