ResponsibilitiesPeratonisseekingan experienced, detail-oriented professional to coordinate andfacilitateexecutive engagement activities in support of cabinet-level and senior executive leader government customers. The Executive Protocol Coordinatoroperateswithin a high-visibility executive secretariat environment, overseeing the full lifecycle of senior-level engagements and events, from invitation through execution.
Reporting toprogram leadership, the coordinator manages the intake, tracking, coordination, facilitation, and execution of executive engagements, meetings, and travel. This includes ensuringtimelycoordination with government and contract customer security personnel for facility access, parking, and waiver approvals; as well as the coordination with cabinet-level government customer executive secretariat personnel for protocol requirements; across all engagement activities.
This role requires exceptional organizational skills, discretion, and the ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, high-tempo environment supporting senior government officials. The ideal candidate brings experience supporting cabinet-level or senior executive leaders, familiarity with interagency coordination, and a demonstrated commitment to professionalism and precision in all aspects of delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Review and assess incoming invitations for executive-level external engagements, preparing coordination activities across all applicable customer stakeholders.
- Coordinate with customer stakeholders to gather context and requirements necessary for the successful coordination, facilitation, and execution of each engagement.
- Support executive secretariat staff in developing comprehensive briefing materials and engagement books for proposed and approvedtraveland events.
- Partner with protocol staff to ensure seamless day-of execution for visits, including coordination with security personnel and other support elements.
- Assistgovernment and subject matter experts in planning, preparing, and executing executive foreign travel.
- Collaborate with the protocol government lead to develop and refine event concepts into polished, well-executed engagementsappropriate forcabinet-level principals.
- Deliver all work products and event support with accuracy and professionalism, free of planning or logistical errors.
- Performadditionaladministrative or protocol-related duties as directed by government staff.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications
- Active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance.
- Bachelor27s degree in National Security, International Relations, Foreign Affairs, Public Administration, Political Science, or a related field.
- Bachelor's and 12yrs of experience required.
- 10+ years of experience providing direct support to executive-level leadership.
- In-depth knowledge of the U.S. Intelligence Community and federal government operations.
- Exceptional writing, grammar, and proofreading skills with strong attention to detail.
- Excellent time management and organizational skills with ability to balance multiple high-priority tasks.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to perform confidently and professionally with grace under pressure with minimal supervision.
- Strong communications skills and the ability to conduct clear and concise briefings for senior executive leadership.
- Familiarity with Agency communication systems.
- Proven ability toidentifyand protect sensitive information while engaging with diverse stakeholders.
- Proficiencyin Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel.
- Willingness to undergoadditionalvetting and sign a non-disclosure agreement.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in a senior executive or senior civilian service position (e.g., SNIS, DISES, SES).
- Experience supporting senior executive or senior civilian service personnel (e.g., SNIS, DISES, SES).
- Experience working in an executive protection capacity for cabinet level government leadership (e.g.Directors27 Protective Staff, Diplomatic Security Service, U.S. Secret Service).
- Experience working in an executive secretariat or protocol environment.
Target Salary Range$135,000 - $216,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual27s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.
