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PROTOCOL SPECIALIST - DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY

Air Force Materiel Command · Department of the Air Force

Miscellaneous Administration And Program

Salary
$92,841–$143,523/year
Grade
3
Work location
Telework eligible · Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio
Schedule
Full-time
Posted
Sep 16, 2026
Apply by
Jan 14, 2027
Category
Miscellaneous Administration And Program

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Summary

Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to plan, manage, coordinate, advise, execute and train on matters pertaining to Protocol and to serve as event planner for visits by distinguished visitors and groups to include special purpose meetings and conferences, awards presentations and various ceremonies.

Duties

Assist with implementing policies and procedures for Protocol. Plans, formulates, manages, advises, coordinates, directs, administers and executes protocol activities including: changes of command, conferences, executive level meetings, retirements, promotions, commander's call, visits by distinguished official guests and groups, special presentations and awards programs, special ceremonies, special purpose conferences and projects in support of the AFMC Commander, Command Chief, Deputy Commander, Executive Director and Director of Staff ("Top Five"). Upon notification of impending visits, plans and establishes the programming for the visit to assure senior leaders' status and prestige are maintained and enhanced. Conducts research of visitor or visitor's history, preferences and background to preclude any breach of protocol or customs and courtesies. Attends functions and monitors activities in support of the Protocol Office; briefs Commander, Command Chief, Deputy Commander, Executive Director and Staff Directorates on special functions/events, providing written materials as required on items to be requested and approved. Plans, manages, and schedules special ceremonies such as retirements, decorations, and special acts awards presided over by the Top Five. Verbally and in writing (email), accurately communicates information to command staff, internal/external OPRs, supervisor, co-workers and internal/external customers. Working knowledge of pertinent budgeting and accounting practices to project, monitor and document expenditures.

Education

ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience; transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

How you will be evaluated

Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. Your responses to the questionnaire may be compared to the documents you submit. The documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job. Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further. APPRAISALS/AWARDS: Hiring Managers use objective methods and consider previous performance appraisals and awards in the selection process. Current Federal Civilian employees should list any relevant performance related rating and/or awards in your resume.

About this listing

Air Force Materiel Command has 60 open listings on the site: all telework eligible. This one is telework eligible, based in Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio. See all Air Force Materiel Command listings, or read what fully remote and telework eligible mean.

Advertised pay is $92,841 to $143,523 a year.

This announcement is open for 120 days, from Sep 16, 2026 to Jan 14, 2027. Among currently open Miscellaneous Administration and Program postings at Air Force Materiel Command, the typical advertised window is about 120 days.

Who can apply: the public (U.S. citizens). The announcement's "This job is open to" section has the exact eligibility rules.

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