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Chief of Protocol

Department of Defense

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Los Angeles, CA
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Job Description

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The United States Space Force (USSF) at Los Angeles AFB, CA is searching for a Chief of Protocol for SBD 3/CCP (NH-0301-03, GS-12/13 Equivalent).

Description:
The Chief of Protocol is the public face, diplomatic compass, and chief ceremonial architect of SBD 3. Operating with direct access to the SBD 3 Commander, you will lead high-visibility public diplomacy, international military integration, and distinguished visitor operations. This is a highly dynamic role requiring a blend of strategic communication, international diplomacy, precise event execution, and strict federal financial stewardship.

Key Duties & Core Responsibilities:
- Strategic Liaison, Relationship Management & Special Initiatives: The senior Protocol Specialist represents SBD 3 and its leadership across a vast and diverse network of military, public, and civic partners.
- Command Integration, Ceremonies & Strategic Calendar Management: Serve as the trusted advisor and execution lead for all command-level engagements, maintaining direct access to the SBD 3 Commander on all protocol and engagement projects.
- International Space Partnership & Global Enterprise Interoperability: With Space Force missions operating on a global scale, you will lead international protocol operations to advance interoperability across the SBD 3 enterprise.
- Financial Stewardship & Key Leader Engagements: Exercise meticulous financial oversight over official representation funds and overall branch operations, ensuring total regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate is a highly articulate, diplomatic, and fiscally responsible professional who serves as a key liaison and strategic advisor to senior command leadership. They are a communication master, capable of delivering authoritative briefings and drafting complex plans and formal correspondence on behalf of senior leaders. Possessing diplomatic expertise, they bring a deep understanding of military protocol, international customs, and official ceremonies, ideally complemented by experience collaborating with international partners. Furthermore, they demonstrate strict fiscal competency, with a proven ability to manage public funds (specifically Operations & Maintenance and Official Representation Funds), execute budgets, and coordinate official gift programs within rigid legal and regulatory boundaries.

Requirements

Conditions of employment
  • U.S. Citizenship Required
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
  • Safeguards classified or sensitive budget-related information and/or files.
  • May be required to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis.
  • Eligible for situational telework only, including Emergency and OPM prescribed "Unscheduled Telework".
  • Employee may be required to perform travel by military or commercial passenger aircraft in the performance of temporary duty assignments.
  • Relocation is authorized (centrally funded).
  • This position will close after 5 business days or 75 applications, whichever comes first.
Qualifications

The 0301 series does not have an individual occupational requirement that must be met. You can view the experience level requirements . Please scroll down to the 3rd section titled Administrative and Management Positions.

Additional information

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is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click .
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