Senior Protocol Officer, TS/SCI

Job overview

The Senior Protocol Officer role is an onsite position in Springfield, VA. Compensation is not specified. The role supports NGA senior leadership and official engagements with foreign dignitaries and distinguished visitors. The officer provides protocol expertise and leads planning for visits, ceremonies, conferences, and formal events. The work helps ensure engagements follow international norms, cultural sensitivities, and established precedent while supporting the organization’s reputation and operational needs.

What you'll do

• Advise senior leadership on protocol matters, precedence, flag etiquette, forms of address, and cultural customs
• plan and execute distinguished visitor engagements
• direct ceremonies, conferences, and formal events
• liaise with embassies, government agencies, military counterparts, and external organizations
• manage the official gift program
• maintain protocol policies and train staff
• oversee protocol-related crisis response
• manage office resources and supervise junior staff.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

protocol officer

senior protocol

ts/sci

diplomatic protocol

event planning

ceremonies

springfield va

ens solutions

nga

foreign dignitary engagements

medical dental vision

401(k)

paid federal holidays

relocation assistance

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage paid by ENS
• 401(k) contribution from day one
• PTO and 11 paid federal holidays
• disability and life insurance
• tuition, certification, and professional development assistance
• relocation assistance.

Why this role

The posting lists medical, dental, and vision coverage paid by ENS, a 401(k) contribution from day one, paid time off, 11 paid federal holidays, disability and life insurance, professional development assistance, and relocation assistance.

About the employer

ENS Solutions, LLC is hiring for this role. Industry: All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services. Sector: 54.