Senior Engagement Specialist (Bethesda)
Intelligent Staffing, Bethesda, Maryland, United States, 20811
The Client seeks an experienced Senior Engagement/Protocol Specialist to provide full-spectrum engagement and protocol support for the Federal client.
This position delivers critical operational support to Directorate leadership, coordinating high-profile U.S. and foreign visits, developing strategic outreach initiatives, and ensuring flawless execution of events in a sensitive national security environment.
This successful candidate will be responsible for the following: · Plan and execute high-profile visits and events for U.S. and foreign dignitaries, ambassadors, Congressional delegations, and senior DoD/IC officials. · Develop visit programs, run-of-show schedules, seating charts, and event agendas to ensure seamless VIP experiences. · Serve as the primary protocol liaison for all engagements, coordinating venues, IT/AV requirements, and escort/access procedures. · Support strategic outreach planning by identifying key audiences, setting engagement objectives, and developing tailored outreach campaigns. · Collect, analyze, and report engagement data to leadership to evaluate outreach effectiveness and inform future planning. · Create customized executive briefings, read-ahead materials, talking points, and multimedia presentations aligned with customer strategic communication plans. · Provide editorial quality assurance on all official materials to ensure compliance with approved templates and style guides. · Enforce visitor vetting, clearance verification, and escort procedures in accordance with customer protocols. · Maintain inspection-ready records and ensure strict adherence to all security and administrative policies.
Qualifications & Requirements · Active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph (mandatory). · Bachelor’s degree (preferred) in communications, international relations, or related field. · Minimum of 8+ years of protocol, outreach, or strategic communications experience supporting high-level U.S. Government or foreign dignitaries. · Demonstrated success managing complex, multi-stakeholder events under tight timelines in a classified environment. · Strong written and oral communication skills, with expertise in briefing development and event documentation. · Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and collaboration tools (e.g., SharePoint, DARTS, Service Central) is highly desirable.
This position delivers critical operational support to Directorate leadership, coordinating high-profile U.S. and foreign visits, developing strategic outreach initiatives, and ensuring flawless execution of events in a sensitive national security environment.
This successful candidate will be responsible for the following: · Plan and execute high-profile visits and events for U.S. and foreign dignitaries, ambassadors, Congressional delegations, and senior DoD/IC officials. · Develop visit programs, run-of-show schedules, seating charts, and event agendas to ensure seamless VIP experiences. · Serve as the primary protocol liaison for all engagements, coordinating venues, IT/AV requirements, and escort/access procedures. · Support strategic outreach planning by identifying key audiences, setting engagement objectives, and developing tailored outreach campaigns. · Collect, analyze, and report engagement data to leadership to evaluate outreach effectiveness and inform future planning. · Create customized executive briefings, read-ahead materials, talking points, and multimedia presentations aligned with customer strategic communication plans. · Provide editorial quality assurance on all official materials to ensure compliance with approved templates and style guides. · Enforce visitor vetting, clearance verification, and escort procedures in accordance with customer protocols. · Maintain inspection-ready records and ensure strict adherence to all security and administrative policies.
Qualifications & Requirements · Active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph (mandatory). · Bachelor’s degree (preferred) in communications, international relations, or related field. · Minimum of 8+ years of protocol, outreach, or strategic communications experience supporting high-level U.S. Government or foreign dignitaries. · Demonstrated success managing complex, multi-stakeholder events under tight timelines in a classified environment. · Strong written and oral communication skills, with expertise in briefing development and event documentation. · Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and collaboration tools (e.g., SharePoint, DARTS, Service Central) is highly desirable.