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SUPERVISORY DIRECTOR OF PROTOCOL

Immediate Office of the Chief of Naval Operations

Department of the Navy

Fresh

Location

Salary

$169,279 - $220,065

per year

Closes

April 24, 2026

GS-14 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $104,604 - $135,987

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-13. Senior expert or supervisor.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job involves leading the planning and execution of high-level events, visits, and engagements for top Navy officials, ensuring everything runs smoothly with proper etiquette and security.

It also includes managing relationships with other government offices and handling a budget for these activities.

A good fit would be someone with experience organizing complex diplomatic or executive events, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work discreetly under pressure.

Key Requirements

  • At least one year of specialized experience at GS-14 level or equivalent, including senior executive engagement management
  • Expertise in protocol and ceremonial practices to ensure decorum and precision in events
  • Demonstrated ability to plan, coordinate, and execute strategic events for high-ranking U.S. and foreign dignitaries
  • Experience in interagency and international coordination, including liaison with White House, OSD, Joint Chiefs, and other agencies
  • Direct support experience for senior executives or Flag/General Officers in managing complex, high-visibility engagements
  • Proficiency in budget management, including oversight of a $200K Congressionally-authorized ORF budget within DOD and SECNAV guidelines
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality in sensitive matters

Full Job Description

You will serve as a SUPERVISORY DIRECTOR OF PROTOCOL of IMMEDIATE OFC OF CHIEF OF NVL OPS.

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-14 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Senior Executive Engagement Management, Protocol and Ceremonial Expertise, Strategic Event Planning, Interagency and International Coordination.

Must have diret experience supporting senior executives or Flag/General Officers with a demostrated ability to manage complex, high-vis engagements.

Must be familiar with protocol standards and practices, and ability to ensure engagements are conducted with appropriate decorum and precision.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. Major Duties:

  • You will ensure events and engagements are coordinated, as required, while maintaining confidentiality appropriate to the issue.
  • You will maintain liaison with the protocol offices of the White House, Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Services, Combatant Commands, and other Defense Agencies.
  • You will Independently manages the planning, coordination, and execution of all protocol functions for high-ranking U.S. and foreign dignitary visits.
  • You will be responsible for the oversight and management of the Congressionally-authorized ORF budget. Develops and executes a 200K annual budget. Ensures all expenditures are within prescribed Congressional, DOD, and SECNAV guidelines

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Posted on USAJOBS: 4/16/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 4/16/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: ST-12935487-26-JSH