About the Role:
The Air Force Test Center is looking for a Full-Time Protocol Specialist (NH-0301-02) to work at the 412 Test Wing, Wing Staff Agency, Protocol Office (412 TW/CCP) at Edward Air Force Base, CA.
The primary purpose of this position is to plan, manage, coordinate, advise, execute, and train on matters pertaining to protocol for the 412 Test Wing. To serve as event planner for visits by distinguished visitors and groups for events such as special purpose meetings and conferences, awards presentations and various ceremonies, to include senior leadership conferences, technical symposiums, changes of command, and community leader events.
Announcement Closes: 12 Aug 2025
Location: Edwards, CA (Edwards Air Force Base)
Typical 2025 salary range: $47,019 - $112,053 per year (includes locality)
Travel Requirements: Up to 25% travel possible
Areas of Consideration (AOC):
- Service – wide (US Air Force)
Desired Skills:
- Protocol and Diplomatic Etiquette Expertise: In-depth knowledge of military, governmental, and international protocol procedures, including customs, courtesies, and ranking structures
- Event Planning and Coordination: Strong ability to plan, organize, and execute high-profile events, visits, and ceremonies involving military leaders, government officials, and foreign dignitaries
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to liaise with senior leaders, foreign dignitaries, and internal stakeholders professionally and tactfully
Major Duties:
- As Protocol Specialist, applies experience, analyzes, develops, and evaluates issues, and develops recommendations to resolve substantive problems/issues of effectiveness and efficiency of all protocol operations.
- Plans, executes and directs all details of itineraries pertaining to visits by distinguished persons, including general officers, their civilian counterparts, top military and government leaders, and comparable foreign dignitaries.
- Plans and directs social functions hosted by the Wing's Commander, Vice Commander, and other high-ranking Test Wing and AFTC officials.
- Participates in various protocol matters such as award and retirement ceremonies, courtesy calls, and special ceremonies or social events.
- Serves as source of protocol expertise for the entire installation. Develops instructions, directives, and checklists pertaining to Wing protocol requirements. Recommends variations in approach or procedures to ensure the accomplishment of all protocol arrangements associated with special events.
- Arranges for appropriate ceremonies to honor retirees and award recipients at which the Wing Commander, Vice Commander, Senior Technical Director or Senior Installation Director will officiate
Qualifications/Requirements:
- U.S. Citizenship
- Obtain & maintain Security clearance (if applicable)
- Subject to Temporary Duty Assignment (TDY) by military or commercial aircraft approximately 10 days per calendar year.
- Ability to plan, organize, and develop protocol instructions, methods, and practices to advise on and ensure complete consideration and proper treatment afforded distinguished visitors and ranking personnel.
- Familiarity with a variety of foreign customs and language factors to anticipate project elements which may require added research and planning.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, and to apply considerable tact and diplomacy in personal contacts with senior level personnel and visitors.
- Familiarity with the available automated information management systems and the ability to analyze applications of the immediate office to coordinate the development and improvement of computer system capabilities and resources.
Please send resumes to: 412TW.WSA.HRLWorkflow@us.af.mil and reference Protocol Specialist in the subject line.