Senior Engagement / Protocol Specialist

Parra Consulting Group, Inc..Bethesda, MD, US

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Job Description

Salary : $120,000 - $125,000

Parra Consulting Group (PCG) 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).

Bachelors 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.

Why Join Us?

Parra Consulting Group offers a dynamic and collaborative work environment where your leadership and expertise will drive project success. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in a high-impact team and contribute to the companys growth and operational excellence.

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