Protocol Liaison Specialist

Overview

Bowhead seeks a TEMPORARY Protocol Liaison Specialist tofacilitate domestic and foreign Distinguished Visitor (DV) events at the command and command leadership engagements with other Government organizations and the community, ensuring that the command is represented and portrayed in a professional manner. This position is set to end 10/29/24 with a possible 30-45 day extension.

Responsibilities

Protocol Liaison Specialists typically do the following:

Coordinate, plan, and communicate with various leaders, groups, facilities as required, including, but not limited to NAVAIR/NAWC program offices, station security and police, transportation, NCIS, and the Pass Office, as well as the offices of DVs, other military services, and embassies when foreign nationals are involved.

Perform multiple tasks requiring attention to detail and work effectively with executive level Government, military, and civilian leaders, including Congressional staffs and embassies, to ensure the success of command objectives.

Based on requirements, develop specific itineraries and agenda to include tours, briefings, meetings, courtesy calls, and participation in various ceremonies and events.

Coordinate all logistics requirements and acts as a focal point for protocol courtesies that may include, but are not limited to, arrival and departure, military honors, security, and transportation.

Provide protocol support or guidance for various ceremonies, such as changes of command, retirements, air shows, and other similar events.

Qualifications

Education: BS or BA degree in Event Planning, Marketing, Communications, or related field. Allowable Substitution: High School Diploma or GED and six (6) years of relevant experience may be substituted for BS or BA degree.

Experience: At least five (5) years of experience in a professional office environment. Must be organized and able to problem solve in high stress environments. Must be able to work within a team but also independently with strong verbal and written communication skills.

Be proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel).

Must have a clean driving record as individual will be responsible for driving distinguished visitors and other guests in a government vehicle.

On visits, must be able to stand for long periods of time, walk, go up and down stairs, climb into a van and drive to pickup visitors.

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must currently hold or be able to obtain a security clearance at the Top Secret/SCI level. US Citizenship is a requirement for a Top Secret/SCI clearance at this location.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds

• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time

• Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically

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Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug & alcohol screening and/or random drug screen, and must follow UIC’s Non-DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program requirements. If the position requires, an applicant must pass a pre-employment criminal background history check. All post-secondary education listed on the applicant’s resume/application may be subject to verification.

Where driving may be required or where a rental car must be obtained for business travel purposes, applicants must have a valid driver license for this position and will be subject to verification. In addition, the applicant must pass an in-house, online, driving course to be authorized to drive for company purposes.

UIC is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics EOE/AA/M/F/D/V. In furtherance, pursuant to The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act 43 U.S.C. Sec. 1601 et seq., and federal contractual requirements, UIC and its subsidiaries may legally grant certain preference in employment opportunities to UIC Shareholders and their Descendants, based on the provisions contained within The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCPhere (https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters) .

All candidates must apply online at www.uicalaska.com, and submit a completed application for all positions they wish to be considered. Once the employment application has been completed and submitted, any changes to the application after submission may not be reviewed. Please contact a UIC HR Recruiter if you have made a significant change to your application. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), persons unable to complete an online application should contact UIC Human Resources for assistance (https://uicalaska.com/careers/recruitment/).

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

UIC Government Services (UICGS / Bowhead) provides innovative business solutions to federal and commercial customers in the areas of engineering, maintenance services, information technology, program support, logistics/base support, and procurement. Collectively, the fast-growing Bowhead Family of Companies offers a breadth of services which are performed with a focus on quality results. Headquartered in Springfield, VA, we are a fast-growing, multi-million-dollar company recognized as a top Alaska Native Corporation providing services across the Department of Defense and many federal agencies. Bowhead offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short/long-term disability, and 401(k) retirement plans as well as a paid time off programs for eligible full-time employees. Eligible part-time employees are able to participate in the 401(k) retirement plans and state or contract required paid time off programs.

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ID 2024-21617

Category Program/Project Management

Location : Location US-MD-Patuxent River

Minimum Clearance Required Top Secret

Travel Requirement 10% – 25%