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PROTOCOL SPECIALIST

Department of the Air Force Headquarters

San Antonio, TX · Senior

$90,823 – $118,072

Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved October 29, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.

What this role is

This role manages protocol operations for a National Security Agency facility in Texas, coordinating military ceremonies, official visits, and diplomatic functions while ensuring compliance with federal regulations and military customs. It suits experienced professionals with deep knowledge of U.S. military structure, international protocol, and the ability to handle high-level visitors and complex ceremonial events under pressure.

Our summary, not Department of the Air Force Headquarters’s wording. The full posting is on their site.

Skills this role names

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What they ask for

Required

  • Expert knowledge of protocol and military ceremonies
  • Broad knowledge of U.S. military services and federal government structure
  • Detailed analysis and problem-solving for complex ceremonial functions
  • In-depth knowledge of military rank structure and international protocol
  • Management of protocol expenditure funds
  • Ability to work under stressful conditions with frequent schedule changes
  • Eligibility for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI)
  • Pass initial and periodic drug testing

Nice to have

  • Part-time or volunteer work experience in related fields
  • Veterans' preference eligible status

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