Protocol Assistant

Must have an extensive knowledge of the concepts, principles, and techniques to establish, implement, and maintain a proactive protocol program requiring extensive knowledge of military traditions and skill in working with high level military and civilian officials; and skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with groups interested in or affected by the protocol program or policies; and knowledge and skill in applying analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to issues or studies concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of the program; and knowledge of pertinent laws, regulations, policies, and precedents and local guidelines which affect the protocol program and related support resources in the area studied; and knowledge of the major issues, program goals and objectives, work processes and administrative operations of the protocol program; and knowledge and skill sufficient to speak to a variety of individuals and groups in explaining the program, and its objectives/policies, and to obtain the cooperation of others; and skill in adapting analytical techniques and evaluation criteria to the measurement and improvement of the protocol program; and knowledge of written and oral communication principles, methods, and techniques to conduct and coordinate protocol activities for a variety of organizations; and knowledge and general understanding of Air Force, major command, and military traditions related to protocol; and skill in gathering, evaluating, and interpreting data to arrive at valid conclusions and offer meaningful recommendations and experience working with Microsoft applications (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access databases, Microsoft SharePoint).

Clearances:  Secret