Posted September 2, 2026

PROTOCOL OFFICER


Fort Huachuca, AZOnsiteFull Time

Compensation: $91,205 to $118,569 Annually


This PROTOCOL OFFICER position is with Defense Information Systems Agency (Department of Defense) in Fort Huachuca, AZ. This position is being recruited under 10 USC 1599f into the Cyber Excepted Service and does NOT convey eligibility to be converted to the Competitive Service. It has been identified as a position necessary to carry out and support the mission of the US Cyber Command. It is in the Professional Work Category at the Full Performance Work Level within the CES Occupational Structure. It is located in the DISA EII/JT INTEROPERABILITY TEST CMD - OPERATIONS PLANS & POLICY DIV (ORG JT12). Key duties: • Serve as Protocol Officer for the Joint Interoperability Test Command, planning, coordinating, and executing high-profile official functions, including Changes of Command, retirements, promotions, and visits from high-ranking military. • Serves as the Command’s subject matter expert on joint, multi-service, and diplomatic protocol regulations. • Center's primary authority on international protocol, foreign customs, and cultural sensitivities. • Develops and delivers tailored briefings to Command leadership ahead of engagements with international partners to ensure compliance with diplomatic etiquette. • Coordinates directly with the Foreign Disclosure Office (FDO) and Security Branch to ensure visit requests and information sharing align with Operational Security (OPSEC) and information-sharing protocols. Qualifications: In order to qualify for this position, you must meet the requirements described below. Qualifying Experience: To qualify at the GG-12, your resume must describe at least one year of experience that demonstrates the competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Experience refers to any paid or unpaid experience, including volunteer work and Military service, that would be considered equivalent to work normally performed at the next lower grade level in the federal service. For this position, qualifying experience is defined as: Planning, coordinating, and executing official military and diplomatic protocol functions, ceremonies, and VIP/distinguished visitor itineraries. Candidates must describe how they meet the qualifying experience and/or selective placement factor(s) within the body of their resume. All qualifications must be met within 30 days after the closing date of this announcement. View the full announcement and apply on USAJOBS.gov.
Expires October 2, 2026

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