What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Engagement and Protocol Specialist position at Parra Consulting Group?
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).
- Bachelor’s 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 company’s growth and operational excellence.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $120,000.00 - $135,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $120,000 - $135,000