Junior General and Operations Manager (Protocol Specialist)

Job Title
Junior General and Operations Manager (Protocol Specialist)
Location
Colorado Springs, CO 80914 US (Primary)
Category
Intelligence
Job Type
Full-Time
Career Level
Staff
Education
Bachelor's Degree
Travel
Security Clearance Required
TS/SCI
Job Description
Prescient Edge is seeking a Junior General and Operations Manager (Protocol Specialist) to support a federal government client.
Please note that the availability of this position is contingent upon contract award.
Benefits:
At Prescient Edge, we believe that acting with integrity and serving our employees is the key to everyone's success. To that end, we provide employees with a best-in-class benefits package that includes:

• A competitive salary with performance bonus opportunities.
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits, including medical, vision, dental, and orthodontia coverage.
• A substantial retirement plan with no vesting schedule. Career development opportunities, including on-the-job training, tuition reimbursement, and networking.
• A positive work environment where employees are respected, supported, and engaged.
• Salary range: $60,000 - $85,000. Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills and the abilities of the applicant internal equity, and alignment with market data.

Junior General and Operations Manager (Protocol Specialist)
Job description:
Performs protocol duties for Combined Joint Task Force- Space Operations (CJTF- SO) Commander (CDR), Command Senior Enlisted Leader (CSEL), Deputy Commander (DCDR), Chief of Staff (COS), senior leaders, and subordinate offices. Leads protocol support and advises Action Officers (AO) on proper etiquette, courtesies, and product placement required for all events, meetings, visits, conferences, and ceremonies. Coordinates and secures resources and personnel needed for flawless execution of protocol services.
Primary duty responsibilities:

• Compile protocol product requirements from the COS, subject matter experts, higher headquarters, and functional components within 24 hours in support of meetings, visits, and events involving CJTF-SO CDR, DCDR, COS, CSEL, and their guests.
• Setup venue, free of debris or trash, and place products IAW AFI 34-1201; ensure any beverage and/or food items are provided in which CJTF- SO leadership have directed their need.
• Assist CJTF-SO protocol daily operations by monitoring protocol workflow inbox/Outlook calendar, securing meeting/event/ceremony venues, reserving lodging, editing/updating meeting slides, updating CJTF- SO Strategic Calendar, answering/directing phone calls, marking parking and equipment reservations.
• Provide protocol expertise to ensure events, meetings, visits, and conferences are executed IAW local procedures and AFI 34-1201.
• Lead protocol planning and contact Action Officers (AO) within 24 hours for events involving CDR/DCDR/COS/CSEL; respond to plan deviations within 2 hours of recognition to ensure little to no impact to event.
• Provide support to Distinguished Visitors, meetings, events, and ceremonies as directed by the protocol Director.
• Coordinate with AOs in the drafting, reviewing, and editing of event books for protocol accuracy.
• Work flexible hours as approved by Contracting Officer.
• Provide inputs to Monthly Status Reports to contract Team Lead.

Relevant experience:
Must have at least 3 years' experience in:

• Microsoft Word, Power Point, and Adobe PDF.
• Protocol support to General/Flag Officers, senior enlisted, and/or senior government officials.

Job Requirements
Required education:

• BA/BS degree highly desired. Knowledge is mandatory of English composition, grammar, and spelling. Military etiquette and procedure as well as exemplary planning and cordial communication skills are required.

Security Clearance:

• Current Top-Secret Clearance with SCI Eligibility.

Location:

• Peterson SFB, Colorado Springs, CO.

Prescient Edge is a Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) founded as a counterintelligence (CI) and Human Intelligence (HUMINT) company in 2008. We are a global operations and solutions integrator delivering full-spectrum intelligence analysis support, training, security, and RD&E support solutions to the Department of Defense and throughout the intelligence community. Prescient Edge is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO). All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic that is protected by law. We strive to foster equity and inclusion throughout our organization because we believe that diversity of thought is critical for creating a safe and engaging work environment while also enabling the organization's success.