{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"ec3a47f1b5a0a525ca613cf9","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/ec3a47f1b5a0a525ca613cf9","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/ec3a47f1b5a0a525ca613cf9","title":"Protocol Specialist","description":"At Credence, we support our clients’ mission-critical needs, powered by technology. We provide cutting-edge solutions, including AI/ML, enterprise modernization, and advanced intelligence capabilities, to the largest defense and health federal organizations. Through partnership and trust, we increase mission success for warfighters and secure our nation for a better future.\nWe are privately held, are repeatedly recognized as a top place to work, and have been on the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies list for the last 12 years. We practice servant leadership and believe that by focusing on the success of our clients, team members, and partners, we all achieve greater success.\nCredence has an immediate opening for a Protocol Specialist (Senior) supporting Headquarters Air Combat Command (HQ ACC/A2).\nThe Contractor shall serve as the senior protocol advisor to the Intelligence Directorate, responsible for planning, executing, and overseeing all protocol operations, distinguished visitor (DV) engagements, and high-visibility events. This role ensures adherence to Air Force standards while enabling seamless execution of engagements involving senior military leaders, government officials, and international partners.\nSpecific Support Tasks are as follows:\nThe Contractor shall serve as the lead protocol advisor, responsible for planning, directing, and executing all Directorate protocol activities, ensuring compliance with Air Force and DoD standards.\nThe Contractor shall manage and maintain the master calendar of Distinguished Visitors (DV), providing regular updates and strategic coordination to ACC/A2 leadership.\nThe Contractor shall lead development and execution of high-level meetings, ceremonies, and official events, including agenda development, scheduling, and logistics coordination.\nThe Contractor shall serve as the primary point of contact for senior leader engagements, meeting and greeting distinguished visitors and ensuring proper honors and courtesies are rendered.\nThe Contractor shall coordinate with ACC and installation protocol offices, as well as security and public affairs organizations, to manage requirements for high-visibility visits and events.\nThe Contractor shall oversee planning and execution of Directorate-level orientations, ceremonies, and official functions, ensuring consistency and professionalism across all engagements.\nThe Contractor shall provide expert guidance and mentorship to staff on protocol procedures, event execution, and proper handling of senior leader engagements.\nThe Contractor shall oversee Audio-Visual (AV) and secure communication system operations, ensuring readiness and reliability for all engagements and providing guidance on usage and training.\nThe Contractor shall ensure documentation, reporting, and database management for all events and engagements are accurate, complete, and aligned with organizational requirements.\nThe Contractor shall lead collaboration with Division leadership to ensure integrated planning and execution of Directorate events and engagements.\nThe Contractor shall identify risks, coordination challenges, and process gaps, and implement improvements to enhance efficiency, professionalism, and execution quality.\nThe Contractor shall represent the Directorate in coordination meetings and working groups, ensuring alignment across internal and external stakeholders.\n\nRequirements\n\nRequirements\nActive TS/SCI clearance required (or ability to obtain). Will accept an active Secret contingent on the ability to obtain a TS/SCI\nMaster’s degree (MA/MS) from an accredited institution.\nOver 10 years of relevant experience in protocol, executive support, event management, or senior leader coordination within DoD or comparable environments.\nCompletion of a formal Military Protocol course or equivalent experience required.\nDemonstrated experience supporting senior leaders, general officers, and distinguished visitors in high-visibility environments.\nProven ability to lead and execute complex events and protocol operations independently.\nExperience managing logistics, scheduling, and multi-stakeholder coordination for executive-level engagements.\nFamiliarity with Audio-Visual (AV) systems and secure communications equipment.\nStrong organizational, leadership, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills, with a professional presence appropriate for senior-level engagements.\nWork Environment\nPrimary duty location: HQ ACC (on-site).\nTravel: Minimal to occasional local travel in support of events and coordination.\nSecurity requirements: Compliance with all applicable system access, cybersecurity, and training requirements.\n\nBenefits\n\nHealth Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)\nRetirement Plan (401k, IRA)\nLife Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)\nPaid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)\nFamily Leave (Maternity, Paternity)\nShort Term & Long Term Disability\nTraining & Development","company":"Credence","rawCompany":"credence","city":"Hampton","state":"VA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-05-11T12:48:58.507Z","occupations":[{"code":"43-6011.00","title":"Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants","slug":"executive-secretaries-and-executive-administrative-assistants"},{"code":"13-1082.00","title":"Project Management Specialists","slug":"project-management-specialists"},{"code":"55-3015.00","title":"Command and Control Center Specialists","slug":"command-and-control-center-specialists"}],"industries":[{"code":"928110","title":"National Security","slug":"national-security"},{"code":"561990","title":"All Other Support Services","slug":"all-other-support-services"},{"code":"541611","title":"Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services","slug":"administrative-management-and-general-management-consulting-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Protocol Specialist","description":"At Credence, we support our clients’ mission-critical needs, powered by technology. We provide cutting-edge solutions, including AI/ML, enterprise modernization, and advanced intelligence capabilities, to the largest defense and health federal organizations. Through partnership and trust, we increase mission success for warfighters and secure our nation for a better future.\nWe are privately held, are repeatedly recognized as a top place to work, and have been on the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies list for the last 12 years. We practice servant leadership and believe that by focusing on the success of our clients, team members, and partners, we all achieve greater success.\nCredence has an immediate opening for a Protocol Specialist (Senior) supporting Headquarters Air Combat Command (HQ ACC/A2).\nThe Contractor shall serve as the senior protocol advisor to the Intelligence Directorate, responsible for planning, executing, and overseeing all protocol operations, distinguished visitor (DV) engagements, and high-visibility events. This role ensures adherence to Air Force standards while enabling seamless execution of engagements involving senior military leaders, government officials, and international partners.\nSpecific Support Tasks are as follows:\nThe Contractor shall serve as the lead protocol advisor, responsible for planning, directing, and executing all Directorate protocol activities, ensuring compliance with Air Force and DoD standards.\nThe Contractor shall manage and maintain the master calendar of Distinguished Visitors (DV), providing regular updates and strategic coordination to ACC/A2 leadership.\nThe Contractor shall lead development and execution of high-level meetings, ceremonies, and official events, including agenda development, scheduling, and logistics coordination.\nThe Contractor shall serve as the primary point of contact for senior leader engagements, meeting and greeting distinguished visitors and ensuring proper honors and courtesies are rendered.\nThe Contractor shall coordinate with ACC and installation protocol offices, as well as security and public affairs organizations, to manage requirements for high-visibility visits and events.\nThe Contractor shall oversee planning and execution of Directorate-level orientations, ceremonies, and official functions, ensuring consistency and professionalism across all engagements.\nThe Contractor shall provide expert guidance and mentorship to staff on protocol procedures, event execution, and proper handling of senior leader engagements.\nThe Contractor shall oversee Audio-Visual (AV) and secure communication system operations, ensuring readiness and reliability for all engagements and providing guidance on usage and training.\nThe Contractor shall ensure documentation, reporting, and database management for all events and engagements are accurate, complete, and aligned with organizational requirements.\nThe Contractor shall lead collaboration with Division leadership to ensure integrated planning and execution of Directorate events and engagements.\nThe Contractor shall identify risks, coordination challenges, and process gaps, and implement improvements to enhance efficiency, professionalism, and execution quality.\nThe Contractor shall represent the Directorate in coordination meetings and working groups, ensuring alignment across internal and external stakeholders.\n\nRequirements\n\nRequirements\nActive TS/SCI clearance required (or ability to obtain). Will accept an active Secret contingent on the ability to obtain a TS/SCI\nMaster’s degree (MA/MS) from an accredited institution.\nOver 10 years of relevant experience in protocol, executive support, event management, or senior leader coordination within DoD or comparable environments.\nCompletion of a formal Military Protocol course or equivalent experience required.\nDemonstrated experience supporting senior leaders, general officers, and distinguished visitors in high-visibility environments.\nProven ability to lead and execute complex events and protocol operations independently.\nExperience managing logistics, scheduling, and multi-stakeholder coordination for executive-level engagements.\nFamiliarity with Audio-Visual (AV) systems and secure communications equipment.\nStrong organizational, leadership, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills, with a professional presence appropriate for senior-level engagements.\nWork Environment\nPrimary duty location: HQ ACC (on-site).\nTravel: Minimal to occasional local travel in support of events and coordination.\nSecurity requirements: Compliance with all applicable system access, cybersecurity, and training requirements.\n\nBenefits\n\nHealth Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)\nRetirement Plan (401k, IRA)\nLife Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)\nPaid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)\nFamily Leave (Maternity, Paternity)\nShort Term & Long Term Disability\nTraining & Development","datePosted":"2026-05-11T12:48:58.507Z","dateModified":"2026-05-11T12:48:58.507Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Credence","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Hampton","addressRegion":"VA","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"ec3a47f1b5a0a525ca613cf9"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/ec3a47f1b5a0a525ca613cf9"}}