Requisition #
R67692
Locations
USA-VA-Springfield
Posting Date
05/13/2026
Security Clearance Required
TS/SCI
Remote Type
Onsite
Time Type
Full time
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***This is for a future opportunity***
MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Protocol Officer to join our team in Springfield, VA This role is 100% on-site.
The Protocol Officer is a core member of the protocol team responsible for the detailed planning and hands-on execution of official visits, ceremonies, and special events. The Protocol Officer works under the guidance of senior protocol staff to manage a variety of logistical and procedural tasks, ensuring that all events are conducted with precision and in accordance with established etiquette. The contractor will manage direct coordination with distinguished visitors and their staffs, manage event components from start to finish, and serve as a knowledgeable resource on protocol matters for the organization.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Coordinate end-to-end logistics for distinguished guests, including the development of detailed itineraries, secure transportation, and premium accommodations.
Draft essential event materials, including official agendas, guest biographies, scene-setters, and minute-by-minute sequences of events to ensure mission alignment.
Serve as the primary escort and point of contact for visitors and vendors, maintaining schedule integrity and resolving real-time logistical inquiries.
Execute official ceremonies and social functions by managing complex seating charts, invitation outreach, and curated menu coordination.
Oversee the inventory of protocol assets, including flags and official gifts, ensuring selections align with diplomatic etiquette and cultural customs.
Provide comprehensive event support by managing registration, directing guest flow, and conducting cultural research to support seamless diplomatic engagement.
Minimum Qualifications
5+ years of professional experience in protocol, event planning, or a closely related field such as military aide, VIP hospitality, or government affairs
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Political Science, International Relations, Public Administration, or a related field. In lieu of a bachelor’s degree, 10+ years of experience is required
Demonstrated experience managing logistics for meetings, conferences, or official visits.
Proficiency with event management software and databases.
Experience with anticipating potential issues and demonstrate resourcefulness in finding solutions in a fast-paced setting.
Preferred Qualifications:
Formal Training: Completion of a protocol or event management certificate program.
Government/Military Experience: Prior experience working within a government or military environment.
Clearance Requirements:
Must have a current/active TS/SCI security clearance with the ability to obtain a polygraph.
Physical Requirements:
The person in this position must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. Occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, or to communicate with co-workers, management, and customers, via email, phone, and or virtual communication, which may involve delivering presentations.
MANTECH considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to disability or veteran status or any other status protected under any federal, state, or local law or regulation.
If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with MANTECH, please email us at careers@mantech.com and provide your name and contact information.
MANTECH is more than a technology company. We are a company dedicated to service, and we consider our work a part of the public trust. The people of MANTECH are privileged to work for the security of the United States, the welfare of our service members and veterans, the protection of our communities, and the cause of better health care.
We have served the nation for more than 57 years, and in that time we have continually changed and grown to provide the technology that government needs to meet new challenges. We seek people with the same strong ethic of service, creativity, energy, and dedication to serving our country.
We are comprised of more than 9,800 talented employees around the world. Nearly 40% of our employees are veterans. Many others come from the Intelligence Community, Homeland Security and federal civilian agencies. We understand our customers’ challenges because we know their world firsthand.
When Federal managers and military leaders face tough challenges in cyber, data collection & analysis, enterprise IT or systems and software engineering, they turn to MANTECH to get the job done right. These professionals trust MANTECH and stay with us for years because we understand their needs and tackle their most complex challenges head on. They know that reaching their goal is our ultimate objective.
