About the Position: This position is located in the Army Futures Command Headquarters - Executive Services (Protocol) office. Executive Services is the AFC Staff Directorate responsible for the execution and operation of protocol functions in the Headquarters (HQ) and the Joint Visitor's Bureau (JVB) for special missions and large events of the AFC Commander.

Duties

Serves as Lead Protocol Specialist of Executive Services in US Army Futures Command (AFC) supporting the Commander, Deputy Commander, Deputy to the Commander, and Command Sergeant Major of Army Futures (AFC). Establishes protocol policies and procedures; and focused conference planning, weekly updates and briefing requirements to four and multi-star general and flag officers, senior executive service members, internal and external staff, Army legislative affairs and house caucus, the Army staff, and subordinate organizations. Maintains close coordination with Department of Army (DA), Army Office of Congressional and Legislative Affairs (OCLL), Cross Functional Teams (CFTs), Futures and Concepts Center (FCC), Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM), Medical Research and Development Command (MEDCOM), other Army Commands (ACOMs) and academia and private high-tech industry. Responds to requests for advice/assistance from the spouses of the Commanding General, Deputy Commanding Generals, Deputy to the Commanding General (SES), Chief of Staff and other members of the senior Army leadership. Ensures responses are coordinated, as required, while maintaining confidentiality appropriate to the issue. Ensures that all AFC conferences follow published guidelines developed by the Office of Executive Services. Plans, coordinates and executes that portion of the program that deals with hotels, cultural tours, meals, socials and receptions.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Top Secret/SCI security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
• The duties of this position meet the criteria for compliance with Federal and Department of the Army Drug Free Workplace Programs.
• This position is subject to a pre-employment screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 25% of the time.
• Overtime and shift work may be required on short notice to include nights, holidays, and weekends.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferPriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligibleVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes 1) Applying knowledge of protocol techniques sufficient to advise on the application of protocol practices for official events and visits; 2) Planning and coordinating military and civilian, foreign and domestic visits/functions, ceremonies and special events; 3) Interfacing with staff directorates, other agencies, commands, installations, foreign embassies in order to plan and execute visits, conferences, and social events; and 4) Developing long-range and short-range protocol and event management planning guidance. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service GS-13. Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Attention to DetailLeadershipOrganizational AwarenessPlanning and Evaluating Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-13).

Contacts

• Address FN-W0CUAA US ARMY FUTURES COMMAND HQ DO NOT MAIL Austin, TX 78701 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk