Protocol Officer

Description:

The Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) Executive Operations Staff (EOS) is the central point for streaming the development and execution of efficiencies, policy and guidance for the ODNI. On behalf of the DNI and Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence (PDDNI), EOS manages the planning of leadership executive engagements and official functions and serves as the point of contact, coordination & control for all DNI front office correspondence.

Requirements:

Basic knowledge of sophisticated diplomatic and protocol procedures and ability to plan and implement events, VIP
visits, meetings, military ceremonies, and other special occasions; basic knowledge of internationally accepted protocol
methodologies and standards of diplomacy.

Basic knowledge of IC membership, structures, interrelationships, and DNI mission priorities as well as all branches of
the U.S. Military Services.

Basic analytic and critical thinking skills and ability to coordinate and solve complex support-related problems, identify
needs and requirements, and develop non-linear support improvement recommendations for implementation across the
ODNI.

Basic ability to provide leadership and guidance in the effective coordination of support for high-level official functions;
ability to manage and mitigate risks, assess customer requirements, identify dependencies, and develop responsive
plans.

Basic ability to show accountability for their work, setting and /or meeting priorities, and organizing and utilizing time and
resources efficiently and effectively to achieve the desired results, consistent with the organization's goals and
objectives.

Basic ability to establish regular contact with high-level internal and external resources and have periodic contacts with other offices; use of tact and diplomacy in addressing confidential or highly sensitive events, and during contact with foreign dignitaries, senior leaders, employees and customers.

Basic ability to balance responsibilities and manage multiple projects and assignments; ability to transition effectively from task to task, adapting to varying customer needs.

Interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills, including ability to work effectively both independently and in a team or collaborative environment.

Basic ability to communicate, both verbally and in writing, complex information in a clear, concise manner that is
targeted to and meets the needs of varied audiences with different perspectives and objectives.