Senior Engagement/Protocol Specialist

Parra Consulting Group, Inc. . • Bethesda, MD

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About The Position

Parra Consulting Group (PCG) seeks an experienced Senior Engagement/Protocol Specialist to provide full-spectrum engagement and protocol support for the Federal client. This position delivers critical operational support to Directorate leadership, coordinating high-profile U.S. and foreign visits, developing strategic outreach initiatives, and ensuring flawless execution of events in a sensitive national security environment.
This successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph (mandatory).
• Bachelor’s degree (preferred) in communications, international relations, or related field.
• Minimum of 8+ years of protocol, outreach, or strategic communications experience supporting high-level U.S. Government or foreign dignitaries.
• Demonstrated success managing complex, multi-stakeholder events under tight timelines in a classified environment.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, with expertise in briefing development and event documentation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and collaboration tools (e.g. SharePoint, DARTS, Service Central) is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute high-profile visits and events for U.S. and foreign dignitaries, ambassadors, Congressional delegations, and senior DoD/IC officials.
• Develop visit programs, run-of-show schedules, seating charts, and event agendas to ensure seamless VIP experiences.
• Serve as the primary protocol liaison for all engagements, coordinating venues, IT/AV requirements, and escort/access procedures.
• Support strategic outreach planning by identifying key audiences, setting engagement objectives, and developing tailored outreach campaigns.
• Collect, analyze, and report engagement data to leadership to evaluate outreach effectiveness and inform future planning.
• Create customized executive briefings, read-ahead materials, talking points, and multimedia presentations aligned with customer strategic communication plans.
• Provide editorial quality assurance on all official materials to ensure compliance with approved templates and style guides.
• Enforce visitor vetting, clearance verification, and escort procedures in accordance with customer protocols.
• Maintain inspection-ready records and ensure strict adherence to all security and administrative policies.

Benefits

• Parra Consulting Group offers a dynamic and collaborative work environment where your leadership and expertise will drive project success.
• This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in a high-impact team and contribute to the company’s growth and operational excellence.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees