**Description:** **The mission matters. So do the people behind it. With advancing defense technology at our core, what sets us apart is a culture of collaboration, purpose, and impact.**
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**What does this role look like?**
The Associate Manager, Protocol & Events, reports to the Senior Protocol & Events Manager and will serve as the primary contact for a line of business. This role is responsible for owning the event and engagement portfolio and will lead team members who currently support the line of business.
The candidate will blend deep individual contributor expertise with emerging people management responsibilities. Working in close partnership with the Senior Protocol & Events Manager, the Associate Manager leverages senior level guidance and escalation channels while applying extensive protocol knowledge, event‑execution skill‑sets, and stakeholder engagement experience to deliver high visibility events, trade‑show participation, and sponsorship programs.