Location: Los Alamos, NM
Cap-Exempt H-1B Position — No lottery required
**This position is open for external candidates only to apply.** **What You Will Do** **This position will be filled at either the Government Affairs Specialist 1 or the Government Affairs Specialist 2 level, depending on the skills of the selected candidate. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level.** **Government Affairs Specialist 1 $66,100 - $103,600** Bring your planning talent to a role where you create smooth, impactful experiences for high profile visitors and partners. As part of the Executive Events and Protocol team, you will coordinate agendas, organize logistics, prepare materials, and support events that highlight the Laboratory's work and strengthen key relationships. If you enjoy organizing meaningful engagements and working in a dynamic, detail driven environment, this role offers an opportunity to contribute to moments that truly matter. **Government Affairs Specialist 2 $80,400 - $127,900** At the higher level, you will take a more strategic lead in designing and guiding complex visits and meetings that support the Laboratory's mission. You will anticipate priorities, manage shifting needs, work directly with senior officials, and apply advanced knowledge of protocol and professional standards to ensure every engagement reflects the Laboratory's excellence. This role is ideal for someone who has navigated high level interactions with confidence and poise while delivering polished, thoughtful experiences. **About the Organization** Los Alamos National Laboratory's Communications and External Affairs - Executive Events and Protocol Group (CEA-PRO) works with senior staff at the Laboratory and high-ranking U.S. and foreign dignitaries to strategically enhance relationships and reputation with key stakeholders. "Protocol" comes from Greek, meaning "to glue things together". As the name suggests, we create the optimal conditions for decision-makers to succeed. Both levels of this po