Senior Vice President, Physical Security Governance & Protective Intelligence Greater Washington D.C. Area

The Company is seeking a senior leader to guide its enterprise physical security governance and protective intelligence programs. Responsibilities include setting strategy, policies, standards, risk assessment methods, and multi-year priorities, while providing oversight and constructive challenge to operational teams and service providers. The role leads security risk assessments, threat management, workplace violence prevention governance, and executive reporting, and advises leadership on emerging threats and significant incidents. It also coordinates with law enforcement and other external partners, supports audits and regulatory reviews, and collaborates with internal teams on crisis preparedness, technology standards, and remediation. Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, or substantial law enforcement, intelligence, or military leadership experience in place of the degree. At least 10 years of progressively responsible experience in physical security, threat assessment, intelligence, investigations, protective services, or a related discipline is required, including five years leading programs or teams. Applicants should have experience conducting risk or threat assessments, briefing senior executives, and working with law enforcement, government, or information-sharing partners. Strong governance, communication, analytical, relationship-management, and decision-making skills are essential; experience in a highly regulated environment and oversight of operational security programs is preferred.

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