Hiring: Director, Operational Security (Protective Services) Company: Control Risks Location: Washington, DC Job Posted Time: 2026-09-14 11:03:58 Target Skills & Keywords : C++, Project Management, Risk Management About the job Experience: •15+ years of experience in an operational security leadership role, with a proven ability to manage complex security programs. •10+ years of direct experience delivering operational security services, including executive protection, event security, and comprehensive protective strategies. •Functional understanding of the integration of protective intelligence and global monitoring centers into protective operations •Previous experience working in a consulting capacity, ideally within the operational security field. •Demonstrated success in a leadership role, managing teams and driving strategic initiatives. Required Skills: •Strategic Leadership: Define and execute the vision for the Protective Services practice in the United States and Canada, ensuring alignment with regional and global strategic objectives. •Financial Management: Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance for the Protective Services practice, ensuring profitability and cost efficiency. •Business Development: Drive growth by building and maintaining a robust pipeline of engagements through client relationships and market expansion. •Operational Governance: Ensure effective and streamlined business operations, including compliance with local, state and national security regulations, human resources statutes, and legal and risk management guidelines. •Thought Leadership: Represent the organization as an industry leader by contributing to panels, conferences, and published insights. •Global Collaboration: Foster a collaborative culture across practices and geographies to maintain a OneFirm approach while delivering exceptional client services. •Cross functional expertise: Proven knowledge and hands-on experience with protective intelligence and the integration of protective services with GSOC capabilities, reflecting the evolution of protective services into a more intelligence-driven, proactive discipline. •Program building: Demonstrated ability to design, build, and lead programmatic engagements across operational security including executive protection and protective intelligence ensuring alignment with organizational risk posture and operational objectives. Qualifications: •Bachelor's degree required; advanced degrees preferred in security management, business administration, or a related field. •Demonstrated capacity to obtain and maintain security licenses across multiple states, as required. Compensation: •$170,000 - $180,000 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!