Global Defense & Intelligence Security Programs Director

Dell; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Dell seeks a Director for Global Defense and Intelligence Security Programs in McLean, VA. You will own the security program portfolio, drive governance and metrics, and lead a dual-pillar organization across U.S. and international operations.

The role requires delivering executive-level briefings, managing classified initiatives, and mentoring senior security managers. This is a strategic leadership position within Dell Security & Resiliency.

Qualifications

• Experience leading global defense and intelligence security programs.
• Ability to deliver executive-level briefings and governance materials.
• Experience with classified operations and sensitive programs.
• Proven leadership of geographically distributed teams.

Responsibilities

• Own and lead the global Defense & Intelligence security program portfolio, including prioritization, roadmap development, execution oversight, and continuous improvement.
• Establish and maintain program governance, operating rhythms, metrics, and reporting to ensure effective oversight of compliance, risk, cost, and delivery milestones.
• Drive organizational rigor across classified and sensitive programs through standardized processes, documentation, audit readiness, and clear accountability models.
• Develop and deliver executive-level briefings, dashboards, talking points, and decision materials for senior leadership and governance bodies.
• Translate complex security, regulatory, and operational topics into clear recommendations and actionable options for executive audiences.
• Lead a dual-pillar global security organization, including a U.S. pillar focused on NISP, ICD, and DFARS requirements and an international pillar focusing on NATO, FVEY, and foreign government security engagement.
• Oversee classified operations, secure facility governance, and classified contract compliance across multiple countries.
• Act as a senior partner to DCSA, Intelligence Community elements, and international government security authorities.
• Build, develop, and mentor high-performing, geographically distributed teams, including team leads and senior security managers.
• Proactively identify risks, dependencies, and cross-program impacts and elevate issues with well-structured executive recommendations.

Skills

Program management

Security leadership

Executive communication

Security compliance

Job description

Dell seeks a Director for Global Defense and Intelligence Security Programs in McLean, VA. You will own the security program portfolio, drive governance and metrics, and lead a dual-pillar organization across U.S. and international operations.

The role requires delivering executive-level briefings, managing classified initiatives, and mentoring senior security managers. This is a strategic leadership position within Dell Security & Resiliency.