Global Director of Program Security & Risk

International Justice Mission; United States; Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Retirement options

Paid leave and holidays

Staff care resources

Job summary

International Justice Mission seeks a Director of Security Operations to serve as the principal security partner to program leadership, ensuring security is embedded in design, planning, survivor engagement, investigations, and expansion. The role requires directing global security operations and maturing risk management across IJM’s programs.

The position is hybrid (onsite in Washington, DC area) or remote for non-local candidates, reporting to the VP, Safety and Security, and requires

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in security, risk management, or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive security/risk management experience.
• Minimum of 5 years in leadership managing complex security operations.
• Experience in international or cross-cultural settings.
• Experience supporting investigations, survivor-centered programs, or sensitive operations.
• Mature orthodox Christian faith as defined by IJM's Creed.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for IJM's global Program Security function and enable mission success.
• Serve as trusted advisor to senior program leaders on security risk and decision making.
• Foster a mission-enabling security culture with accountability and collaboration.
• Lead, supervise, coach, and develop Program Security staff.
• Provide security leadership during crises and high-risk situations.
• Integrate security into program models, planning, and expansions.
• Develop and implement security frameworks and standards for operating in challenging environments.
• Maintain visibility into future program directions to proactively prepare security capabilities.
• Contribute to organizational planning, policy development, and program security governance.
• Communicate risks and mitigation measures to leadership and stakeholders.
• Develop and deliver security training to strengthen risk management capabilities.
• Support after-action reviews and continuous improvement of security practices.

Skills

Security leadership

Risk management

Crisis management

Strategic planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Policy development

Threat assessment

Stakeholder management

Communications

Education

Advanced degree in Security-related field

Tools

Security management software

Job description

International Justice Mission seeks a Director of Security Operations to serve as the principal security partner to program leadership, ensuring security is embedded in design, planning, survivor engagement, investigations, and expansion. The role requires directing global security operations and maturing risk management across IJM’s programs.

The position is hybrid (onsite in Washington, DC area) or remote for non-local candidates, reporting to the VP, Safety and Security, and requires