Global Executive Protection Lead, Operations

Meta; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 137,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Equity

Benefits

Healthcare

Job summary

Meta seeks an Executive Protection Lead, Operations to join the Global Security Executive Protection team in the United States. This full-time role focuses on leading protective operations for senior leaders, coordinating complex international travel, and ensuring readiness and discretion across diverse environments.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in executive protection, strong leadership, and proven ability to collaborate with internal partners and external vendors.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in executive protection with international travel experience.
• 2+ years in a team leadership role in security operations.
• Proven ability to plan complex global trips for executives.
• Strong problem-solving in time-constrained environments.
• Experience in protocol-driven environments (corporate/government).
• Excellent communication and presentation for executives.
• Experience with cross-functional coordination and documentation.
• Willingness to travel ~50% with short notice.
• Familiarity with risk intelligence platforms and EP tech.
• Experience influencing vendor teams in global settings.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage executive protection operations for executives and leaders, with a focus on risk-based deployments
• Manage 24/7 residential security and transportation security operations
• Plan, coordinate, and execute complex domestic and international travel for high-profile executives
• Respond to enterprise-wide global crises that impact executive leadership
• Collaborate cross-functionally with intelligence, physical security, corporate travel, legal, and communications teams to ensure executive protection strategies are aligned and informed
• Provide direct oversight and leadership to protection agents assigned to executive operations
• Manage high-level communications with executives and their staff, ensuring trust, discretion, and seamless coordination
• Utilize and evaluate protective technologies and tools to enhance operational effectiveness and efficiency
• Develop and maintain documentation, SOPs, and briefings related to residential security, executive movements, emergency protocols, and travel support
• Support executive protection training initiatives and contribute to the evolution of global protection standards

Skills

Executive protection

Leadership

Risk management

Travel coordination

Crisis response

Communication

Project management

Tools

GPS tracking

Security tech

Job description

Meta seeks an Executive Protection Lead, Operations to join the Global Security Executive Protection team in the United States. This full-time role focuses on leading protective operations for senior leaders, coordinating complex international travel, and ensuring readiness and discretion across diverse environments.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in executive protection, strong leadership, and proven ability to collaborate with internal partners and external vendors.