Global Executive Protection Operations Lead

EP Wired; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Meta is seeking an experienced Executive Protection Lead, Operations to join the Global Security Executive Protection team. This full-time role emphasizes proactive risk management, coordination with stakeholders, and decisive leadership over protection assets for senior leaders.

You will supervise 24/7 residential and travel security, plan complex domestic and international trips, and collaborate with intelligence, legal, travel, and communications teams to align protection strategies.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive executive protection experience, including international travel for executives/VIPs.
• 2+ years in a team leadership role within protective services or security operations.
• Proven experience planning complex global trips and events for executives.
• Strong problem-solving and proactive decision-making in time-constrained environments.
• Experience in protocol-driven environments (corporate/government/diplomatic).
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for high-stakes settings.
• Experience in project management, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Willingness to travel ~50% and to high-risk areas.
• Familiarity with risk intelligence platforms, GPS tracking, and emergency communications.
• 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, often in high-risk environments.
• Respond to enterprise-wide global crises that impact executive leadership, including natural disasters, geopolitical disruptions, or threats to personal safety.
• 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 assessment

Travel management

Cross-functional collaboration

Crisis response

Security operations

Protective driving

Communication skills

Vendor management

Global protocols

Tools

Risk intelligence platforms

GPS tracking systems

Emergency communications

Job description

Meta is seeking an experienced Executive Protection Lead, Operations to join the Global Security Executive Protection team. This full-time role emphasizes proactive risk management, coordination with stakeholders, and decisive leadership over protection assets for senior leaders.

You will supervise 24/7 residential and travel security, plan complex domestic and international trips, and collaborate with intelligence, legal, travel, and communications teams to align protection strategies.