Manager, Member Protection Program #5416

Senate; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 136,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

The United States Senate Sergeant at Arms seeks a Manager of the Member Protection Program in Washington, DC to lead a specialized team ensuring Senator safety and security. You will guide policy implementation, coordinate with multiple partners, and oversee vendor contracts to support program operations while ensuring readiness and informed decision-making.

You will deliver senior-level briefings, develop research strategies, and advance program capability through strategic planning, crisis

Qualifications

• Knowledge of vulnerability assessment, threat assessment and analysis, and security assessment in the Legislative Branch.
• Knowledge of project management including budgeting, staffing, risk management, and requirements analysis.
• Analytical skills in open-source research and ability to communicate with diverse stakeholders.
• COR Certification (Level 1 or higher) and experience managing contracts with external vendors.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership, support and guidance to Member Protection Program personnel.
• Oversees the implementation of policies supporting shared situational awareness, planning, emergency response, and decision support.
• Liaises with local, state, federal, military, and private sector partners.
• Delivers written and oral briefings to senior stakeholders on coordination and incidents.
• Develops, implements, and executes research strategies, policies, and action plans.

Skills

Vulnerability assessment

Threat assessment

Security analysis

Project budgeting

Staffing

Risk management

Requirements analysis

Open-source research

Stakeholder communication

Discretion with confidential issues

Leadership

Contracts with external vendors

COR Certification

Policy development

Emergency planning

Education

Associate’s

Bachelor’s

Tools

COR Certification

Job description

Manager, Member Protection Program #5416

Target Hiring Range: $136,000 - $146,000

Department: Member Security Services

Posting Date Range: 10/27/2026-11/10/2026

Pay Grade Range: $130469-$181570

Work Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm

FLSA Status: Exempt

Work Location Status: Onsite

The Senate Sergeant at Arms does not pay for relocation expenses.

This vacancy announcement closes at 11:59pm EST. Late applications will not be accepted.

JOB OVERVIEW

Job Description

The Target Hiring Range for this position is:$136,000 - $146,000

Manager of the Member Protection Program leads a specialized team responsible for ensuring the safety and security of United States Senators. This role provides strategic leadership, guidance, and support to program personnel while overseeing the development and implementation of policies and procedures that advance shared situational awareness, deliberate and crisis action planning, emergency response coordination, and informed decision‑making. The manager will assist with overseeing multiple contracts that support program operations, ensuring effective vendor performance, compliance with requirements, and alignment with mission objectives. The role also serves as a key liaison with local, state, federal and private sector partners to maintain seamless coordination and operational readiness. Additionally, the manager prepares and delivers written and oral briefings to senior stakeholders and develops and executes research strategies, policies, and action plans to enhance overall program capability. Additional duties may be assigned.

Key Accountabilities/Essential Job Duties

• Provides leadership, support and guidance to Member Protection Program personnel.
• Oversees the implementation of policies and procedures which support shared situational awareness, deliberate and crisis action planning, emergency response coordination, and decision support.
• Liaises with local, state, federal, military, and private sector and force protection entities.
• Develops and delivers written and oral briefings to key stakeholders on status of law enforcement coordination and incidents affecting the safety and security of Senate and Senators.
• Develops, implements, and executes research strategies, policies and action plans.
• Other duties, as assigned.

OTHER DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides budget recommendations to the Director.
• May serve as COR for related matters.

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE

• Associate’s: Eight to ten years of experience working with complex security programs and/or protective operations in a customer service setting, with at least two years of work in a lead or Senior Program Manager capacity.
• Bachelor’s: Five to eight years of experience working with complex security programs and/or protective operations in a customer service setting, with at least two years of work in a lead or Senior Program Manager capacity.

REQUIRED SPECIAL SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of vulnerability assessment, threat assessment and analysis, and security assessment in the Legislative Branch.
• Knowledge of principles, theories, methods, and practices of project management including project budgeting, staffing, risk management, and requirements analysis.
• Analytical skills in the area of open-source searches.
• Ability to develop effective working relationships with Senate staff, local, state, and federal law enforcement, and security agencies.
• Ability to exercise tact and discretion with others regarding sensitive and confidential issues.
• Ability to analyze difficult and complex issues and make recommendations for action.
• Ability to develop and implement both short- and long-range project plans.
• Ability to lead project teams and to bring projects to completion on time and within budget.
• Ability to conduct research and prepare analyses and reports.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Demonstrated expertise in designing, assessing, and delivering effective training programs.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in developing, drafting, and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to support organizational operations and ensure consistent, compliant practices.
• COR Certification (Level 1 or higher).
• Successfully managed contracts with external vendors, with a preferred understanding of procurement processes to ensure compliance, performance oversight, and effective resource utilization.
• As part of our hiring process, we may conduct a skills assessment to better understand an applicant’s proficiency in key areas relevant to the role.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to provide leadership, support, and guidance to Member Protection Program personnel, ensuring the team’s effectiveness in carrying out its protective mission.
• Ability to oversee the implementation of policies and procedures that enable shared situational awareness, deliberate and crisis action planning, emergency response coordination, and timely decision support.
• Ability to serve as a key liaison with local, state, federal and private sector partners to maintain seamless coordination and operational readiness.
• Ability to design and deliver written and oral briefings to key stakeholders on law enforcement coordination activities and incidents that may affect the safety and security of the Senate and its Members.
• Ability to design, implement, and execute research strategies, policies, and action plans to enhance program capability and preparedness.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Position requires the incumbent to be available for sudden recall in response to emergency events affecting the Senate campus/community, and to potentially deploy to alternate sites on short notice for extended periods in support of Senate continuity.
• Work is performed primarily in an office environment, with the opportunity for remote work based on the Senate calendar, with no exceptional physical demands.
• Work is essentially sedentary with occasional walking and safely carrying items under 25 pounds.
• Work may require long periods of standing.
• Occasional travel is required to participate and/or conduct security assessments and installations.
• Essential Services are functions and activities that are critical to the continuous operation, security, and support of the United States Senate. These services must remain operational without interruption to ensure the Senate can conduct official business. Positions supporting essential services require employees to be available and prepared to work including during inclement weather, holidays, weekends, late nights and overnight hours. Due to the nature of Senate operations, essential services, including network operations and infrastructure, cannot be suspended while the Senate is in session, and maintenance activities may be required outside of normal business hours.
• Excepted Services refer to functions and activities that are authorized to continue during a lapse of appropriations because they are necessary to the performance of the Senate’s constitutional functions, address emergency circumstances that imminently threaten the safety of human life or the protection of property or directly support essential services of the United States Senate. Employees in excepted positions are generally required to work and remain operational during a lapse of appropriations, to ensure continuity of critical Senate functions. These positions may involve working non-standard schedules, including nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours, to maintain uninterrupted service and operational readiness.

SECURITY CLEARANCE

• This position requires that the applicant obtain and maintain a Top SecretU.S. Government security clearance.
• Applicants must be U.S. citizens in order for the SAA to submit your application for a security clearance.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

To be employed by a Senate employing office in a paid position in the continental United States an individual must:
1. Be a U.S. citizen;
2. Be lawfully admitted for permanent residence and seeking citizenship as outlined in 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3)(B);
3. Be (i) admitted as a refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157 or granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. § 1158 and (ii) have filed a declaration of intention to become a lawful permanent resident and then a citizen when eligible; or
4. Owe allegiance to the U.S. (i.e., qualify as a non-citizen U.S. national under federal law).
Employment is contingent on background / security investigation results.

BENEFITS AT-A-GLANCE

The SAA provides a highly competitive benefits package for all SAA staff. Our benefits extend beyond health care coverage to help provide employees with student loan reimbursement, professional development, transportation subsidy, TSP/retirement savings, access to our Employee Assistance Program, and more! For more information regarding SAA’s benefits, please visit https://sen.gov/OPPW.

ACCOMMODATIONS

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the SAA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with SAA and need special assistance or an accommodation to complete the application process, please submit your request to [e-mail] with "Accommodation" in the subject line.