Senior Physical Security & Risk Manager

Smithsonian Institution; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The Smithsonian Institution's Office of Protection Services (OPS) seeks a highly experienced professional to oversee security and risk management across Smithsonian facilities. The role requires coordinating multiple divisions to ensure regulatory compliance, readiness, and enterprise risk mitigation on a 24/7 basis.

Candidates should have demonstrated leadership in physical security programs and the ability to manage complex operations in a federal environment.

Qualifications

• Experience overseeing physical security and risk management programs.
• Ability to supervise multiple operational divisions and programs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee physical security and risk management programs.
• Supervise key operational divisions including Project Management, Deferred Maintenance, Safety, and credentialing programs.
• Deliver mission-critical services such as regulatory compliance, operational readiness, and enterprise risk mitigation.

Skills

Physical security

Risk management

Leadership

Project management

Job description

The Smithsonian Institution's Office of Protection Services (OPS) seeks a highly experienced professional to oversee security and risk management across Smithsonian facilities. The role requires coordinating multiple divisions to ensure regulatory compliance, readiness, and enterprise risk mitigation on a 24/7 basis.

Candidates should have demonstrated leadership in physical security programs and the ability to manage complex operations in a federal environment.