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Executive Protection Lead, Operations

washington, DC

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Job description

Meta is seeking an experienced leader to work full-time on an Executive Protection team. The role is broad and involves operational and strategic skills, along with experience in communicating effectively with a broad range of stakeholders, collaborators and clients, at different levels. The Executive Protection Lead, Operations will support the safety, security, and mission continuity of our executive leadership. This role is designed for a proactive, detail-oriented professional with a demonstrated understanding of dynamic risk environments, complex protocols, and global operations. You will lead protective efforts for executives, ensuring readiness, coordination, and discretion across varied operational contexts.You will work as part of the Global Security Executive Protection team and be supporting management on all aspects, from operations and planning, advance work, training and overall support of the security program. This is a cross-functional role that partners closely with internal and external partners.

Executive Protection Lead, Operations 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

Minimum Qualifications:

7+ years of progressive executive protection experience, including experience with international travel for Corporate Executives, High Ranking Government Officials, VIPs, and/or UHNW individuals

2+ years in a team leadership role within a protective services or security operations context

Proven experience organizing and managing complex global trips and high-stakes events for executives

Demonstrated experience solving complex logistical and operational problems under your own initiative, often in time-constrained or demanding environments

Experience operating in protocol-driven environments, including corporate, government, or diplomatic contexts

Evidenced success in communication and presentation skills, particularly in high-stakes or executive-facing settings

Practical experience in project management, including organization, communication, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration

Proven experience working with minimal oversight, maintaining sound judgment and discretion at all times

Willingness to travel extensively (approximately 50%), sometimes on short notice and to high-risk areas

Familiarity with risk intelligence platforms, GPS tracking, emergency communications systems, and other EP-related technologies

Proven experience influencing and driving operational outcomes with vendor teams in global environments

Preferred Qualifications:

Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)

Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)

Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies

Multilingual capabilities preferred to support global executive protection operations across multiple regions and languages

Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies

Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)

Experience supporting crisis management or incident response efforts at the enterprise level

Formal training in executive protection, defensive driving, emergency medical response, or threat assessment

Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)

Prior work in multinational organizations, high-growth companies, or complex matrixed environments

Law Enforcement experience in a security or executive protection role, preferably in a leadership position

About Meta:

Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.

Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Aff We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.

Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at

$137,000/year to $190,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.

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