Blue Cross Blue Shield Association · 3 weeks ago
Corporate Security Lead Consultant
US DC 9th St NW
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
7+ years expBlue Cross Blue Shield Association is dedicated to ensuring the safety and security of executives and organization-sponsored events. This role focuses on proactive planning, vendor oversight, and collaboration with stakeholders to maintain a secure environment and mitigate physical risks.
CommunitiesInsurance
Responsibilities
Executive & Event Security Oversight: Lead planning and execution of physical security measures for executives and events. Provide input on security policies, risk mitigation strategies, and crisis response protocols. Coordinate with internal teams and external partners to ensure effective security operations
Protective Intelligence Monitoring: Monitor and assess physical threats to inform proactive security decisions. Stay current on emerging risks, technologies, and regulatory requirements. Recommend tools and systems to support protective intelligence
Vendor Management: Oversee vendor relationships for security personnel and systems. Ensure service delivery meets expectations for timeliness, accuracy, and compliance. Manage security-related projects and budgets
Stakeholder Collaboration: Build and maintain partnerships with internal departments, law enforcement, and external security teams. Integrate security requirements into broader organizational operations. Participate in industry training and liaison activities
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Security Management, Criminal Justice or a related field or equivalent work experience
7+ Years of progressively responsible experience in corporate security, law enforcement, intelligence, or military security operations
Comprehensive knowledge of security protocols and practices relating to executive protection, physical security, crisis management and life safety programs
Capable of developing and maintaining access to sources of information with various regulatory and other security entities
Proven ability to advocate/negotiate a position/point of view to others and the ability to act independently and make appropriate decisions in complex situations and effectively present information and establish clear understanding and buy-in, particularly to senior management-level personnel and external audiences
Ability to conduct presentations to various groups, both in an informational and training environment
Proven ability to develop relationships, and establish trust in professional effectiveness
Exceptional communication skills, including interactions with executive staff
Excellent analytical skills, independent business judgment, the ability to think creatively to determine appropriate conclusions, and a willingness to take the initiative to take the appropriate actions in response
Excellent organizational, project management and leadership skills and the ability to think strategically and have an excellent corporate presence, maintaining composure and tact in an adversarial and sometimes antagonistic environment
Technical proficiency with Microsoft Windows, WORD, EXCEL, PowerPoint and Outlook
Preferred
Master's Degree in Security Management, Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or other related business discipline or equivalent work experience
Background that meets eligibility for LEOSA qualification
ASIS International - Certified Protection Professional (CPP)
Minimum of 8–10 years of progressively responsible experience in corporate security, law enforcement, intelligence, or military security operations
15+ years of relevant experience (including supervisory or command experience in military or law enforcement) can be substituted
Benefits
Paid time off
11 holidays
Medical/dental/vision insurance
Generous 401(k) matching
Lifestyle spending account
Many other benefits
Company
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association is a national federation of 36 independent operated Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Kim Keck
President and CEO
Lynn Merritt
Chief People Experience Officer
Recent News
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