Executive Protection Senior Manager

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

The Boeing Company is looking for an Executive Protection Senior Manager to join the team in Seattle, WA; Berkeley, MO; Hazelwood, MO; or Arlington, VA.

We are seeking an experienced, strategic, and operationally focused Senior Manager of Executive Protection (EP) to lead and scale our EP program. The ideal candidate will have proven executive protection experience, exceptional leadership and mentorship abilities, and a track record of aligning EP operations with broader business objectives. This role will oversee day-to-day EP operations, develop and maintain policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), drive program strategy and long‑term forecasting, and cultivate strong, positive relationships with the Executive Council, board members, partners, and customers.

Potential new-hire candidates upon being extended a conditional offer of employment will need to pass a fitness test and physical to continue through the hiring process. 

Position Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the executive protection function, including planning, staffing, scheduling, and operational execution of EP assignments

• Provide strategic direction for EP programs aligning security initiatives with business goals and risk posture

• Mentor, coach, and develop direct reports; foster a high-performance, accountable culture

• Build and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders, senior company leaders, customer C-suite executives, partners, vendors, and peers

• Oversee development and maintenance of SOPs, policies, security operations plans (SOP/Plans), and crisis response playbooks

• Establish, maintain, and drive management operating rhythms (e.g., weekly leadership syncs, monthly reviews, quarterly planning) to ensure disciplined execution and continuous improvement

• Define and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and objectives; set performance goals and conduct regular performance reviews

• Manage EP program budget planning and expense oversight, including forecasting, procurement coordination, and cost optimization

• Review employee threat assessments, advance work, travel risk management, and incident after-action reviews

• Liaise with legal, Human Resources (HR), facilities, and other internal/external business units to ensure compliance, privacy, and business continuity

• Assume Delegate of Authority responsibilities for the Protective Services Director as needed

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 10+ years of experience supporting executive protection, close protection, and/or major event security operations

• Experience managing Executive Protection teams, supervisors, and/or managers

• Experience running day-to-day Executive Protection operations and planning complex protective details

• Experience with oversight of budgets and financial data

• Experience aligning security strategy with organizational strategy

• Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally on short notice

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Ability to pass a Fitness Test

• Current certification with CPP, PSP, CISM and/or advanced security-related education

• Experience with a background in Military, Law Enforcement, Government Protective Services, Private-Sector, and/or equivalent

• Experience with crisis management, emergency response, and incident command structure

• Experience with physical security, technology integration (CCTV, access control, communication systems), and investigations

• Experience supporting multi-jurisdictional, multinational operations

• Experience as a strategical thinker with operational excellence and attention to detail

• Experience with excellent written and verbal communication

• Experience creating, implementing, and maintaining SOPs, policies, and security operation plans

• Ability to work calm under pressure, decisive, and adaptable in fluid environments

Conflict Of Interest:

Successful Candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict Of Interest (COI) assessment process.

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Pay & Benefits:

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range: $165,000 – $220,000

Applications for this position will be accepted until May. 25, 2026

Export Control Requirements:

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Export Control Details:

US based job, US Person required

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Experience Level
Manager
Contingent Upon Program Award
No, this position is not contingent upon program award

Schedule
Full time

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.