Manager, Executive Protection

Date Posted:  | Country:
United States of America |

Location:

US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-124 ~ 400 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 124 | Position:
Onsite

Role requires U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance. Candidates must also meet the following requirements: U.S. citizenship, active and transferable government‑issued security clearance prior to start date, LEOSA certification (or ability to obtain), TSA Armed Security Officer certification (or ability to obtain), and a proficient drive and protection skill set.

• Coordinate schedules/itinerary for travel planning with the principal’s executive assistant daily.
• Drive primary and secondary routes in advance of all local venues.
• Support flights in and out of Reagan International Airport as a TSA‑Armed Security Officer.
• Liaise with management, industry representatives, customers, and law enforcement concerning executive protection, events, operations, and objectives.
• Perform and execute the development of comprehensive physical security plans and employ risk‑vulnerability assessment methodologies to safeguard senior executive leadership.
• Maintain company executive transport vehicles: inspections, accident tracking, delivery to dealership for repairs or replacements, and weekly washing and cleaning.
• Provide security at company‑sponsored events.
• Supplement other members of the Physical Security organization as directed.

• Typically requires a university degree and minimum eight years of relevant experience or an advanced degree and five years of experience, or, in the absence of a degree, twelve years of relevant experience.
• At least ten years of experience in security operations, armed forces, or local law enforcement at the federal, state, or local government level.
• Active and transferable U.S. government‑issued security clearance before start date.
• Leosa certification (or ability to obtain).
• TSA Armed Security Officer certification (or ability to obtain).
• Capable of working independently and adapting to varying work‑paces while maintaining high attentiveness and energy.
• Ability to adjust work schedule on short notice to accommodate leadership schedule and security needs.
• Sound operational judgement and flexibility to shift priorities to address varying challenges.
• Positive attitude with a professional communication style and appearance.
• Maintain close liaison with government and industry security, law enforcement, and intelligence professionals.

• Prior experience in military or law enforcement, specifically conducting close protection and driving of VIPs.
• Tactical experience working on an active SWAT, SRT, or similar unit.
• Technical Security Counter‑Measure (TSCM) experience.
• Counter‑intelligence experience.
• Experience collaborating with other businesses to develop and maintain progressive security programs.
• Prior training in firearms, defensive tactics, defensive/evasive driving, arrest techniques, and/or emergency medicine.
• Experience with workplace violence and/or threat management programs.
• Experience conducting Threat, Risk & Vulnerability Assessments.
• Ability to work effectively and comfortably with internal/external customers of all levels.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching funds and a separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Student loan repayment program.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Optional coverages: pet insurance; home and auto insurance; additional life and accident insurance; critical illness insurance; group legal;  protection.
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits.
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning.
• Autism benefit.
• Employee assistance plan with up to ten free counseling sessions.
• Healthy You incentives, wellness rewards program, Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits.
• Bright Horizons child and elder care services.
• Teladoc Medical Experts second‑opinion program.
• Relocation may be eligible for this position.
• Salary range: 107,500 USD – 204,500 USD.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action employment for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans in compliance with Section
503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.