Manager, Dedicated Operations Center​/Command Center

Company Overview

Global Guardian protects and delivers employees and families from political, environmental, and bad actor threats worldwide. We are a leading provider of emergency medical and security solutions for corporations and individuals. Our 24/7 Operations Centers in McLean, VA and Charlotte, NC, identify, monitor, and respond to threats and emergencies with on‑ground teams in over 100 countries. Our world‑class professionals have extensive intelligence community experience, military special operations, and federal law enforcement.

Founded over ten years ago by a Delta Force Sergeant Major and an Army Special Forces Colonel, we are a values‑based organization focusing on camaraderie, service, and excellence culture. We have managed crises in the worst environments in the world, and we know how to act fast to provide unmatched service for our clients. Global Guardian is an investor‑backed, high‑growth company that offers employees growth opportunities within the organization.

Global Guardian is seeking a dedicated and detail‑oriented Manager, Dedicated Operations Center for a Client in McLean, VA. This role will be responsible for overseeing the day‑to‑day operations of the Command Center/GSOC, ensuring 24/7 coverage and response capabilities. This pivotal role requires a seasoned professional with a deep understanding of industry best practices as it relates to customer service, alarm response and video review, threat intelligence, travel safety and security, emergency management, and escalations.

The GSOC Manager will lead a team of analysts and supervisors to maintain the highest standards of preparedness, response, and recovery capabilities across all regions. This position will act as a trusted and respected member of the GSOC during crisis scenarios.

The Manager of the Command Center/Global Security Operations Center (GSOC) serves as the operational lead for the fully managed 24×7×365 Command Center supporting Success Academy (SA). The role functions as the primary client‑facing authority responsible for incident intake, triage, escalation, monitoring, and resolution across designated SA locations.

• Primary point of contact and direction for all Global Guardian operations personnel and is responsible for overseeing the Command Center.
• Oversee the core operational and intelligence functions of the Command Center, including but not limited to Operations: the intake, triage and response for incident calls according to established SOPs, monitoring of responses through resolution, etc.; and Intelligence: the collection, quality control, training, and delivery of Command Center intelligence products.
• Manage and provide quality control over the production of the Daily Briefs.
• Serve as the subject‑matter expert (SME) and reference point for Command Center analysts.
• Manage all staff in accordance with established Global Guardian and Success Academy policies and guidelines.
• Direct activities to ensure that the Command Center provides support for the threat rating database, threat alert system, and business intelligence services in addition to any client proprietary systems, security databases, and other intelligence monitoring systems.
• Liaise and manage relationships with all relevant SA internal and external stakeholders.
• Administer and control the schedule of the Command Center staff, including other administrative and resource management responsibilities delegated by the Deputy Director.

• Alignment with Success Academy’s principles of corporate culture and goals (see Appendix).
• Excellent verbal and written communication; foreign language skills a plus.
• Strong relationship management skills.
• Experience managing complex projects.
• Ability to manage geographically dispersed teams and de‑escalate situations effectively.
• Ability to maintain composure in dealing with authorities, executives, clients, staff, and others under pressure.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently.

• Five to seven years of global…