Global Security Senior Manager, Crisis Management & Executive Protection

Manages the company’s Crisis Management and Emergency Preparedness efforts and supports the Global Security team’s security management and executive protection programs as directed by the Director of Global Security.

About the role

Leads Cubic’s Crisis Management and Business Continuity programs, ensuring personnel and facilities are prepared to respond to and recover from emergencies. Supports global teams with planning, training, exercises, and incident response, while providing clear recommendations to leadership and building strong internal and external partnerships. Occasional travel is required to support onsite training, drills, and exercises.

Supports executive protection for the CEO and Executive Leadership Team (ELT), including risk assessments, threat analysis, and security recommendations. Oversees contract security personnel, training, emergency preparedness, contingency planning, law enforcement coordination, and secure transportation operations.

Reports to the Director of Global Security. This position works 100% on-site under general direction, exercising significant independent judgment and decision-making authority. Requires a customer-focused professional with strong interpersonal skills, sound judgment, and high ethical standards. Must be able to prioritize multiple tasks, follow instructions, meet physical job requirements, and travel as needed.

Responsibilities

Crisis Management

• Develop and manage global crisis management and business continuity plans, templates, drills, training, and exercises; maintain appropriate records and data management.
• Manage the Cubic Floor Marshal Employee Safety program.
• Coordinate with Facilities to execute training, drills, and exercises in collaboration with other Global Security staff and key stakeholders.
• Actively participate in and/or lead the response to actual crisis incidents and events.
• Coordinate with Global Security colleagues to provide advice, counsel, and guidance on travel safety, security practices, procedures, and contingency planning for domestic and international travel.
• Participate in and/or lead the development of emergency preparedness and crisis management policies, protocols, and procedures at local, regional, or global levels.
• Collaborate with Global Security colleagues, Health, Safety & Environment, HR, Legal, and other stakeholders to ensure employee safety and relevant duty of care considerations are in place.
• Manage service delivery of the company’s global emergency notification services, ensuring timely and contractually compliant delivery.
• Establish and maintain critical law enforcement and consular relationships.
• Perform other duties as required.

Executive Protection

• Support the company’s executive protection program(s) by providing protective services for the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Executive Leadership Team (ELT) as necessary.
• Provide armed first response to security incidents at the Balboa Campus, San Diego, CA, ensuring the safety and security of the leadership team, employees, and facility.
• Provide transportation to the CEO and other Executive Leadership Team members as needed and requested; support the Global Security Executive Protection program.
• Conduct route analysis and event planning activities; develop emergency preparedness and incident contingency plans; participate in information and intelligence analysis to ensure a safe and secure work environment for selected company executives, facilities, and off-site locations.
• Assist with the development and implementation of life-safety and duty of care programs, including conducting investigations, site audits, assessments, and delivering relevant employee training and education at current and future company locations.
• Manage all physical, technical, and procedural security components within facilities, including a contract security guard program (if applicable), providing supervision, training, and oversight.
• Partner with HR, Global Trade, Legal, Facilities, and IT to ensure appropriate procedural security policies and procedures are developed and implemented.
• Conduct investigations as directed to support the Global Security, HR, and Legal departments.
• Manage service delivery of various physical and technical security services and products from multiple vendors and contractors, ensuring contract and service oversight and compliance.
• Assist Site Leadership, Proposal, and Business Development interests by providing relevant advice, counsel, security program information, and other required information.
• Establish and maintain critical law enforcement relationships.
• Maintain a high level of physical fitness and personal appearance.
• Display and maintain a high degree of professionalism, confidentiality, and discretion.
• Perform other related tasks as needed.

Requirements

• Four-year degree in a related field of study or equivalent experience.
• Strong knowledge of emergency management procedures and planning.
• Experience in public safety and crisis communications.
• Strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills, with exceptional relationship management competencies to understand the impact and sensitivity of security issues.
• Possess or ability to obtain a concealed carry permit and comply with all relevant training, qualification, and licensing requirements.
• Ability to stay calm and composed under pressure.
• Organizational and interpersonal skills; ability to prioritize, complete multiple tasks, and work under deadlines.
• Ability to react to changing requirements and adjust accordingly.
• Ability to obtain DOD clearance.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Pay

$129,000.00 - $158,000.00 + benefits. The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.