Job Description Summary

The Senior Director, Special Event Security demonstrates accountability for objectives related to Global Security operations, procedures, and processes. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of security planning, security logistics, and security operations for special events. This role requires a strategic leader with expertise in event security, protective intelligence, threat identification and mitigation, crisis response planning as well as extensive experience leading, and coordinating with, executive protection teams, local and federal law enforcement, and other stakeholders. The Senior Director will ensure the safety and security of all event participants while maintaining operational excellence and compliance with relevant regulations.

Job Description

Job Title: Special Event Security Lead

Company Intro/About Us:
GE Aerospace is a global leader in aviation, providing advanced technologies and solutions for commercial and military aircraft. At GE Aerospace, we prioritize safety, quality, delivery, and cost (SQDC), with safety always being the most critical. Working here means joining a team dedicated to innovation, operational excellence, and fostering a culture of respect and collaboration.

Site, Business, OR Functional Area Overview:
As part of the Global Security team, you will work in a dynamic environment that values teamwork, professionalism, and continuous improvement. Our team is committed to ensuring the safety and security of our employees, assets, and operations worldwide.

Role Overview:
The Special Event Security Lead will oversee and execute day-to-day tasks related to special event security, protective intelligence threat mitigation, and special assignments. This role requires frequent travel (up to 50%) domestically and internationally and flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement comprehensive security plans for special events, including risk assessments, resource allocation, and contingency planning.
• Lead and mentor a team of security professionals, fostering a culture of safety, quality, and operational excellence.
• Conduct advance security work, including site surveys, route planning, and venue assessments.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies.
• Contribute to protective intelligence operations and threat mitigation strategies.
• Develop and maintain special event crisis response protocols, ensuring readiness for emergency situations.
• Serve as a vital member of the Global Security team, supporting security operations, crisis management, documentation, and training initiatives.

The Ideal Candidate:
The ideal candidate is a skilled influencer with strong evaluative judgment, capable of solving complex problems and leading teams in high-stress environments. They are detail-oriented, professional, and possess excellent communication and organizational skills.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in the United States Intelligence Community.
• Experience leading a planning committee or serving as an organizational lead during a DHS-designated National Special Security Event (NSSE) or SEAR 1 Special Event.
• Experience leading an Executive Protection team.
• Expertise in threat assessment and risk management for high-profile individuals or events.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US DoD Top Secret Security Clearance.
• Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Frequent travel (up to 50%) domestically and internationally.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Risk Assessment and Business Acumen: The ability to identify, evaluate, and prioritize potential threats and vulnerabilities, and to develop strategies to mitigate these risks. Understand the internal and external factors that impact the organization including market trends, competitive landscape and regulatory requirements.
• Information & Analytical Thinking: the ability to collect, analyze and interpret information from various sources to anticipate and counteract potential security threats, while thinking critically and analytically to solve complex security problems and make informed decisions.
  
  Adaptability and Resilience: The capacity to adapt to changing security landscapes and recover quickly from setbacks or incidents.
  
  Interpersonal Skills & Customer Service: Strong interpersonal abilities, effective networking and collaboration capabilities, and cultural competence. High emotional intelligence and self-awareness are essential for fostering a respectful approach to security operations.
  
  Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey security policies, procedures, and incident reports to stakeholders at all levels. Active listening & relationship building.
  
  Project Management: The ability to plan, execute, and oversee security projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget.

Additional Information:

• Shift: Flexible availability required, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Background and drug screening required.
• Physical requirements: Ability to perform multiple tasks in challenging, high-stress environments.
• Environmental notes: Frequent travel domestically and internationally.

Closing:
Join GE Aerospace and contribute to redefining the future of flight while ensuring the safety and security of our operations. This role is subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations. Applicants must meet export control requirements to be eligible for this position.

The base pay range for this position is $144,000.00-200,000.00 The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of your base salary/ commission based on the plan. This posting is expected to close on Friday, July 18th, 2025.

GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like HealthAhead, your physical,
emotional, financial and social wellbeing. Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage, access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace; and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include
tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time -off for vacation or illness.
GE Aerospace (General Electric Company or the Company) and its affiliates each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or prog rams (i.e., is
a "Sponsor"). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor's welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.
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Attorney-Client Privileged

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, for applicants who are not asylees, refugees, lawful permanent residents or U.S. Citizens (i.e., not a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), otherwise known as a U.S. Person), final offers will be contingent on the ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

Additional Information

GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: No