Managing Director – Security and Internal Services

Edison Electric Institute

Managing Director overseeing security and internal services at Edison Electric Institute. Responsible for physical security, internal services operations, and facilities management.

Posted 7/1/2026full-timeWashington • District of Columbia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $190,000 - $290,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

C++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The Managing Director, Security and Internal Services has responsibility for EEIs physical security program, internal services operations, and facilities management.
Reporting directly to the Chief Administrative Officer, this position sets strategic direction and ensures seamless day-to-day delivery across security, safety, facilities, and support services for EEIs headquarters and both internal and external events.
The Managing Director oversees the Internal Services team and collaborates closely with EEIs Membership and Events team and other divisions to support EEIs mission.
Some travel is required to support external events.
Requires the ability and availability to report to the office during emergency situations, inclement weather, or unplanned closures when other staff are not expected to be present.
Lead implementation of recommendations from security assessments and evaluations, including all future physical security reviews.
Develop, implement, and continuously refine a comprehensive Physical Security policy spanning the entire organization.
Responsible for continuous monitoring of security threats to EEI, its staff, facility, and events.
Spearhead EEIs efforts to cultivate a pervasive, organization-wide security culture through awareness programs and targeted training.
Assume full accountability for contracted security services, including vendor selection, performance management, and contract compliance.
Curate and deliver physical security training programs for employees and contractors.
Oversee all aspects of executive security.
Lead workplace safety programs and emergency preparedness initiatives, including evacuation procedures, CPR/AED training, and active assailant protocols.
Conduct enterprise-wide risk and vulnerability assessments; implement mitigation strategies aligned with applicable regulatory and compliance requirements.
Coordinate security logistics for high-profile external events, including liaison duties with event venues, EEI members, law enforcement, and emergency responders as needed.
Accountable for key elements of business continuity.
The Managing Director provides strategic and operational oversight of EEIs Internal Services function, ensuring efficient and professional delivery of centralized support services.
Holds accountability for the daily operations and maintenance of EEIs office space.
Develops policies and establishes standards for parking, office space assignment, and other key workplace logistics related processes.
Maintains senior-level relationship with building management, key contractors, and strategic facilities vendors, including real-estate broker, architects, and general contractors.
In coordination with the Chief Administrative Officer and Corporate Secretary, oversee lease administration, physical due diligence, and facility transition planning for any future office relocations or build-outs.
Direct all printing, reprographics, mailroom, shipping, and receiving operations.
Oversee financial tracking, chargebacks, and reporting for internal services functions.
Manage vendor relationships, negotiate contracts, and ensure ongoing compliance with organizational policies; coordinate with legal and finance teams for approvals.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelors degree required; advanced degree or professional certifications in security management (e.g., CPP), facilities management (e.g., CFM, FMP), or a related field strongly preferred.
Minimum 10-12 years of progressively responsible experience in physical security, safety, and/or facilities management, including at least 3-5 years in a senior leadership role.
Demonstrated experience designing and managing enterprise-wide physical security programs, including access control, video surveillance, executive protection, and travel security.
Proven ability to develop and implement security policies, conduct risk assessments, and lead emergency preparedness initiatives.
Experience overseeing facilities operations, vendor management, and contract administration.
Familiarity with office lease administration and experience supporting office relocations or build-outs is a plus.
Strong budget management skills, with experience overseeing significant operational and capital budgets.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to present to and work effectively with senior leadership, board members, and external stakeholders.
High degree of discretion and sound judgment in handling sensitive and confidential matters.
Collaborative working style with the ability to build trusted partnerships across a complex organization.
Some travel required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical
dental
vision
401k
paid time off
tuition assistance
wellness incentives and programs
transportation subsidy
professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

Physical Security Policy DevelopmentAccess ControlVideo SurveillanceExecutive ProtectionTravel SecurityFacilities ManagementContract AdministrationRisk AssessmentEmergency PreparednessOffice Lease Administration

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsCollaborative Working StyleDiscretion and Sound Judgment

Certifications

CPPCFMFMP