Program Director in Vienna in Wien

Job Description

Description

Leidos Security Operations is seeking an experienced and mission-driven Executive Protection Program Manager to lead protective operations for our executive leadership team within a high-security, high-compliance defense industry environment. This role will ensure the safety, security, and operational continuity of executives during domestic and international travel, corporate events, and site visits.

The Executive Protection Manager will work closely with threat intelligence, corporate security, cybersecurity, and compliance teams to ensure that protective measures meet operational needs.

The job is based at Leidos Global Headquarters in Reston, Virginia.

Primary Responsibilities Reporting to the Chief Security Officer, the selectee will be responsible for:

Lead and manage executive protection operations for the CEO, executive leadership team and Board of Director members in alignment with corporate security protocols and U.S. government regulations.

Recruiting, training, and leading a three-person team comprised of two protection professionals and one executive driver ensuring training, readiness, and operational discipline.

Conduct threat, vulnerability, and risk assessments for all executive-attended events, movements, external meetings, and site visits to ensure their safety.

Engaging and collaborating cross-functionally on event travel schedules and planning to ensure robust protection of key stakeholders.

Coordinate closely with security analysts, Global Resilience security, and government security agencies to ensure accurate situational awareness.

Coordinating, budgeting, and managing contracted external services and assessments in support of the Executive Protection Program.

Planning, and executing the Program’s operational budget.

Assessing, documenting, implementing and enforcing use of force practices, armed protection requirements, and training curriculum as well as proposing changes to policies, procedures and playbooks related to the Program.

Integrate cybersecurity physical security considerations into all executive protection planning.

Ensuring all protection operations comply with company policies and legal requirements while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and discretion.

Provide executive leadership discreet situational intelligence briefings on relevant geopolitical terrorism and criminal threats.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelors degree and 8+ years of executive protection, preferably with corporate security experience, with3+ years in a leadership or management role. Additional years experience may be used in lieu of a degree.

Experience supporting executives or high-value assets in sensitive environments.

Completion of a recognized executive protection training course

Strong working knowledge of threat assessment, advance planning, emergency medical response, and protective operations in compliance-heavy industries.

Proven ability to coordinate with U.S. government security agencies (DSS, FBI, DHS, etc.) and understand relevant security clearance protocols.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to brief senior executives and collaborate at all levels.

Current CPR and AED medical certifications.

Valid driver’s license with clean driving record; defensive/evasive driving training.

Willingness to travel (including OCONUS) and work some non-standard hours based on executive requirements.

Must meet all Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services Personal Protection Specialist requirements with the ability to successfully achieve certifications in armed and unarmed personal protection specialist as well as basic and advanced handgun

Proven ability to maintain composure in dealing with authorities, executives, clients, staff, and the public, including under conditions of urgency and in high-pressure situations

Must be physically fit to provide protective coverage during physically taxing activities

Knowledge of unarmed self-defense tactics (use of force)

Must be a US with ability to obtain a Top Secret security clearance

Possess superior critical thinking skills, analytic ability, creativity, keen attention to detail, and problem-solving skills to address unanticipated issues

Proven ability as a self-starter who can work independently and as part of a team to deliver high value customer support

Qualifications

Current Top Secret security clearance

Bachelor’s degree in Security Management, Criminal Justice, or related field

Experience at the senior organizational level leading dynamic teams

Experience integrating protective intelligence, cyber threat data, and physical security operations

Active Paramedic, First Responder, and Emergency Medical Technician certifications

Experience operating security camera systems/CCTV, access control, and alarm systems

Experience responding to workplace violence issues

De-escalation training

Possess a valid Virginia concealed handgun permit or be eligible to carry under the Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act or HR218

Technical Surveillance Counter Measures experience

Open-source intelligence training or experience

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Original Posting:

October 13, 2026

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

Pay Range $105,300.00 - $190,350.00

The Leidos 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 (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to , , , , , citizenship, , physical or mental , medical condition, genetic information, , family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, , or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

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