Associate Director, Event Security - Remote

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. The Associate Director, Event Security is responsible for supporting the operationalization and execution of the organization's executive and event security programs globally. The role supports the development and execution of a global event security strategy encompassing corporate events, executive-attended events, and special or high-risk events. This position serves as a key operational security partner to executives, executive staff, Corporate Security, Intelligence, regional security teams, event stakeholders, and other cross-functional partners. The Associate Director is responsible for translating security risk information into effective operational plans and coordinating the resources necessary to protect executives, employees, guests, and company operations during covered events and executive activities. The role requires significant operational expertise, sound judgment, discretion, and the ability to operate effectively in dynamic and high-pressure environments. You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. For all hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week.

Event Security Planning & Operations Support the operationalization of executive and event security programs globally Support the development and execution of a global strategy for event security covering both corporate and executive-attended events Manage and drive security planning and implementation for key corporate events and special or high-risk events involving executives Conduct advances and provide onsite security coordination for corporate and executive-attended events as required Conduct venue, hotel, office, residential, and other site security reviews associated with executive protection and event security activities Develop comprehensive security plans that appropriately address access control, transportation, emergency response, protective operations, and other identified risks Support consistent implementation of event security standards across domestic and international locations Executive Security Support Serve as a point of contact for executives, executive staff, and associated functions regarding executive and event security matters Manage and execute security planning and implementation for high-risk executive business travel Coordinate executive protection requirements associated with corporate events, executive travel, and other covered activities Conduct security advances and site assessments in support of executive activities Maintain a high degree of discretion and professionalism when supporting executives and handling sensitive or confidential information Risk Assessment & Protective Intelligence Coordinate closely with the Intelligence team to conduct risk assessments for covered events and executive travel Ensure relevant threat intelligence and risk information are incorporated into event and executive security planning Partner with appropriate stakeholders regarding protective intelligence, executive risk assessments, and threat investigations Maintain situational awareness of evolving threats that may affect executives, corporate events, facilities, travel, or company personnel Adjust operational security plans and resources based on changes in threat, vulnerability, or