Listing Description
Who we are
Bixal is a mission-driven, woman-owned small business determined to improve people's lives through human-centered strategies and transformative technologies, with a firm belief that everyone has the right to an effective government.
We deliver on this belief by partnering with leading Federal agencies to design, develop, and deliver powerful customer experiences through holistic digital product solutions and strategic communications initiatives––bringing a high standard and unique creative energy to our clients––and our wonderfully diverse culture is what makes it all possible.
Bixal unites different people with different perspectives from all over the world! We provide our team with an open and empowered environment where collaboration thrives and solutions flourish.
Location:
100% Remote: This role can work remotely from anywhere in the United States. You must be legally authorized to work in the US. Bixal does not provide visa sponsorship.
What will you do?
The Director of Global Security & Risk will work closely with Operations, our International Practice Area, Technology, Finance, and People & Culture to lead enterprise risk management and global security, focusing on the protection of team members, assets, and operations globally. The Director will develop and maintain safety and security policies, procedures, and systems for Bixal's global operations and country offices, coordinated closely with the Bixal Emergency Response Plan (ERP) and Emergency Response Team (ERT). The Director will oversee insurance management and travel risk management, as well as advise and lead capacity-building efforts across Bixal to support the rollout of the ERP and country security plans. The Director will work remotely, adhering to US Eastern Standard time but may occasionally attend meetings outside regular hours for global collaboration.
Responsibilities:
Organizational Strategies and PlansDevelop and maintain enterprise risk management controls and systems.Create and implement physical and personnel safety and security programs, aligning them with operational needs globally.Manage a comprehensive process for identifying, assessing, mitigating, monitoring, and reporting on risks that may impact on enterprise performance.Draft organizational-level security policies and facilitate their rollout in close collaboration with the ERT and program teams.Update security incident reporting program and ensure its efficacy. Evaluate and optimize vendor relationships for safety and security services and identify gaps.
Training and Capacity Strengthening Set-up targets for capacity strengthening and security training roll-out and implementation at both organizational and country levels.Collaborate with the corporate learning and development team to identify, vet, and create learning opportunities to foster a culture of safety.Identify and facilitate learning opportunities, including crisis management, emergency response, and first aid.
Compliance and Audits Oversee audits of security procedures and evaluate risk metrics within the organization.Ensure subcontract safety and security policies align with Bixal standards and contractual obligations. Support internal audits of the risk management framework.
Security Monitoring and Response Regularly review the ERP and country security plans based on internationally recognized standards and best practices.Serve as the hub for monitoring, assessing, and interpreting risks affecting personnel or business, as detailed in the ERP.Capture open-source information, news media, and vendor-curated information, as well as interact with counterparts across industry, government, and other partners.Oversee traveler safety and security protocols to ensure Bixal fulfills its duty of care.Lead incident response efforts for security incidents and offer solutions for continuous operation and prevention. In crisis events, quickly provide insight and nuanced assessment of impacts to the business and shape the company’s response to disruptive, dynamic events.
Coordination Collaborate with Bixal country teams on safety and security matters.Influence leadership, stakeholders, and third-party providers to address security concerns.Serve as a member of the Emergency Response Team.Promote a culture of quality, excellence, and high standards.Maintain working relationships and a working environment characterized by trust and inclusion.Perform other related duties as assigned.
Business DevelopmentParticipate in client events and forums to positively represent the organization and develop and maintain relationships with the industry. As appropriate, play an active role in new client acquisition by supporting business development initiatives to enhance and grow Bixal's business in each of the areas that it works.
Qualifications:Bachelor's degree.8+ years of experience in operations, security management, or related fields, including supporting international development and/or humanitarian programming. Minimum of one year of direct security management experience in a non-permissive environment. Experience in the development and rollout of policies, procedures, and systems at the home office or regional level.Knowledge of and certification in relevant standards for the management of security by accredited organizations. Strong cross-cultural skills and experience working in multilingual environments. Fluency in written and spoken English. Professional competency in Spanish or French a plus.Perks & benefits
Competitive base salary
Flex hours
Work from home flexibility
401K with matching incentive
Parental Leave
Medical/dental/vision benefits
Flex Spending Account
Company provided short-term disability
Company provided life insurance
Commuter benefits
Generous PTO
11 Paid holidays
Professional development opportunities
New business referral bonus
Bixal is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. It ensures equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are dedicated to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within our organization and beyond.
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