Planate Management Group (PMG) is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, and Orlando, Florida USA with technical support centers in Southeast Asia and East Africa, that provide program management and facilities engineering services worldwide. Planate is a small business provider of planning, design, infrastructure management, technical consulting, engineering, and construction management services in support of the US Department of Defense (DOD) and its Service (Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps) missions, along with other US federal agencies, all over the world.

The Security Manager Consultant will be responsible for providing strategic oversight and operational support for travel security, geopolitical risk advisory, and emergency response across project deployments and global operations. This role requires strong analytical capability, sound judgment, and proven experience in security risk management, travel advisory, and crisis response, particularly in complex and high-risk environments.

Key responsibilities:

·       Develop, implement, and continuously improve travel security policies and procedures to support safe domestic and international travel, including project deployments.

·       Conduct security risk assessments for travel destinations and project locations, providing clear recommendations and mitigation strategies to management.

·       Monitor geopolitical developments, travel advisories, and global security threats, ensuring timely communication of risks affecting personnel and operations.

·       Provide pre-travel and pre-deployment security briefings, including local context, cultural awareness, threat identification, and emergency procedures.

·       Coordinate with external security providers, government authorities, and evacuation partners to obtain intelligence and support operational security initiatives.

·       Maintain ongoing communication with traveling and deployed personnel, ensuring situational awareness and rapid response to emerging risks.

·       Lead and coordinate responses to security incidents, including civil unrest, security threats, natural disasters, and emergency situations, including evacuation coordination where required.

·       Conduct post-incident reviews and debriefings to identify lessons learned and continuously improve security protocols and preparedness.

 Qualifications To be successful in the role: 

• A bachelor’s degree in security management, International Relations, or a related field.
• Proven experience in security management, preferably with a focus on travel security, risk advisory, or project deployment support.
• Demonstrated experience in security risk assessment, incident response, and crisis management.
• Experience working in international or high-risk environments is an advantage.
• Strong understanding of geopolitical risks and global security trends.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder coordination skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capability.
• Ability to work independently, handle sensitive information, and operate under pressure.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to manage reporting and documentation.
• Flexibility to travel and support global operations, including high-risk locations.

Why Planate?

Planate Management Group is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Joining the Planate team opens you to an experience working for a Global company where you are among a team that is considered a premier trusted partner for planning, design, engineering, asset management, and professional service solutions anytime, anywhere.  We Take Care of Our Own; Personally, and Professionally, Up and Down the Line.  

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