Managing Director, Security and Internal Services

Who We Are

The Edison Electric Institute (EEI) is the association that represents all U.S. investor-owned electric companies. Our members provide electricity for more than 220 million Americans and operate in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. As a whole, the electric power industry supports more than 7 million jobs in communities across the United States.

EEI employees are required to work in office Monday-Thursday, and have the option to work remotely on Fridays.

Position Overview

The Managing Director, Security and Internal Services has responsibility for EEI’s 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 EEI’s headquarters and both internal and external events. The Managing Director oversees the Internal Services team and collaborates closely with EEI’s Membership and Events team and other divisions to support EEI’s mission. Some travel is required to support external events. In addition, this role 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

Security and Safety

The Managing Director serves as EEI’s senior authority on physical security, developing and sustaining a comprehensive security program across the enterprise. Specific responsibilities include:

• 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, it’s staff, facility, and events.
• Spearhead EEI’s 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.

Internal Services and Facilities