Operations Specialist

## Role Overview The Operations Specialist is responsible for supporting the planning, coordination, and execution of AT-RISK International’s clients and internal security and protection operations. Reporting to the Director of Operations, this position provides operational coordination, project support, research, logistics, compliance tracking, and administrative support across the Operations department. The role serves as a flexible resource to increase departmental capacity and support effective delivery of client engagements. The Operations Specialist will assist with partner management, protective personnel sourcing, travel and operational logistics, credentialing and vetting, special projects, and general Operations and Executive Protection support. The position will work closely with Operations Managers, department leadership, protective personnel, partners, clients, and internal stakeholders to verify operational requirements are organized, communicated, and executed effectively. The role may also provide remote, on-call, and in-person support for client engagements, events, and other operational requirements, with domestic and international travel anticipated. ## Duties - Provide operational, protective, logistical, and risk mitigation support for AT-RISK International client engagements and internal operations as assigned. - Support the planning, coordination, and execution of Executive Protection, secure transportation, and other protective operations. - Conduct, monitor, and participate in protective assignments as required. - Coordinate staffing requirements for protective operations, including research, sourcing, scheduling, and coordination of protection personnel and operational partners. - Manage and maintain the company’s partner roster, including capabilities, geographic coverage, availability, credentials, and other relevant operational information. - Conduct ongoing partner outreach and support the development and maintenance of operational relationships with partners and vendors. - Support the research, sourcing, vetting, hiring, and onboarding of protective personnel and operational resources. - Conduct and support advance work and prepare operational briefings, materials, and recommendations for protective teams and clients. - Coordinate and communicate operational requirements with clients, partners, protective personnel, and internal stakeholders before, during, and after assignments. - Provide remote operational support outside of normal business hours, including nights and weekends, as required to monitor active operations, address issues, and coordinate resources. - Participate in AT-RISK International’s on-call rotation as required. ## Skill Sets - Exceptional organizational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize competing demands and meet deadlines. - Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy. - Strong judgment, discretion, and commitment to the highest ethical and professional standards. - Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. - Ability to build and maintain effective professional relationships across clients, partners, vendors, and internal teams. - Strong analytical reasoning, research, and problem-solving skills. ## Experience Requirements - Minimum of five years of relevant experience in Executive Protection, protective operations, corporate security, law enforcement, military operations, security operations, or a related field. - Demonstrated experience supporting protective operations, advance work, secure transportation, protective staffing, or security logistics. - Experience coordinating personnel, partners, vendors, or operational resources.