Staff VP & Deputy Chief Security Officer

Location:   Indianapolis, IN

This role requires associates to be in-office at least 3 days per week, fostering collaboration and connectivity, while providing flexibility to support productivity and work-life balance. This approach combines structured office engagement with the autonomy of virtual work, promoting a dynamic and adaptable workplace. Alternate locations may be considered.  Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless an accommodation is granted as required by law.

Summary

Responsible for setting the strategic direction, planning, development, and management of programs across multiple global security functions.

Position Responsibilities

Threat and Incident Management

• Directs the Threat Management and Incident Management programs.

• Leads the Insider Threat program and supports the direction of the Security Awareness program.

Global Risk Assessment and Intelligence

• Directs the global site security risk assessment program and the global security travel program.

• Responsible for the delivery of intelligence products that identify key risk factors and deliver strategic risk mitigation solutions.

• Provides direction and oversight in identifying, tracking, and monitoring emerging global security threats and trends.

• Directs research and analysis efforts, delivering briefs on global security threats and issues.

• Conducts research and produces reports and advisories on global security risks.

• Updates senior management on strategic intelligence issues and represents global security in key business meetings and strategic planning events.

• Oversees the intelligence support function for Executive Protection and Major Event Security programs.

Governance, Compliance, and Policy

• Enforces governance and compliance policies related to security programs.

• Initiates changes in corporate policies and procedures to counter developing security threats to the enterprise.

• Coordinates the organization’s risk model program.

Leadership and Team Management

• Oversees the global security team.

• Hires, trains, coaches, counsels, and evaluates performance of direct reports.

• Develops and documents standards for measuring the efficiency and effectiveness of programs.

• Support the recruitment, onboarding, and development of global security team members.

Relationships and Communication

• Develops relationships and maintains communication with appropriate federal, state, and local law enforcement groups.

• Collaborates with key internal partners on enterprise-wide risk mitigation programs.

• Serves as a trusted advisor, project manager, and thought partner, driving the execution of security initiatives.

• Drives cross-functional collaboration across business units, regions, and teams.

• Serves as key liaison between the CSO, security leadership, and executive management.

Strategic Planning and Execution

• Responsible for strategic planning and alignment of the GSS function and leadership team.

• Responsible for the successful completion of GSS major projects and initiatives.

• Partner with the Chief Security Officer (CSO) and finance teams to develop, monitor and optimize the global security budget.

Position Requirements

Requires a BA/BS degree related field and a minimum of 10 years of leadership experience within a major law enforcement agency, the military, the US Intelligence community, public or private sector security or a business intelligence organization; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.

Preferred Skills, Capabilities and Experiences

Master’s Degree strongly preferred. 

Certified Protection Professional (CPP) Certification strongly preferred.

Experience leading security programs for a multinational or global organization strongly preferred.

Corporate Title: Staff VP Security Strategy and Risk

Please be advised that Elevance Health only accepts resumes for compensation from agencies that have a signed agreement with Elevance Health. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Elevance Health.

Who We Are

Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities – and making healthcare simpler. We are a Fortune 25 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry, looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve.

How We Work

At Elevance Health, we are creating a culture that is designed to advance our strategy but will also lead to personal and professional growth for our associates. Our values and behaviors are the root of our culture. They are how we achieve our strategy, power our business outcomes and drive our shared success - for our consumers, our associates, our communities and our business.

We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement), medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, stock purchase plan, life insurance, wellness programs and financial education resources, to name a few.

Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy. Unless specified as primarily virtual by the hiring manager, associates are required to work at an Elevance Health location at least once per week, and potentially several times per week. Specific requirements and expectations for time onsite will be discussed as part of the hiring process.

The health of our associates and communities is a top priority for Elevance Health. We require all new candidates in certain patient/member-facing roles to become vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza. If you are not vaccinated, your offer will be rescinded unless you provide an acceptable explanation. Elevance Health will also follow all relevant federal, state and local laws.

Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact elevancehealthjobssupport@elevancehealth.com for assistance.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.