ABOUT THE TEAM

The Security Special Services Team encompasses Anduril's Crisis Management, Threat Intelligence, Investigations, Travel Security, GSOC and Executive Protection Divisions. Our mission is to safeguard Anduril's people, assets, and operations through integrated security solutions that encompass proactive risk management, crisis preparedness, actionable threat intelligence, thorough investigations, executive protection, and 24/7 global monitoring. We are committed to anticipating and mitigating risks, responding immediately to incidents, and fostering a resilient security culture that enables Anduril to innovate and operate confidently in a dynamic global environment.

ABOUT THE JOB

As Anduril continues to grow and tackle complex government and defense missions, we are seeking a dedicated Crisis Preparedness Manager to enhance our crisis response and business continuity capabilities. This role will provide the structure and leadership necessary to ensure operational resilience, support regulatory compliance, and uphold our duty of care to employees and partners. This role will help embed a consistent, scalable approach to crisis management across the organization, positioning us for long-term success as we evolve.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Crisis Strategy Development: Design and implement comprehensive crisis management plans and response protocols to prepare the organization for potential crises.
• Business Continuity Planning: Develop, implement and maintain a comprehensive business continuity plan (BCP) to ensure organizational resilience during disruptions. Work with Operations Leadership to conduct business impact analyses to identify critical functions and resources necessary for recovery.
• Training and Drills: Conduct training sessions and tabletop exercises to institutionalize response protocols. Promote awareness of business continuity practices across the company to ensure preparedness.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with Facilities, EHS, Legal, HR, and other departments to develop cohesive crisis response strategies that align with organizational goals. Work closely with various internal departments, external partners and stakeholders to integrate business continuity strategies into operational processes.
• Incident Management: Coordinate responses during critical events, minimizing confusion and downtime while demonstrating organizational capability to maintain operational continuity under stress to regulators and investors
• Risk Assessment: Identify and analyze potential risks to the organization, developing mitigation strategies to address vulnerabilities.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure that crisis management practices meet applicable regulatory requirements and industry best practices, including ISO standards. (I.e. ISO 22361 (Crisis Management) and ISO 22320 (Incident Response) OSHA 29 CFR 1910 (EAPs), CA LC 6401.9 (WVPP)
• Communication Management: Establish clear communication channels for crisis situations, ensuring timely and accurate information is dissemination to stakeholders.
• Cost Reduction Strategies: Identify opportunities to reduce costs through potential insurance premium reductions and risk-based savings, reinforcing the company’s ability to meet disclosure and internal control requirements.
• Continuous Improvement: Regularly review and update crisis management plans based on lessons learned from drills, actual incidents, and emerging threats.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Emergency Management, Security Management, Business Administration, EHS or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in crisis management or emergency response.
• Proven ability to develop and implement crisis response protocols and training programs.
• Strong leadership, analytical and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Strong understanding of risk assessment methodologies and crisis response frameworks.
• Excellent communication, leadership, presentation and project management skills.
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance related to crisis management.
• Ability to obtain and maintain relevant security clearances
• Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Advanced Degree: Master’s degree in Emergency Management, Security Management, Business Continuity, EHS or a related field.
• Certifications: Relevant certifications such as Certified Emergency Manager (CEM), Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP), or similar credentials.
• Technology Proficiency: Familiarity with crisis management software and tools for risk assessment and incident reporting.
• Global Perspective: Experience managing crises in international contexts or across multiple jurisdictions.