Associate Director, Threat Management/Executive Protection

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The Role Moderna is seeking a mission-driven, high-integrity professional to lead threat management and executive protection initiatives. The ideal candidate is a former U.S. Secret Service agent, LEOSA-qualified, with a proven track record conducting complex, high-stakes investigations involving technical evidence such as metadata, digital logs, and access patterns.
We are especially interested in candidates with insider threat or internal misconduct experience, ideally from a role within a federal agency’s Office of Inspector General (OIG). In addition to strong investigative acumen, the successful candidate will bring proficiency in tools like Excel and a curiosity for leveraging AI to improve investigative workflows, scale impact, and unlock new capabilities.
This role combines strategic oversight with hands-on investigative work and will partner across Legal, HR, Privacy, and Digital teams to protect Moderna’s people, data, and mission.
Here’s What You’ll Do Lead internal investigations related to insider threats, misconduct, data exfiltration, and other risk behaviors—especially those involving technical evidence.
Support executive protection efforts through threat assessments, intelligence gathering, and proactive mitigation strategies.
Collect, analyze, and interpret structured and unstructured data (e.g., metadata, system logs, behavioral indicators) to inform investigative findings.
Collaborate closely with Legal, Privacy, HR, and technical teams to ensure effective and legally sound investigations.
Maintain confidentiality, precision, and accountability in all aspects of case management.
Continuously improve investigative procedures and adopt new technologies to enhance the Threat Management program.
Develop and test creative, AI-enabled solutions for prioritization, evidence analysis, and reporting.
Build strong working relationships with law enforcement and other external partners.
Here’s What You’ll Need (Basic Qualifications) 10+ years of experience in law enforcement or security investigations.
Former federal agent status and LEOSA-qualified (required).
Strong investigative experience, particularly with technical, digital, or insider risk matters.
Proven ability to work with metadata, digital logs, and other forensic data.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ability to use data to support analytical conclusions.
Experience coordinating investigations across multiple stakeholders and disciplines.
Excellent judgment, communication skills, and discretion with sensitive issues.
Here’s What You’ll Bring to the Table (Preferred Qualifications) Prior service within the U.S. Secret Service, particularly in protective intelligence or threat assessment roles (strongly preferred)
Familiarity with executive protection principles, including threat assessments and protective intelligence.
Comfort operating in dynamic, ambiguous environments with limited precedent.
Demonstrated curiosity and initiative in applying AI/ML or other emerging technologies to investigative problems.
A desire to make an impact in a fast-paced, high-growth company rooted in values of Boldness, Relentlessness, Curiosity, and Collaboration.
At Moderna, we believe that when you feel your best, you can do your best work.  That’s why our US benefits and global well-being resources are designed to support you—at work, at home, and everywhere in between. Best-in-class healthcare coverage, plus a suite of voluntary benefit programs to support your unique needs A holistic approach to well-being, with access to fitness, mindfulness, and mental health support Lifestyle Spending Accounts to personalize your well-being journey Family planning and adoption benefits Generous paid time off, including vacation, volunteer days, sabbatical, global recharge days, and a discretionary year-end shutdown Savings and investment opportunities Location-specific perks and extras
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Location:
Cambridge
Job Type:
FullTime

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