Assistant Director, Ohio Persistent Cyber Improvement, Center for Cyber Strategy and Policy
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onUniversity of Cincinnati Uptown (West) Campus, Varsity Village Drive, Uptown Cincinnati, University Heights, The Heights, Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, 45221, United States
Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. As a Carnegie 1 institution, UC combines research prowess with a physical setting described by The New York Times as "the most ambitious campus design program in the country." As the anchor of the Cincinnati Innovation District and home to the oldest cooperative education program in the country, UC contributes significantly to the economic vitality of the city and state. At UC, next is all of us.
UC is a mission-driven organization committed to student success and positively transforming the community through scholarship and service. We thrive on innovation, making an impact, and fostering an environment where staff and faculty are key contributors to UC’s success.
The Ohio Cyber Range Institute (OCRI), housed at the University of Cincinnati, is a partnership among state agencies and academic institutions led by UC, the Ohio Adjutant General, and Cyber Ohio. OCRI’s mission is to advance cybersecurity education, workforce, and economic development. The Ohio Persistent Cyber Improvement project (O-PCI), an OCRI-led initiative funded by the Department of Homeland Security, serves as a training and exercise platform delivered across the state to help local governments improve their cyber defenses and resiliency.
The Assistant Director will lead the O-PCI Education Team, driving the growth of the program to an operational scale capable of supporting all local government entities statewide. This role is pivotal in ensuring high-quality, accessible cyber training by designing, developing, and maintaining curriculum and training materials for local government employees. Reporting to the Associate Director, the Assistant Director will manage the team responsible for translating technical cybersecurity concepts for non-technical audiences and ensuring the program meets strategic objectives and grant requirements.
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Work location
Work model: On-site
University of Cincinnati Uptown (West) Campus, Varsity Village Drive, Uptown Cincinnati, University Heights, The Heights, Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, 45221, United States
Cincinnati, Ohio
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleLead the O-PCI Education Team in designing, developing, and maintaining cybersecurity curriculum for local government employees
- check_circleServe as project manager to ensure O-PCI deliverables meet timelines, quality standards, and grant requirements
- check_circleSupervise Education Team staff including hiring, onboarding, workload management, and performance evaluations
- check_circleEstablish processes to monitor cybersecurity training effectiveness and collect participant feedback for continuous improvement
- check_circleCollaborate with Administrative and Exercise Teams to coordinate curriculum content and statewide program implementation
- check_circleManage complex projects and tasks associated with O-PCI operations and local government relations
- check_circleAssist in developing and implementing strategic goals to achieve O-PCI program objectives
Requirements
- verifiedBachelor's Degree in Information Technology or related field
- verifiedSeven (7) years of relevant work experience
- verifiedProof of employment eligibility via Federal I-9 process
Nice to Have
Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Education, or related field; Master's Degree; Experience in local, state, or federal government work environments; Cybersecurity related or project management related industry recognized certificates; Experience developing or managing training programs, curriculum, or instructional materials, particularly for adult learners.
Benefits & Perks
check_circleComprehensive Tuition Remission for employee and eligible dependentscheck_circleState pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or Alternative Retirement Plan with 14-18% employer contributioncheck_circleGenerous time-off policy including vacation, sick time, and 11 paid holidayscheck_circle6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parentscheck_circleComprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, vision, and prescriptioncheck_circleFlexible spending accounts and wellness programs
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Cybersecurity, Project Management, Curriculum Development, Training Programs, Instructional Materials, Incident Response, Grant Requirements, Public Administration, Business Administration, Information Technology.
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology or related field (experience can substitute); Master's Degree (Additional qualification considered).
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