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Iowa State University seeks a Technical Project Specialist III to develop, manage, promote, and oversee the delivery of a state-wide cybersecurity program targeted toward all political subdivisions across Iowa, through various responsibilities:

• Program Leadership: Under the guidance of Iowa State University and input from the advisory panel, lead and manage program operations. As funding becomes available, provide the leadership and management to expand the program's reach and establish Iowa as a national leader in cybersecurity.
• Program Development: Create, organize, and implement initial programming based on the projects identified by the overall project plan. Garner initial support and identify funding opportunities for program growth.
• Mission Alignment: Ensure the program's mission aligns with the federal guidelines for the program while spearheading long-term growth and risk mitigation.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build positive relationships with local, state, and federal government partners, academic institutions, and relevant communities and organizations.
• Funding and Marketing: Develop funding and marketing strategies, collaborating with the Iowa Department of Management and Iowa State University to secure grants.
• Budget Oversight: Monitor and manage the budget, aligning funds with strategic goals.
• Policy and Compliance: Establish and maintain standard operating procedures, ensuring compliance with state, federal, and contractual requirements, as well as customer agreements.
• Collaboration: Work with Iowa State University extension and other stakeholders to enhance and expand services and to address current and future cybersecurity trends and threats.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship. This is a fixed term position, with expectation for renewal based on availability of funding.

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Senior-level position possessing high-level professional and/or technical skills working independently under minimal supervision to support ISUs mission and department or work unit goals

Applies senior-level professional knowledge and expertise to work requiring greater latitude

Solves moderately complex problems and regularly exercises judgment to determine appropriate action

Regularly exercises judgment to resolve problems and determine appropriate action on a broad set of issue and problems. May provide recommendations regarding problems/issues outside the bounds of defined procedures and practices

Responds to complicated inquiries, provides training, and provides direction to lower-level staff

May provide supervision for one to two other staff (i.e., leads a small work team)

May lead projects for which well-defined practices and procedures may not exist

Provides guidance to students

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To apply for this position, please click on Apply and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:

1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter

If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.

Why Choose ISU?
Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans
Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
Life insurance and long-term disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Various voluntary benefits and discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Wellbeing program
Iowa State offers WorkFlex options for some positions. WorkFlex offers flexibility on when, where, and how you do your work. For more information, please speak with the Hiring Manager.

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About Iowa State University

Iowa State University is classified as a Carnegie Foundation Doctoral/Research University-Extensive, a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), and ranked by U.S. News and World Report as one of the top public universities in the nation. Over 36,000 students are enrolled and served by over 6,200 faculty and staff (see www.iastate.edu). Ames, Iowa is a progressive community of 60,000, located approximately 30 minutes north of Des Moines, and recently voted the best college town in the nation (see www.visitames.com). Iowa State University is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity and strongly encourages applications from all qualified applicants, including women, underrepresented minorities, and veterans. ISU is responsive to the needs of dual career couples, is dedicated to work-life balance through an array of policies, and is an NSF ADVANCE institution. Iowa State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status and will not be discriminated against.

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