Cyber Security Awareness & Training Program Coordinator (Operations and Policy Analyst 4)

Initial Posting Date:

02/03/2025

Application Deadline:

02/17/2025

Agency:

Department of Administrative Services

Salary Range:

$7,353 - $10,827

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Cyber Security Awareness & Training Program Coordinator (Operations and Policy Analyst 4)

Job Description:

Opportunity Awaits, Apply Today! Cyber Security Awareness & Training Program Coordinator (Operations and Policy Analyst 4)

Enterprise Information Services (EIS) is a state government-wide information technology (IT) program led by Oregon’s Chief Information Officer (CIO). Cyber Security Services (CSS) is an information security management section within EIS. It acts as a shared information security resource for the state of Oregon. CSS’s mission:  Leading Oregon Government to safeguard the State’s information resources.  Join this essential team as Cyber Security Awareness & Training Program Coordinator performing complex research and analysis around cyber security to guide the enterprise on best practices.

As the Cyber Security Awareness & Training Program Coordinator you will build, maintain and measure the statewide enterprise cybersecurity information awareness and training program services for all state employees with the goal of securing the workforce’s behaviors and ultimately creating a secure culture. You will lead developing, disseminating and communicating the annual security training, monthly awareness campaigns and the phishing simulation program for the State of Oregon. Providing crucial consultative advice on administrative, policy, programmatic, and management aspects of the cybersecurity awareness and training program.

Some core responsibilities include:

• Develop and manage the section’s metrics program to measure the effectiveness of cyber security awareness and training.

• Coordinate outreach to division, agency, and enterprise-partner users on cyber security and awareness initiatives.

• Maintain and support federal and state security compliance regulations, requirements and standards as they pertain to statewide cyber security training; develops long-range plans, goals, objectives and milestones; determines and implements cyber security awareness policies and training activities.

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What We Are Looking For

Minimum Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, Finance, Political Science or any degree demonstrating the capacity for the knowledge and skills; and five years professional-level evaluative, analytical and planning work in design, management and maintenance of a complex, enterprise-wide training program OR;

• Any combination of experience and education equivalent to eight years of professional-level evaluative, analytical and planning work in design, management and maintenance of a complex, enterprise-wide training program.

Desired Attributes:

• Prior experience leading enterprise or state-wide cybersecurity awareness & training events and creating course content or related materials.

• Demonstrated experience delivering training in a classroom setting or work experience that included presenting information to groups.

• Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with superiors, subordinates, peers and other agencies and the public.

• Ability to practice critical thinking skills, including scientific methodology, analyzing technical methodologies, business practices and technical reports.

• Advanced experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook

• Skill managing multiple and competing priorities with short deadlines including the ability to use sound judgment and critical thinking to interpret, prioritize and follow policy direction.

• Ability to work collaboratively with technical and business partners with skills in managing conflict and difficult conversations with colleagues to support a positive workplace culture and promote shared ownership of work.

• Ability to communicate and market complex messages in a simple, clear and engaging manner within our organization, division, agency, and enterprise-partners.

• Extensive experience in cyber security or information technology is not required. However, you will be expected to continually work with and learn from our security team and stay current with the latest cyber security concepts and risks.

Preference Statement:

Preference may be given to those with SANS Security Awareness Professional (SSAP) credential or any certifications in Organizational Change, Marketing, Instructional Design, Adult Education or Communications.

Application Details and Instructions

Your candidate profile, cover letter, and resume are the perfect place to display your interest in the position and highlight the skills and experience you will bring, making you the best candidate for the position. Submissions are screened for consistency of information and communication skills at the professional level (attention to detail, spelling, grammar, etc.).

• Visit the State of Oregon job opportunities webpage to submit your application. Please ensure the work history in your applicant profile is up to date and attach a current copy of your cover letter and resume.  If you are a current State of Oregon employee, you must apply through your employee Workday account.

• This announcement is for 1 (one,) full-time, permanent, Management Service - Exempt, Cyber Security Awareness & Training Program Coordinator (Operations and Policy Analyst 4) position and may be used to fill future vacancies.

• Please save a copy of this job announcement for reference, as it is not available for you to view after the announcement deadline. If you have questions about the announcement, or need an alternate format to apply, please contact the Recruiter, Nancy Karnas, at: nancy.karnas@das.oregon.gov   | 971-719-3083.

Benefits of Joining Our Team

The Department of Administrative Services (DAS) Team strives to create an environment that is supportive and encourages work-life balance and innovation. If you are ready to work with a great group of IT professionals, please consider joining our team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about ensuring that information confidentiality, integrity, scalability, and availability is maintained. Additional benefits include:

• Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, and a competitive benefits package.

• Advancement and learning opportunities that will help grow your career with the State of Oregon.

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• Live, work, and play in Salem, Oregon.

• Hybrid work environment supported and encouraged! This position is eligible for hybrid work but is not suitable for full-time remote work, in-office work will be required. Terms of hybrid work and the work schedule will be discussed and agreed upon with the successful candidate and hiring manager.

Additional Details

• Employee is required to possess and maintain a valid driver’s license issued by the state where the employee resides.

• Finalists will be subject to a computerized criminal history check. Adverse background data may be grounds for immediate disqualification.

• Agency does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete I-9 documentation and confirm authorization to work in the United States. If your employment authorization and documentation is contingent on sponsorship now or in the future, you will not meet Agency employment eligibility standards.

• Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. For more information, please visit Veterans Resources.

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The Department of Administrative Services is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Workforce Diversity. At the Department of Administrative Services, we embody the value of hiring a workforce representative of the communities we serve, understanding that a diverse workforce revitalizes our state. We value diversity and foster a positive and welcoming environment where all employees can thrive.