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Job Offer: Analytics Project Manager:Lamar UniversityJob description:Analytics Project Manager
Posting DetailsPosition InformationPosting Number: 20112928 Position Title: Analytics Project Manager FTE: 1.0 Employment type: Staff Department: Sponsored Program Administration Position Summary Information Job Summary/Basic Function: About this function: The SETX Data Analytics & Cybersecurity Center focuses on advancing digital capacity and enhancing cybersecurity and resiliency for the operations of energy, petrochemical and port industries in southeast Texas. The Department of Energy funded center focuses on enhancing the cybersecurity of the energy and petrochemical industry, and coordinate research, innovation, education, workforce development and outreach activities in the focused areas. The project manager will be responsible for organizing and coordinating the center's project activities. The ideal candidate will have practice managing teams to produce results in a timely manner and will be expected to work with minimum supervision. The position will be funded by external grants to these centers. The prosperous candidate will be responsible for managing operations, fostering collaboration, and ensuring the centers achieve their goals. The initial appointment is 2 years. Continuation of employment is pending on fund availcapability and work performance. What You'll Do - Position Responsibilities 1. Center Management and Administration: » Develops, implements, and maintains policies and procedures for the center's programs, ensuring efficient and compliant operations. » Coordinates tasks and initiatives across both centers, fostering collaboration and synergy. Assists the Lead Principal Investigator (in this case, the Director) in everyday management tasks, including budget oversight, personnel management, and procurement activities. » Manages and reviews the center's expenditures, preparing project reports and ensuring compliance with financial guidelines required by federal funding agencies (e.g., The Uniform Guidance, 2 CFR Part 200 ). » Manages communication with the Director of Sponsored Grant Management of Lamar University's ORSPA. 2. Event Coordination, Community Outreach and Engagement: » Coordinates and manages meetings and events with industry partners and stakeholders. Organizes and executes special events, including symposiums, workshops, special sessions, seminars, and training activities, to promote innovative initiatives with internal and external stakeholders. » Develops and implements K-12 outreach programs to raise consciousness about data analytics and cybersecurity to promote careers in cybersecurity and upskill the cyber workforce. » Coordinates on-campus activities and online events to engage students, faculty, and the public to promote cybersecurity initiatives that will assist with the development of future infrastructure in the Gulf Coast region. 3. Grant Management: » Serve as the liaison with Department of Energy program and grant offices. » Facilitates grant reporting-related communications with external entities. » Compiles, tracks, and analyzes data resulted from experiments, simulations, code development, engineering testbed examination and program synthesis. » Prepares, reviews, and revises reports and documentation to ensure compliance with the executed agreement. » Maintains and distributes federal documents, memorandums, and forms to ensure project compliance with federal, state laws and university policies. 4. Fostering collaborations: » Serves as a primary liaison among the centers, the stakeholders, and the community; develop effective actions to foster collaboration. » Represent the center at pertinent professional/community events. » Understands and researches new industry trends and technologies, related to data analytics and cybersecurity. » Identify and assist in pursuing external funding opportunities to support the center's activities. Key Competencies: » knowledge of engineering systems and the connected control mechanisms (PID, remote access protocols, system control data formats and data encryption). » capability to build and maintain strong relationships with various constituencies to facilitate collaborative relationships among departments and other units internal and external cohorts. » Proficient knowledge of grant management processes and procedures, including budgeting, procurement, hiring, reporting, and compliance requirements, specifically for federal agencies like the Department of Energy. » capability to track project progress and ensure deliverables are met within budget and timelines. » Familiarity with key performance indicators (KPIs) for sponsored projects and their application in measuring project success. » capability to analyze project performance data and identify areas for improvement. » capability to analyze complex information security challenges across existing and emerging technologies and digital environments and synthesize optimal solutions. » Knowledge of network monitoring, identifying concerns, detecting intrusions, and developing solutions in real-time to optimize cyberinfrastructure. » Knowledge of ?ethical hacking? to identify where systems could be breached and develop solutions to thwart potential attacks. » Knowledge of wired and wireless networks and strategies to secure them. » Strong knowledge of how to implement effective incident response measures following a cyber-attack and recover compromised data. » Knowledge of Python and/or Powershell; and how to utilize languages for scripting. knowledge of security requirements for cloud environments. » knowledge of the Department of Energy and the Department of Defense cybersecurity regulatory guidelines. » knowledge of high-performance computing, network security and cyber-forensics. Physical Requirements: With or without accommodation: » Will frequently be required to execute desk-located computer tasks, use telephone, speak clearly and listening comprehension. » Applicant will also be required travel to partner locations and in education, training and outreach events. Who We Are: Lamar University is an accessible global university for life-long learners with a passion for broad-located community engagement. As a vital contributor to the socioeconomic wellbeing and resilience of the Gulf Coast region, our skills is recognized locally and beyond. Lamar University is home to more than 17,000 students and is among the fastest growing Texas colleges and universities. LU is a member of The Texas State University System, which is the first higher education system of Texas and maintains the lowest average tuition and fees of any university system in Texas. With more than 100-degree options and a community that cares, Lamar students are always proud to be Cardinals. Lamar University is committed to fostering a culture where students, faculty and staff of all backgrounds can learn, work, and serve. advantages: » Health, dental & vision insurance » Life insurance » State of Texas Retirement plans » Tuition covered at 100% for employees, spouses and/or eligible dependent. » Paid time off - vacation, sick, and holidays. » To see more information about the available benefits, please visit: Insurance - Lamar University Minimum Appropriate qualifications: » Master's degree in STEM, liberal arts, business management or related discipline; or BS degree in STEM, liberal arts, or business management discipline with certification in cybersecurity, leadership abilities or project management. » 4+ years of practice in project management with a proven track record of success; or leading and organizational department. » 4+ years of practice managing the departmental budget and ensuring project work is completed within a specified timeline and compliant with significant security standards. » 4+ years of practice working in an environment requiring utilization of critical thinking. » 2+ years of practice in project management, preferably within the cybersecurity or technology domain, and possesses a strong knowledge of industrial cybersecurity principles and best practices. » 2+ years of practice providing skills training and organizing workshops, webinars, symposiums, conferences, K-12 outreach and/or recruitment activities. » Be capable of completing additional security screening to work with potential Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). EEO Statement: Lamar University is An Equal Opportunity Employer Veteran's Preference Statement: Lamar University is proud to provide employment preference to veteran candidates in conformity with Texas 805 Government Code, Section 657.003. Preferred Appropriate qualifications: » Doctoral degree is preferred but not required. » Degree preferred in a significant field, such as cybersecurity, computer science, engineering, or management information science (MIS). » practice in maintaining confidentiality of controlled unclassified information (CUI). · Proficient knowledge of NIST SP 800-53 Standard: Security and Privacy Controls for Information Systems and Organizations. » practice with troubleshooting, maintaining, and updating information security systems, implementing continuous network monitoring; and providing real-time security solutions. Security Sensitive Statement: This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. income: $58,739 - $76,361 Work Employment Type: Application Information Posting Date: 06/25/2024 Close Date: 09/25/2024 Open Until Filled: No Special Instructions: Posting Specific QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).» * Are you claiming Veteran's Preference in conformity with Texas Senate Bill 805, Section 657.003? PLEASE READ IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS: To be considered for Veteran's Preference, candidates must complete and email to jobs4vets@lamar.edu a Standard Form 15 located at https://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/sf15.pdf to include the required documents per the instructions on the form. Emails MUST also include position titles and posting numbers for each and every position applied for. candidates WHO FAIL TO EMAIL ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS BEFORE A POSTING CLOSES WILL NOT BE AWARDED VETERAN'S PREFERENCE. » Yes » No » * Do you have a Master's degree in STEM, liberal arts, business management or related discipline; or BS degree in STEM, liberal arts, or business management discipline with certification in cybersecurity, leadership abilities or project management? » No » Yes » * Do you have 4+ years of practice in project management with a proven track record of success; or leading and organizational department? » No » Yes » * Do you have 4+ years of practice managing the departmental budget and ensuring project work is completed within a specified timeline and compliant with significant security standards? » No » Yes » * Do you have 4+ years of practice working in an environment requiring utilization of critical thinking? » No » Yes » * Do you have 2+ years of practice in project management, preferably within the cybersecurity or technology domain, and possesses a strong knowledge of industrial cybersecurity principles and best practices? » No » Yes » * Do you have 2+ years of practice providing skills training and organizing workshops, webinars, symposiums, conferences, K-12 outreach and/or recruitment activities? » No » Yes » * Will you be capable of completing additional security screening to work with potential Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)? » No » Yes Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents» Resume » Unofficial Transcript 1 » Cover Letter Optional Documents » Miscellaneous » Certificate(s) Skills:
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