Cybersecurity Grants Program Manager

Whatcom Community College; Bellingham (WA); On-site; USD 63,181 - 73,270; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Sick and vacation leave accrual

Tuition waiver for eligible courses

Job summary

Whatcom Community College seeks a Project Manager for Cybersecurity Grants to plan, manage and implement NSF/NSA‑funded initiatives. You will work with NCyTE and CCNC staff, center leadership, and grant Co‑PIs to advance CAE-related activities and educational resources.

The role requires coordinating with internal and external partners, travel for meetings, and delivering high‑quality project outcomes while supporting student success and workforce development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in project management, IT, cybersecurity, computer science, or related field.
• Three years of experience in project management, program coordination, or related work in an academic, nonprofit, government, or professional office setting.

Responsibilities

• Develop knowledge of grant and Center objectives and implement projects and activities.
• Manage project activities, timelines, budgets, deliverables, and reporting requirements.
• Coordinate and communicate with stakeholders, contractors, collaborators, participants, and partner organizations.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for assigned projects and provide timely information and follow‑up.
• Track project progress, maintain data and documentation, and identify opportunities for process improvement.
• Communicate project updates, progress, challenges, and recommendations to leadership.
• Plan, coordinate, facilitate, and travel to meetings and events in collaboration with Center staff.
• Collaborate with NCyTE and CCNC staff to support marketing, outreach, and dissemination of grant projects.
• Participate in staff meetings and project teams; assist with reporting materials.

Skills

Project management

Prioritization

Written & verbal communication

Presenting information

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Teams

Zoom

Independent & collaborative work

Records & reporting

Stakeholder relations

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Bachelor's degree in project management, IT, cybersecurity or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Teams

Zoom

Job description

Whatcom Community College seeks a Project Manager for Cybersecurity Grants to plan, manage and implement NSF/NSA‑funded initiatives. You will work with NCyTE and CCNC staff, center leadership, and grant Co‑PIs to advance CAE-related activities and educational resources.

The role requires coordinating with internal and external partners, travel for meetings, and delivering high‑quality project outcomes while supporting student success and workforce development.