Assistant Director, Ohio Persistent Cyber Improvement, Center for Cyber Strategy and Policy

Job Overview

The Assistant Director will lead the O-PCI Education Team responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining curriculum and training materials for local government employees across Ohio. This position will drive the growth of O-PCI to an operational scale capable of supporting all local government entities statewide, ensuring high-quality, accessible cyber training. The Assistant Director will report to the Associate Director, Ohio Persistent Cyber Improvement.

Key Skills and Competencies

• Strong leadership and team management skills in an academic, government, or nonprofit environment.
• Ability to manage complex projects and meet deadlines across multiple stakeholders.
• Understanding of cybersecurity concepts, threats, and best practices, especially in public-sector or local government contexts.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences.

Essential Functions

• Assist the O-PCI Education Team in the development, implementation and administration of goals to achieve strategic objectives.
• Serve as project manager for O-PCI Education Team deliverables, ensuring timelines, quality standards, and grant requirements are met.
• Support the management of a range of projects/tasks associated with O-PCI operations and/or local government relations that have significant impact within the O-PCI program.
• Supervise Education Team staff (exempt and non-exempt), including hiring, onboarding, workload management, performance evaluations, professional development, and disciplinary actions as needed
• Establish and manage processes to monitor cybersecurity training effectiveness, collect participant feedback, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Collaborate closely with O-PCI Administrative and Exercise Teams to coordinate curriculum content, training delivery, and statewide program implementation.
• May function for the Associate Director in his/her absence, as required.
• Perform related duties as assigned to support the goals and sustainability of the O-PCI program.

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology or related field.

Required Experience

Seven (7) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement.

Additional Qualifications Considered

• 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

Application Information Process
Please include Cover Letter when submitting application.