Information Security Program Manager - HSIT

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Overview

This position will serve as the HSIT Information Security Program Coordinator and primary liaison with central Information Security, Legal, Compliance, and system owners. The Information Security Program Coordinator will:

• Coordinate security incidents, audits, SPAs, and third-party reviews including DUA, BAA, and vendor risk activities with clear tracking and escalation
• Partner with system owners to document data flows, classifications, and control implementation aligned with HIPAA and NIST-based requirements
• Maintain audit readiness, monitor compliance, and track remediation for vulnerabilities, findings, and control gaps across HSIT environments
• Apply risk management as a core function: identify, document, assess, and prioritize security risk and ensure mitigation plans are tracked to closure
• Communicate risk clearly to stakeholders, including senior leadership, translating technical findings into business impact and facilitating informed decisions

Required Skills and Abilities

1.Proven experience in complex project management.

2.Developed analytical, creative thinking and problem-solving skills.

3.Developed interpersonal, written, communication, presentation, and organizational skills.

4.Proven ability to develop detailed proposals, presentations, and plans.

Preferred Experience

Prior experience working in information security

Principal Responsibilities

1. Performs complex data/information gathering techniques; evaluates the quality of the information by considering the source, relevancies, and timeliness.
2. Collaborates with team members and clients to drive development of project deliverables and strategies.
3. Researches, aggregates, and analyzes a variety of data/information; synthesizes large and complex quantities information; extracts meaningful insights and makes recommendations.
4. Develops and presents comprehensive and complex reports, recommendations, trainings, and presentations to a variety of audiences.

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor's Degree and seven years of experience or equivalent education and experience.

Skills and Abilities

Proven experience in complex project management.

Developed analytical, creative thinking and problem-solving skills.

Developed interpersonal, written, communication, presentation, and organizational skills.

Proven ability to develop detailed proposals, presentations, and plans.

Job Posting Date
05/27/2026

Job Category
Professional

Bargaining Unit
NON

Compensation Grade
GS-3

Compensation Grade Profile
GS-3k

Salary Range
$101,300.00 - $151,925.00

Time Type
Full time

Duration Type
Staff

Work Model
Hybrid

Background Check Requirements

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Health Requirements

Certain positions have associated health requirements based on specific job responsibilities. These may include vaccinations, tests, or examinations, as required by law, regulation, or university policy.

Posting Disclaimer

Salary offers are determined by a candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and education in relation to the position requirements, along with the role's grade profile and current internal and external market conditions.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring department.

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