Project Coordinator

Project Coordinator Phoenix, AZ 85007 1 Years from projected start date

Hybrid - in office for quarterly meetings

Position Summary
The Project Coordinator will support cybersecurity initiatives within the Statewide Information Security and Privacy Office (SISPO). This role ensures effective coordination, documentation, and communication across internal teams, external partners, and statewide stakeholders. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Track and support progress across cybersecurity projects involving AZSOC, Governance/Risk/Compliance, and Engineering teams
• Coordinate communication between internal teams and external stakeholders
• Maintain project documentation, workflows, and task trackers
• Support grant-related reporting and compliance efforts, including the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP)
• Schedule and facilitate meetings, workshops, and stakeholder briefings (in-person, hybrid, and virtual)
• Monitor deliverables and timelines to support adherence to state and federal requirements
• Contribute to project implementation, evaluation, and process improvements
• Prepare internal reports and executive briefings, and maintain organized project records

Minimum Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in project coordination or program support
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and follow-through
• Ability to manage competing tasks and deadlines effectively
• Proficiency in Google Suite, Excel, and presentation tools
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Familiarity with Information Security terminology and project documentation practices
• Experience with cloud-based file sharing (e.g., Google Drive, SharePoint) and conducting online research to support projects.
• Understanding of basic project management principles and tools

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor s degree or equivalent experience
• Experience supporting or managing state or federal grant-funded projects
• Familiarity with cybersecurity or information technology projects
• Exposure to Agile, Scrum, or Lean project methodologies
• Experience with Jira, Confluence, Smartsheets, Lucidchart, or similar platforms
• Project management certification (e.g., CAPM, PMP)
• Familiarity with AI tools (e.g., Gemini, ChatGPT) to support research, writing, and task automation

Required Skills

• 2+ years of experience in project coordination or program support
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and follow-through
• Ability to manage competing tasks and deadlines effectively
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Understanding of basic project management principles and tools

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with cybersecurity or information technology projects
• Experience with Jira, Confluence, Smartsheets, Lucidchart, or similar platforms