Project Manager II

Requisition: 202600331S

Occupational Category (Staff Positions Only): Professional

Hiring Salary: Monthly-Staff

Department: Homeland Security Institute

General Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as business, engineering, supply chain, industrial technology, operations, public administration, security studies, or a related discipline. Advanced degree preferred. Knowledge and skill in applying principles and practices of project management, basic and applied research methods, and related fields of operations. Eight years of progressively responsible professional experience working in, with, or adjacent to Critical Infrastructure (CI), private industry, government, security, resilience, or a related operational environment. Significant experience within a Critical Infrastructure sector or related industry is strongly preferred. Leadership or management experience within private industry, government, or a related operational environment is preferred. A combination of education, experience, and training that produces the required knowledge and abilities may be considered.

Nature & Purpose of Position/Usual Duties:

Directs and coordinates engagement, partnership development, and sector-focused activities for the Institute for Homeland Security ( IHS ) in support of Critical Infrastructure Protection ( CIP ). Responsible for developing and maintaining a portfolio of relationships across CIP sectors and identifying opportunities to support applied research, professional development, and other programmatic initiatives.

Primary Responsibilities (Staff Positions Only):

Develops and manages a portfolio of external partners and stakeholders within designated Critical Infrastructure Protection ( CIP ) sectors or across thematic areas. Maintains continuity with existing relationships, while identifying opportunities to expand engagement into new sectors, industries, or emerging areas of focus. Works closely with public and private sector partners, as well as internal IHS personnel, to translate partner-identified needs into actionable efforts that inform policies, procedures, and practices related to critical infrastructure protection, resilience, and operational continuity. Requires independent judgment, initiative, and the ability to operate effectively in a dynamic, relationship-driven environment.

Cultivates relationships with public agencies, private industry, professional associations, and other stakeholders to identify operational challenges, emerging issues, and areas of need that may be addressed through applied research, professional development, or other Institute initiatives.

Works closely with IHS leadership and research staff to translate stakeholder needs into actionable initiatives, including externally funded projects, professional development offerings, and collaborative research efforts.

Coordinates the development and execution of partnership-driven activities, including collaboration events, working groups, focus groups, and targeted engagements that support knowledge exchange and problem identification across CIP sectors.

Supports proposal development and external funding opportunities by identifying partner needs, contributing to project design, and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders.

Assists in reviewing and assessing program outputs and contributes to the development of educational, informational, and research products produced by the Institute.

Facilitates communication between IHS and its partners, ensuring alignment between stakeholder expectations and Institute capabilities.

Represents IHS in meetings, presentations, and external engagements as needed.

Performs other duties as assigned.