Project Coordinator - Corporate Certifications - Remote

at MindPoint Group in Boise, Idaho, United States

Project Coordinator - Corporate Certifications - Remote

Department: BD

Location:

Text code PCCC to 202-915-6712 to apply!

Since 2009, MindPoint Group has been the cybersecurity firm of choice for the most security-conscious US federal agencies and commercial enterprises.

We're proud to be one of Inc. 5000's fastest-growing companies in the country. With several Best Places to Work awards under our belts, we have a diverse employee-focused culture, accessibility, and communication between all levels and departments, and over 4 stars in reviews on Glassdoor.

Come be a part of what we're building. We use our award-winning recruitment process to seek the most skilled, experienced, and driven information security consulting experts in the industry, while simultaneously empowering applicants to determine if MindPoint Group is the right fit for them. We are profoundly invested in selecting the right people to join our team and are equally driven to expand and develop careers long-term.

With positions throughout the US, a role at MindPoint Group promises you:

+ An opportunity to work within one of the most diverse DC-based organizations

+ Generous tuition and professional development reimbursements

+ Mentorship opportunities with leaders focused on your growth

+ Competitive benefits like 401k matching, 11 federal holidays, etc.

+ And more!

Job Description

MindPoint Group is seeking an extremely detail-oriented and conscientious individual to lead the attainment and maintenance of our portfolio of Corporate Certifications. The selected individual will be process-focused and able to work independently to keep certification projects moving forward to meet MPG-s expanding business needs and goals.

What you get to do every day:

+ Plan, execute, and manage approved corporate certification projects from start to finish

+ Work with the Growth team to proactively identify future corporate certification needs

+ Develop cost and resource estimates for proposed future certification efforts; present recommendations to Directors and VPs

+ Serve as the primary liaison to external consultants and auditors, communicating relevant and accurate information (e.g., requirements, status, action items) to and from stakeholders in a timely manner

+ Catalog the requirements for each approved certification effort; compare to MPG-s current state; prepare and deliver a gap assessment; create plans of action and milestones (POA&M) to remediate each identified gap

+ Coordinate internal activities to include interviewing subject matter experts, documenting existing processes, working with functional leads to develop new processes, and recommending improvements to advance organizational process maturity across MPG

+ Ensure all POA&Ms are closed prior to each assessment, internal audit, and/or external audit such that MPG receives a passing score at the required maturity level with zero findings

+ Serve as the lead POC during audits and assessments

+ Log and take for action auditor recommendations as additional opportunities for improvement

+ Track and communicate certification project status to MPG leadership on a regular cadence

+ Track and elevate risks and issues to approved Corporate Certifications; recommend, track, and manage mitigations

+ Facilitate Management Review Meetings at the executive leadership level as required by the standard(s); keep meeting minutes and ensure all action items are closed in a timely manner

+ Organize and keep current all policy, process, and procedural documentation in accordance with the applicable standard(s)

+ Remain abreast of any changes to applicable standards; help stakeholders adjust MPG-s processes and documentation to meet the revised standard(s)

+ Ensure all approved Corporate Certifications are maintained and renewed and that all new certifications are obtained on or before the required date

+ Must have the ability to flexibly adapt to changing conditions while staying focused on hard deadlines and end goals

+ Must be able to work independently with minimal oversight and guidance

+ Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

US Citizenship required****

What skills are required?

+ Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

+ Minimum seven (7) years of experience in a relevant role such as a Project Manager (PM), Project Management Analyst, Project Coordinator, Business Analyst, Knowledge Manager, Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP), Data Management Analyst, Training Administrator, and/or Customer Support role

+ Functional experience working in the Cybersecurity arena is needed to ensure an understanding of terminology and processes

+ Exceptional organizational skills

+ Strong verbal and written communication skills

+ Ability to work under the pressure of rigid deadlines to achieve critical outcomes

+ Ability to work independently

+ Hands-on experience with Microsoft Office and project management tools and applications

What is ideal?

+ Experience participating in audits and assessments is strongly preferred

+ Experience leading corporate certification efforts such as ISO 9001/17020/20000/27001, CMMI-SVC, CMMI-DEV, SOC 2, or other related certifications on behalf of a federal contractor is strongly preferred

+ Experience as an auditor/assessor of the above certifications would be highly advantageous

+ PMP/ ITIL/Agile/Lean Six Sigma or equivalent certifications are a plus

+ Cybersecurity-specific or other IT certifications are a plus

Location:

+ This role is 100% REMOTE

Additional Information

+ All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

+ Compensation is unique to each candidate and relative to the skills and experience they bring to the position. The salary range for this position is typically $90-120k. This does not guarantee a specific salary as compensation is based upon multiple factors such as education, experience, certifications, and other requirements, and may fall outside of the above-stated range.

+ Highlights of our benefits include Health/Dental/Vision, 401(k) match, Flexible Time Off, STD/LTD/Life Insurance, Referral Bonuses, professional development reimbursement, maternity/paternity leave, mobile phone stipend, pre-tax commuter benefits, the opportunity to participate in our mentorship program, and more!

+ MindPoint is committed to maintaining a diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Job applicants that are interested in one of our openings and may require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, should contact us to request an accommodation.

Are you interested in a posted job opportunity but may not check all of the boxes for desired qualifications? If so, we encourage you to apply! Our commitment to sustain and champion an inclusive and dynamic community of employees is a high priority!

Text code PCCC to 202-915-6712 to apply!