Project Coordinator – CMMC, Cybersecurity

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. Coordinate and schedule work assignments across multiple active projects .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeRemote • California • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $70,000 - $85,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project coordination, scheduling, and resource management, with a strong focus on CMMC readiness and compliance. Proficient in utilizing Microsoft 365 applications to facilitate communication and maintain project documentation.

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Project CoordinationCMMC Readiness CoordinationResource ManagementProject SchedulingCybersecurity Project Support

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Hard Skills

Project SchedulingTask ManagementResource CoordinationTicket-Based WorkflowsCMMC KnowledgeNIST SP 800-171 FamiliarityDocumentation ManagementEvidence Collection TrackingOperational Process SupportContinuous Improvement Initiatives

Soft Skills

Excellent Organizational SkillsTime ManagementAttention to DetailFollow-ThroughEffective Communication

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft 365TeamsOutlookExcelSharePointConnectWise ManageConnectWise PSAMoovilaPylonLinear

Certifications & Qualifications

CAPM Certification

Industry Keywords

IT Managed Services ProviderTechnology Services OrganizationProfessional Services OrganizationDefense Industrial BaseCybersecurity Projects

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate and schedule work assignments across multiple active projects
Assign project tickets and tasks to appropriate resources based on workload, availability, skills, and priorities
Monitor task progress and follow up on open, overdue, or at-risk work items
Review, update, and maintain ticket statuses and project records
Assist the Project Manager with project schedules, milestones, timelines, dependencies, and deliverables
Coordinate resource schedules and help balance workloads across project teams
Identify and escalate scheduling conflicts, resource constraints, project risks, and delivery concerns
Coordinate CMMC readiness and remediation activities, including assignments, dependencies, milestones, and deliverables
Track documentation and evidence collection tasks and follow up with assigned owners
Facilitate communication among project, engineering, compliance, service delivery, and client stakeholders
Coordinate with external assessment resources as directed
Assist with project kickoff preparation, status meetings, follow-up activities, and project administration
Maintain project documentation, schedules, reports, meeting notes, action items, and supporting records
Follow requirements for handling sensitive client information and project documentation
Support consistent project workflows, standards, and operational processes
Support continuous improvement initiatives related to project delivery, resource management, scheduling, and operational efficiency
Assist the Project Manager with additional responsibilities and special projects as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Two or more years of experience as a Project Coordinator, Project Scheduler, Resource Coordinator, Dispatch Coordinator, or in a similar operational role
Experience working for or supporting an IT Managed Services Provider (MSP), technology services organization, or professional services organization
Two or more years of experience supporting or coordinating cybersecurity projects
Experience supporting defense contractors or organizations within the Defense Industrial Base (DIB)
Working knowledge of CMMC (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification) and experience coordinating CMMC readiness, remediation, or assessment preparation activities
Familiarity with NIST SP 800-171 and handling requirements associated with Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)
Strong understanding of project scheduling, task management, resource coordination, and ticket-based workflows
Experience coordinating multiple concurrent projects and competing priorities
Excellent organizational, time management, follow-through, and communication skills
Strong attention to detail and commitment to process consistency
Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, including Teams, Outlook, Excel, and SharePoint
Ability to work independently in a fully remote environment while collaborating effectively with distributed teams
CAPM certification, ConnectWise Manage or ConnectWise PSA, Moovila, Pylon, Linear, or other PSA/project delivery/scheduling/resource planning tools are nice to have