University of Texas
Senior Director, Research Security, Office of Research Support and Compliance
University of Texas, Granite Heights, Wisconsin, United States
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at The University of Texas at Austin functions to ensure that all research conducted at the University is in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and University policies. The ORSC educates and supports the University research community with regulatory guidance concerning human subjects research (Institutional Review Board), animal research (Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee), use of biohazardous agents and use of recombinant or synthetic nucleic acids (Institutional Biosafety Committee), financial conflict of interest in research (FCOI), and research integrity educationPlease visit our to learn more about the total benefits offered.* Maintain a robust research security program designed to identify and mitigate risks of foreign influence to the university’s intellectual property and reputation, and which meets the requirements of NSPM-33, CHIPS and Science Act, and other federal and state requirements.* Advise senior leadership on evolving research security regulations, best practices, and risk tolerance. Develop and implement responsive policies and procedures.* Lead the International Collaboration and Review Committee charged with assessing risks of international research collaborations.* Provide guidance to faculty, staff, and trainees on research security, international collaborations, and high-risk outside professional activities.* Conduct investigations into research-related activities that pose security risks, and communicate findings to relevant stakeholders, including government agencies, research sponsors, researchers, and senior leadership.* Serve on the International Oversight Committee to assess and mitigate risks related to international travel.* Oversee risk assessments for research collaborations, visiting scholars, exchange programs, licensing agreements, and contracts.* Collaborate with stakeholder units to implement employee screening processes for data and intellectual property protection.* Partner with the Office of Sponsored Projects to ensure institutional compliance with research security requirements and certifications.* Oversee training, outreach, and guidance related to research security, export control, and restricted research.* Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and regularly report on research security program effectiveness to senior leadership.* Serve as point of contact with external sponsors and regulators related to matters of research security and restricted research.* Master’s degree and five (5) years of related experience in research security or national security within a university, military organization, government agency or similarly complex organization; OR bachelor’s degree and seven (7) years of related experience.* Demonstrated knowledge of foreign counterintelligence and experience investigating and analyzing threat information.* Working knowledge of export control and CMMC restricted research requirements. Ability to develop a deep understanding and apply the requirements to a university environment.* Minimum of five (5) years of progressive leadership responsibility and supervisory experience.* U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a federal Secret Security Clearance.* Ability to apply national security risk assessment, foreign counterintelligence strategies, and complex data protection compliance requirements within a university environment based on collaboration and fundamental research.* Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships and foster trust with a wide range of stakeholders, including university leadership, faculty, staff and students.* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.* Knowledge of grants and contracting policies, specifically as they relate to research and data security.* Prior experience working with federal research sponsors (e.g., DoD, NSF, NIH)* Experience managing change and continuous quality improvement.* Understanding of risk and reputational considerations in a large research enterprise.In 2024, The University of Texas at Austin was recognized as a 5 Year Champion having placed in the top 10 among Texas employers and top 15 for higher education institutions on Forbes’s list of 500 best large employers five years running. The University’s aspiration to become the world’s highest-impact public research university is driven by our outstanding people. Our employees are the bedrock of our university and are empowered to be true to themselves, to participate fully in our vibrant university, and to thrive as individuals. UT Austin offers competitive salaries, full benefits, an extensive support network, and above all, an enriching and highly collaborative working community that is deeply passionate about our vision for higher education and public service.Please see our .**Comments and Inquiries:**Email comments to:
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For questions or concerns regarding equal opportunity only, contact .Additional information for applicants can be found on the Human Resources web page: .
For more job information, call the Human Resource Service Center at (512) 471-4772, or toll-free at (800) 687-4178. #J-18808-Ljbffr
at The University of Texas at Austin functions to ensure that all research conducted at the University is in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and University policies. The ORSC educates and supports the University research community with regulatory guidance concerning human subjects research (Institutional Review Board), animal research (Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee), use of biohazardous agents and use of recombinant or synthetic nucleic acids (Institutional Biosafety Committee), financial conflict of interest in research (FCOI), and research integrity educationPlease visit our to learn more about the total benefits offered.* Maintain a robust research security program designed to identify and mitigate risks of foreign influence to the university’s intellectual property and reputation, and which meets the requirements of NSPM-33, CHIPS and Science Act, and other federal and state requirements.* Advise senior leadership on evolving research security regulations, best practices, and risk tolerance. Develop and implement responsive policies and procedures.* Lead the International Collaboration and Review Committee charged with assessing risks of international research collaborations.* Provide guidance to faculty, staff, and trainees on research security, international collaborations, and high-risk outside professional activities.* Conduct investigations into research-related activities that pose security risks, and communicate findings to relevant stakeholders, including government agencies, research sponsors, researchers, and senior leadership.* Serve on the International Oversight Committee to assess and mitigate risks related to international travel.* Oversee risk assessments for research collaborations, visiting scholars, exchange programs, licensing agreements, and contracts.* Collaborate with stakeholder units to implement employee screening processes for data and intellectual property protection.* Partner with the Office of Sponsored Projects to ensure institutional compliance with research security requirements and certifications.* Oversee training, outreach, and guidance related to research security, export control, and restricted research.* Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and regularly report on research security program effectiveness to senior leadership.* Serve as point of contact with external sponsors and regulators related to matters of research security and restricted research.* Master’s degree and five (5) years of related experience in research security or national security within a university, military organization, government agency or similarly complex organization; OR bachelor’s degree and seven (7) years of related experience.* Demonstrated knowledge of foreign counterintelligence and experience investigating and analyzing threat information.* Working knowledge of export control and CMMC restricted research requirements. Ability to develop a deep understanding and apply the requirements to a university environment.* Minimum of five (5) years of progressive leadership responsibility and supervisory experience.* U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a federal Secret Security Clearance.* Ability to apply national security risk assessment, foreign counterintelligence strategies, and complex data protection compliance requirements within a university environment based on collaboration and fundamental research.* Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships and foster trust with a wide range of stakeholders, including university leadership, faculty, staff and students.* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.* Knowledge of grants and contracting policies, specifically as they relate to research and data security.* Prior experience working with federal research sponsors (e.g., DoD, NSF, NIH)* Experience managing change and continuous quality improvement.* Understanding of risk and reputational considerations in a large research enterprise.In 2024, The University of Texas at Austin was recognized as a 5 Year Champion having placed in the top 10 among Texas employers and top 15 for higher education institutions on Forbes’s list of 500 best large employers five years running. The University’s aspiration to become the world’s highest-impact public research university is driven by our outstanding people. Our employees are the bedrock of our university and are empowered to be true to themselves, to participate fully in our vibrant university, and to thrive as individuals. UT Austin offers competitive salaries, full benefits, an extensive support network, and above all, an enriching and highly collaborative working community that is deeply passionate about our vision for higher education and public service.Please see our .**Comments and Inquiries:**Email comments to:
.
For questions or concerns regarding equal opportunity only, contact .Additional information for applicants can be found on the Human Resources web page: .
For more job information, call the Human Resource Service Center at (512) 471-4772, or toll-free at (800) 687-4178. #J-18808-Ljbffr