Research Security Program Manager

University of Wisconsin Madison; Brantford; Hybrid; USD 51,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Research Security Program Manager to ensure compliance with U.S. research security regulations. This role involves coordinating cybersecurity requirements, promoting research security awareness, and supporting compliance efforts. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in regulatory compliance, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively. Join a team dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment while contributing to impactful research initiatives. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Generous Paid Time Off

Competitively Priced Insurance Plans

Tax-Advantaged Savings Accounts

Wisconsin Retirement System Participation

Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional experience with government regulations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Compile and classify reports for compliance programs.
• Issue compliance notifications and provide educational resources.
• Assist in creating and maintaining compliance manuals.

Skills

Regulatory Compliance

Communication Skills

Project Management

Interpersonal Skills

Cybersecurity Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Juris Doctor

Job description

Job Summary:

The Research Security Office at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, located within OVCR, was established to ensure compliance with United States research security requirements. Research security regulations apply to a subset of activities incidental to the education and research missions at UW-Madison. These activities primarily center around funded research and the effort to counter undue foreign influence on US federally funded activities.

The Research Security Program Manager will assist the Director of Research Security Program in ensuring that research at the UW-Madison is conducted in a manner compliant with research security regulations, including NSPM-33 and the CHIPS & Science Act. This will include helping to maintain regulatory compliance by coordinating and promoting research security awareness on campus, coordinating cybersecurity requirements related to research security, and supporting all aspects of the Research Security Program.

Responsibilities:
Compiles and classifies reports, issues notifications, assists with creation and maintenance of manuals and public information; and manages unit administrative documents in support of a specific compliance program to ensure compliance with institutional rules and or laws/regulations.

• 40% Collects, compiles, and organizes reports for a defined compliance program and communicates data to internal and external stakeholders when appropriate


• 35% Issues compliance notifications and provides education and resources to inquiring entities


• 25% Assists with the creation and the maintenance of manuals, communication materials, and other compliance materials in accordance with established laws and regulations

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion

Education:

Required
Bachelor's Degree

Preferred
Master's Degree or Juris Doctor

Qualifications:

Required:
- Four years of professional experience
- Experience interpreting and implementing government regulations
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Preferred:
- Technical or policy related cybersecurity experience
- Experience with research security and export controls regulations
- Strong interpersonal and management skills
- Project management experience

Work Type:

Full Time: 100%

This position will require some work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Some work may be performed remotely, at an offsite, non-campus work location.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable

Salary:

Minimum $51,955 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, competitively priced insurance plans, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund. Learn more at https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/.

Additional Information:

A successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring eligibility for employment in the United States on or before the effective date of the appointment. University sponsorship is not available for this position.

How to Apply:

To be considered, applications must be submitted online. Please click on the "Apply Now" button to start the application process. You will be required to upload a cover letter and resume. Your cover letter should address how your educational and professional background align with the qualifications for this position. Cover letters will be used as a writing sample to determine the best-qualified applicants.

Contact:

Jessica Wendt
[e-mail]
608-262-3836
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Official Title:

Compliance Specialist II(CP019)

Department(s):

A34-OVCR/ADMIN/RESRCH COMPLIANCE

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Renewable

Job Number:

314621-AS

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence by acknowledging skills and expertise from all backgrounds and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. For more information regarding applicant and employee rights and to view federal and state required postings, click here

To request a disability or pregnancy-related accommodation for any step in the hiring process (e.g., application, interview, pre-employment testing, etc.), please contact the Division Disability Representative (DDR) in the division you are applying to. Please make your request as soon as possible to help the university respond most effectively to you.

Employment may require a criminal background check. It may also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.

The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains current campus safety and disciplinary policies, crime statistics for the previous 3 calendar years, and on-campus student housing fire safety policies and fire statistics for the previous 3 calendar years. UW-Madison will provide a paper copy upon request; please contact the University of Wisconsin Police Department.