Compliance Officer, Research Security

Texas A&M University System; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas A&M University System Offices in College Station, Texas seeks a Compliance Officer for Research Security to monitor and facilitate compliance with federal, state, and System research security standards. The role, a staff position, supports the Research Security Office in developing and maintaining an effective compliance program across the system.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree or equivalent, bring four years of related experience, and be eligible to obtain a U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Four years of related experience.
• Must be able to obtain a U.S. government security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Assists in developing, establishing, and maintaining an effective and broad-based compliance program based upon ethical conduct and a commitment to compliance with all applicable laws, policies, rules, and procedures.
• Monitors compliance with federal, state, and TAMUS regulatory standards, including, but not limited to, laws, statutes, codes, policies, procedures, rules, and directives, as well as compliance with internal and external policies and procedures.
• Identifies potential areas of compliance vulnerability and develops a plan of action to bring any non-compliant areas into compliance.
• Recommends program guidelines, procedures, policies, rules, and regulations.
• Assists with research security related training and System member subject matter expert review requests.
• Assists the Director for Research Security Support Services in System member assistance across broad research security related functions.
• Assists the Director for Research Security Support Services in project management functions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written commu n

Effective problem solver

Demonstrated experience in a complex,

Ability to multitask and work cooper a

Education

Bachelor's degree in applicable field

Four years of related experience

Job description

Compliance Officer, Research Security

Agency: Texas A&M University System Offices

Department: Research Security Office

Job Location: College Station, Texas

Job Type: Staff

Proposed Minimum Salary: Commensurate

Salary: $3,657.33 - $5,250.00 per month commensurate with experience.

The System Offices is one of several system members within the Texas A&M University System representing one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a network of 12 universities, a comprehensive health science center, eight state agencies, Texas A&M - Fort Worth and the Texas A&M - RELLIS Campus. The Texas A&M University System mission is to provide education, conduct research, commercialize technology, offer training, and deliver services for the people of Texas and beyond.

The System Offices, within the Texas A&M University System, provides an outstanding benefits package including, but not limited to: competitive health benefits; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; a defined benefit retirement plan to include an employer contribution through Teachers Retirement System of Texas (TRS); if applicable, a defined contribution retirement plan to include an employer contribution through an approved ORP vendor: additional voluntary tax deferred annuity (TDA) options; tuition assistance; and wellness programs to promote work/life balance.

Job Description Summary

Under general direction, the Compliance Officer for Research Security monitors and facilitates compliance with federal, state, and System research security governing standards, including but not limited to laws, regulations, statutes, codes, policies, procedures, rules, and directives.

Responsibilities

• Assists in developing, establishing, and maintaining an effective and broad-based compliance program based upon ethical conduct and a commitment to compliance with all applicable laws, policies, rules, and procedures.
• Monitors compliance with federal, state, and TAMUS regulatory standards, including, but not limited to, laws, statutes, codes, policies, procedures, rules, and directives, as well as compliance with internal and external policies and procedures.
• Identifies potential areas of compliance vulnerability and develops a plan of action to bring any non-compliant areas into compliance.
• Recommends program guidelines, procedures, policies, rules, and regulations.
• Assists with research security related training and System member subject matter expert review requests.
• Assists the Director for Research Security Support Services in System member assistance across broad research security related functions.
• Assists the Director for Research Security Support Services in project management functions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Four years of related experience.

Registration, Certifications, and Licenses

• Must be able to obtain a U.S. government security clearance.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective problem solver.
• Demonstrated experience in a complex, system-level organization
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Other Requirements

• This is a security-sensitive position and is restricted to U.S. citizens only.

Only complete applications will be considered for employment at The Texas A&M System Offices. Incomplete job application data could result in your application being rejected without an option to reapply. A cover letter and resume may be required in addition to a completed employment application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.