Compliance Officer, Research Security

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Holidays

Retirement TRS benefits

Tuition assistance

Wellness programs

Job summary

The Texas A&M University System Offices seeks a Compliance Officer for Research Security in College Station, TX, to monitor and facilitate compliance with federal, state, and System standards. The role requires U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain a government security clearance.

Salary ranges from $3,657.33 to $5,250.00 per month, commensurate with experience. You will develop and maintain an effective compliance program, monitor regulatory standards, and support training and review

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Four years of related experience.
• Must be able to obtain a U.S. government security clearance.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, establish, and maintain an effective compliance program.
• Monitor compliance with federal, state, and TAMUS standards and directives.
• Identify compliance vulnerabilities and plan corrective actions.
• Contribute to training and SME review requests across System members.
• Assist Director for Research Security Support Services on project management.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

System-level experience

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree

4 years experience

Job description

Job TitleCompliance Officer, Research Security Agency Texas A&M University System Offices Department Research Security Office Proposed Minimum SalaryCommensurate Job LocationCollege Station, Texas Job TypeStaff

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.

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

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.

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The Texas A&M System is an Equal Opportunity/ Veterans/ Disability Employer.