Controlled Research Compliance Specialist

University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid medical coverage

Retirement contributions

Vacation and sick time

Paid holidays

Telework eligible

Job summary

University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Controlled Research Compliance Analyst to monitor and ensure compliance for controlled research activities, including CUI, export-control concerns, and related security requirements. The role partners with researchers, administrators, IT, and security to implement robust compliance programs.

Responsibilities include onboarding, documentation, risk tracking, and coordinating with multiple stakeholders to maintain compliant research environments while

Qualifications

• Five or more years of relevant experience in compliance, risk management, investigations, or related fields.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to document clearly.
• Ability to work with both technical and non-technical stakeholders; attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Conduct ongoing monitoring reviews of onboarded CUI and controlled research projects using established rubrics and checklists.
• Evaluate project compliance with approved control plans, access requirements, and contractual obligations.
• Document monitoring results, observations, deficiencies, remediation actions, and follow-up.
• Support development and maintenance of Technology Control Plans and onboarding activities for controlled research.
• Coordinate with IT, security, facilities, and researchers to maintain compliant research environments.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Analytical thinking

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Job description

University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Controlled Research Compliance Analyst to monitor and ensure compliance for controlled research activities, including CUI, export-control concerns, and related security requirements. The role partners with researchers, administrators, IT, and security to implement robust compliance programs.

Responsibilities include onboarding, documentation, risk tracking, and coordinating with multiple stakeholders to maintain compliant research environments while