CUI & Research Compliance Lead

The University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Controlled Research Compliance Manager to oversee the university’s controlled research program involving export controls and CUI. This role emphasizes regulatory compliance, program oversight, and collaboration with researchers and IT partners to ensure secure and compliant research practices.

The ideal candidate will bring 3+ years of information security or compliance experience, U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 3+ years in information security, cybersecurity, risk management, or related oversight functions.
• U.S. citizenship or U.S. person status.
• Demonstrated leadership and ability to manage a team toward goals.

Responsibilities

• Lead the operational CUI compliance program development and design and implement processes and tools.
• Translate regulatory requirements into practical, repeatable workflows for compliant research.
• Develop forms and templates to support compliance operations (e.g., TCP templates, onboarding forms, checklists).
• Plan and prioritize program work, including monitoring cycles and training.
• Serve as liaison between researchers, Enterprise Technology, Information Security Office, and Sponsored Programs to onboard CUI projects.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Management/Cybersecurity/InfoSec/CS or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Kuali

Job description

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Controlled Research Compliance Manager to oversee the university’s controlled research program involving export controls and CUI. This role emphasizes regulatory compliance, program oversight, and collaboration with researchers and IT partners to ensure secure and compliant research practices.

The ideal candidate will bring 3+ years of information security or compliance experience, U.S.