Project Manager, Research Security

Texas A&M University System; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 44,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Paid vacation/sick leave

TRS retirement plan

Job summary

The Texas A&M University System Offices is seeking a Project Manager, Research Security to oversee broad security-related projects in export control, CUI, and foreign influence. You will develop, implement, and track timelines, delivering periodic evaluations to senior leadership.

Work is based in College Station with responsibilities spanning cross-team collaboration, compliance, and program oversight to safeguard research activities across a large system.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective problem solver with strong analytical abilities.
• Ability to multi-task and work collaboratively with others.
• Demonstrated experience in a complex, system-level organization.

Responsibilities

• Manages project portfolios in line with business strategies and project management standards.
• Periodically conducts meetings with stakeholders to schedule and coordinate project activities.
• Coordinates project resources with resource holders and other project managers.
• Manages project quality control and assurance.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Problem solving

Multitasking

Collaboration

System experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Job Description

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.

Job Title

Project Manager, Research Security

Agency

Texas A&M University System Offices

Department

Research Security Office

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Salary

$3,657.34- $4,833.33 per month commensurate with experience.

Job Description Summary

Under general direction, the Project Manager for Research Security manages project activities across broad research security functions, including export control and sanctions, controlled unclassified information, and undue foreign influence. The Project Manager for Research Security develops, implements, and tracks timelines and deliverables, providing periodic evaluations and reports to senior system research security leadership.

Responsibilities

• Manages project portfolios in line with business strategies and in accordance with project management standards. Periodically conducts meetings with stakeholders to schedule and coordinate project activities.
• Coordinates project resources in conjunction with resource holders and other project managers.
• Manages project quality control and assurance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree inapplicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Three years of related experience.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

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

Benefits

• 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.

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.