Research Security Specialist

Tamus; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

The Texas A&M University System Offices, Research Security Office in College Station, TX, seeks a Research Security Specialist to monitor and facilitate compliance with federal, state, and system research security standards.

Under general direction, you will develop and maintain a broad-based compliance program, review regulations, and coordinate training, with responsibilities including policy recommendations and ensuring adherence across the system.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience in a complex, system-level organization.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing, establishing, and maintaining an effective compliance program.
• Monitor compliance with federal, state, TAMUS standards and internal policies.
• Identify compliance vulnerabilities and propose remediation plans.
• Recommend program guidelines, procedures, policies, rules, and regulations.
• Assist with security-related training and SME reviews.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal & written comms

Problem solving

Systemic thinking

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Job description

Job Title

Research Security Specialist

Agency

Texas A&M University System Offices

Department

Research Security Office

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

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.

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

$3,657.34 - $4,583.33 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Three 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.