Research Security Specialist

Texas A&M University; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 40,812 - 51,146; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive health benefits

Paid vacation, sick leave, andholidays

Retirement plan with TRS employercon-

Tuition assistance

Wellness programs

Job summary

Texas A&M University System Offices is seeking a Compliance Officer for Research Security. This role monitors and facilitates compliance with federal, state, and System research security standards across TAMUS, including related laws and policies.

It requires managing an effective compliance program and coordinating with system members. The position demands critical oversight, strong communication, and the ability to identify vulnerabilities and drive corrective actions.

Qualifications

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

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

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

Three years of related experience

Job description

Job Title

Research Security Specialist Agency Texas A&M University System Offices Department Research Security Office

Salary

Salary: $3,657.34 - $4,583.33 per month commensurate with experience.

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

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

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.

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.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

Thank you for your interest in employment with System Offices within The Texas A&M University System.

Working for System Offices means that you would be a part of a team that provides leadership and services to The Texas A&M University System's twelve universities, eight state agencies, a comprehensive health science center, and the RELLIS campus.

The System Offices is headquartered in the Moore-Connally Building in College Station, Texas.

However, positions are also available in other locations and are varied. So, whether you are looking for an executive, professional, technical or support position, we invite you to consider becoming part of System Offices!

Moore/Connally Building 301 Tarrow Street College Station, Texas 77840

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