Research Security Officer

The Research Security Officer reports to the Director of Research Compliance and is responsible for the direct oversight and management of the Research Security Program. This person plays an essential role in implementing policies, ensuring regulatory compliance with export controls and foreign influence guidelines, performing risk assessments, developing System Security Plans (SSPs) in collaboration with the Office of Information Technology (OIT), and managing and tracking mandatory research security training for researchers and staff who handle Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and conduct research subject to export control regulations.

What You Will Do

Implement Research Security Programs, ensure regulatory compliance, conduct risk assessments, review research activities, develop training materials, and maintain records.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate broadly across the University and develop and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of constituencies. They will also possess strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify and analyze problems and devise solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• A minimum of three (3) years of work experience
• Experience conducting research security risk assessments, developing mitigation plans, managing complex compliance cases, and monitoring corrective actions
• Experience with Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), NSPM-33, CHIPS and Science Act requirements, and federal research security program guidance
• Experience managing sensitive research security investigations, incident response, or complex matters involving legal counsel, information security, and institutional leadership
• Experience collaborating with federal agencies and navigating sensitive or contentious compliance matters
• Experience developing, delivering, tracking, and evaluating research security training programs
• Experience with pre-award and post-award processes, federal contract requirements, research agreements, subawards, and electronic research administration systems
• Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills
• Strong written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with internal teams, external agencies, and researchers to integrate security into the research lifecycle
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Strong organizational, planning, and time management skills
• Ability to evaluate activities and relationships objectively, identify potential compliance concerns, and apply established review procedures
• In-depth knowledge of export control regulations (EAR, ITAR, OFAC)
• Ability to handle confidential information appropriately, maintain accurate documentation, and exercise sound professional judgment
• Working knowledge of federal research security requirements, including those established by the Department of Defense (DoD) and the Department of Energy (DOE)
• Practical knowledge of the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctions, restricted-party screening, and technology control plans
• Experience with Microsoft Office 365 suite

Benefits

• Health and related benefits
• Wellness programs
• Retirement programs
• Tuitions benefits