Compliance Officer, Research Security

Texas A&M University System • College Station, TX

6d • $3,657 - $5,250 • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Four years of related experience.
• Must be able to obtain a U.S. government security clearance.
• 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.

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.

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
• wellness programs to promote work/life balance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level