Compliance Officer, Research Security

Texas A&M University System • College Station, TX

3d • $3,657 - $5,250

About The Position

The Compliance Officer for Research Security monitors and facilitates compliance with federal, state, and Texas A&M University System research security standards, including applicable laws, regulations, statutes, codes, policies, procedures, rules, and directives. Under general direction, this role helps develop and maintain a broad-based compliance program grounded in ethical conduct and compliance with applicable requirements. The position also supports research security training, System member assistance, subject matter expert reviews, and project management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Four years of related experience.
• Must be able to obtain a U.S. government security clearance.
• U.S. citizenship; the position is restricted to U.S. citizens only.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective problem-solving ability.
• 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, broad-based compliance program grounded in ethical conduct and compliance with applicable laws, policies, rules, and procedures.
• Monitor compliance with federal, state, and Texas A&M University System regulatory standards, as well as internal and external policies and procedures.
• Identify potential areas of compliance vulnerability and develop plans to bring non-compliant areas into compliance.
• Recommend program guidelines, procedures, policies, rules, and regulations.
• Assist with research security-related training and System member subject matter expert review requests.
• Assist the Director for Research Security Support Services in providing System member assistance across research security functions.
• Assist the Director for Research Security Support Services with project management functions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive health benefits
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Defined benefit retirement plan with an employer contribution through the Teachers Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• If applicable, a defined contribution retirement plan with 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