Compliance Officer, Research Security

Texas A&M • College Station, TX

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About The Position

The Compliance Officer for Research Security, within the Texas A&M University System Offices Research Security Office, monitors and facilitates compliance with federal, state, and System research security governing standards. These include applicable laws, regulations, statutes, codes, policies, procedures, rules, and directives. The role works under general direction and supports the development and maintenance of an effective, broad-based compliance program grounded in ethical conduct and adherence to applicable requirements.

The position assists the Director for Research Security Support Services with System member assistance across research security functions and with project management. It also supports research security training and subject matter expert review requests. This is a security-sensitive position restricted to U.S. citizens. The employee must be able to obtain a U.S. government security clearance and is subject to a criminal history investigation and verification of credentials or other required information.

The stated salary range is $3,657.33 to $5,250.00 per month, commensurate with experience. The System Offices offers benefits including competitive health benefits; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; retirement plans with employer contributions; voluntary tax-deferred annuity options; tuition assistance; and wellness programs.

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 is required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective problem-solving 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, broad-based compliance program based on ethical conduct and compliance with applicable laws, policies, rules, and procedures.
• Monitor compliance with federal, state, and Texas A&M University System regulatory standards and with internal and external policies and procedures.
• Identify potential areas of compliance vulnerability and develop plans of action 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-related functions.
• Assist the Director for Research Security Support Services with project management functions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive health benefits
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick leave
• Paid holidays
• Defined benefit retirement plan with an employer contribution through the Teachers Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• If applicable, defined contribution retirement plan with an employer contribution through an approved ORP vendor
• Additional voluntary tax-deferred annuity options
• Tuition assistance
• Wellness programs to promote work/life balance

What This Job Offers

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