Director, Research Security Support Services

Texas A&M University System • College Station, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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, nine state agencies, and the 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. Salary: Commensurate with experience. Job Description Summary: Under general direction, the Director of Research Security Support Services provides system-wide leadership for research security program development, coordination, and operational support. Reporting to senior system research security leadership, the Director serves as a subject-matter expert, advancing a risk-based, mission-aligned approach that supports collaborative research and compliance with federal requirements across all member institutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ten years of related experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective problem solver.
• Ability to multi-task and work collaboratively with others.
• This is a security-sensitive position and is restricted to U.S. citizens only.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a strategic compliance partner, supporting the development of effective research security programs and member support services.
• Develops, enhances, implements, and maintains effective broad-based research security framework.
• Lead the development, interpretation, and implementation of system-level research security policies, standards, and guidance.
• Ensure policies and processes remain responsive to evolving federal agency expectations, regulatory changes, and emerging threats.
• Oversee the delivery of research security support services provided to member institutions, including consultation, issue resolution, and escalation support.
• Develop communication strategies and resources that translate complex requirements into practical guidance for the research enterprise.
• Lead and mentor research security professionals and support staff, fostering professional development and collaboration across institutions.
• 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: Director