Executive Director Research Security and Export Controls - 528652

The University of Alabama•Tuscaloosa, AL

21h

About The Position

The Executive Director of Research Security and Export Control Compliance is responsible for the development, oversight, implementation, and management of the University-wide research security and export control compliance programs. Provides senior level development, counsel, management, administrative, and fiscal oversight for Office for Research Security & Export Controls (ORSEC), and serves as a critical advisor to the Office for Research & Economic Development (ORED) Executive Leadership Team. Collaborates with all ORED units and with senior leadership across campus to supervise, develop and execute research security and export control compliance programs with internal and external partners for UA. Maintain the aptitude, drive, and experience to build the department of ORSEC from the ground up. Serves as the primary point of contact for internal and external inquiries regarding compliance with export control regulations, Export Administration Regulations (EAR), International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), sanctions programs administered by the U.S. Department of Treasury's Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC), etc. Manages the facility security program to ensure compliance with federal security regulations, and works collaboratively with all ORED units to follow contractual agreement requirements regarding the protection of classified, export control, proprietary, insider threat, controlled unclassified information, and all other aspects the University research portfolio, while ensuring full compliance with 32 CFR Part 117, the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), Intelligence Community Directives (ICD), Counterintelligence (CI), cybersecurity laws, policies, and regulations, and all applicable federally funded government research activities. Develops and delivers training and outreach programs for the UA community to foster a culture of compliance with security, and export control regulations.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and eight (8) years of contract management and/or research agreement experience; OR master's degree and six (6) years of contract management and/or research agreement experience.
Due to U.S. export control regulations governing information, technology, and facilities accessed during the performance of this work, applicants must be: (1) U.S. citizens or nationals; (2) permanent residents; (3) asylees or refugees; OR (4) individuals otherwise described as "protected individuals" according to Title 8 U.S. Code Section 1324b(a)(3)(b).
Must have security clearance for classified information, CDSE FSO certification, CDSE ICD 705 Certification.
Broad understanding of research security compliance requirements of federal, state, and other regulatory agencies.
Extensive knowledge of federal and institutional regulations on research security and export control and their application within a research-intensive higher education environment.
Ability to conduct comprehensive, detailed analyses of complex regulations, and effectively and efficiently assess factual situations under those regulations and develop appropriate recommendations for action.
High level of competency with systems applications and databases.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal and organizational development skills.
Proven leadership and personnel supervisory skills.
Ability to be flexible, tactful, and diplomatic.
Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to innovate.