Research Security Specialist

About the role

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, eight state agencies, Texas A&M – Fort Worth and the Texas A&M - 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.

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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Three years of related experience.
• Must be able to obtain a U.S. government security clearance.
• U.S. citizenship is required for this position.

Skills

• 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.

Benefits

The System Offices 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.

Pay

Salary $3,657.34 - $4,583.33 per month commensurate with experience.