Senior Project Manager (Research Security)

About the role

The Senior Project Manager for Research Security leads day-to-day coordination of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) implementation, restricted research space readiness, secure computing environments, and compliance documentation to ensure research security requirements are executed accurately and on time.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the primary project-level liaison between the Office of the Vice President for Research and Partnerships, Industrial Security, IT, Export Controls, Facilities Management, and research units, tracking requirements, resolving dependencies, and keeping stakeholders aligned throughout project lifecycles.
• Develops and maintains project plans, compliance trackers, risk logs, and audit-ready documentation for industrial security and restricted area certifications.
• Identifies workflow gaps, proposes process improvements, and helps standardize repeatable procedures that reduce risk and build institutional capacity.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline relevant to the area of specialty
• 6 years of related experience

Qualifications

• Equivalency/Substitution: Experience or a combination of education & related experience can be considered in lieu of degree. A one-to-one ratio is used to determine the number of years of experience required in place of a degree.

Skills

• Collaborative problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience with project management tools and methodologies

Benefits

• Eligible

Pay

Pay Range: Commensurate with experience

Schedule

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (may include some weekends)

Travel

May be required