[Hiring] Controlled Research Compliance Manager @University of Texas at Austin

Role Description

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Controlled Research Compliance Manager to support the university’s controlled research program involving export-controlled and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). This role emphasizes regulatory compliance, oversight of CUI research activities, and coordination with stakeholders to ensure secure and compliant research practices.

Responsibilities

• CUI Program Oversight
  • Lead the operational CUI compliance program development, including scoping of the CUI compliance program's operating model and design and implementation of processes and tools.
  • Translate regulatory and sponsor requirements into practical, repeatable workflows that enable research while maintaining required safeguards.
  • Develop tools and forms to support compliance operations, including TCP templates, personnel onboarding forms, and monitoring checklists.
  • Plan and prioritize program work, including project tracking, project onboarding, monitoring cycles, and training.
  • Keep the Senior Director of Research Security informed of program status, metrics, risks, and significant findings.
  • Conduct continuous quality improvement and efficiency assessments by evaluating monitoring results, cycle times, workload, and partner and stakeholder feedback to identify process gaps and implement improvements.
  • Serve as the program's primary liaison between researchers, Enterprise Technology, the Information Security Office, and the Office of Sponsored Programs.
  • Partner closely with Enterprise Technology and the Information Security Office to design, implement, and maintain secure research environments.
  • Develop and document end-to-end processes that define roles, handoffs, and timelines among the Compliance Monitor, researchers, and program partners.
  • Collaborate with partner units to coordinate the program's preparation for and response to audits and investigations related to CUI compliance.
  • Maintain program-level documentation and records related to compliance audits, incidents, and controlled research activities.
  • Provide oversight to the design, implementation, and ongoing operations of CUI compliance program forms and workflows in electronic systems.
  • Scan the regulatory and sponsor environment and recommend program and process updates in response.
  • Serve as a CUI subject matter expert, providing authoritative guidance on CUI requirements.
• Controlled Research Support Compliance Monitoring
  • Design and continuously refine a comprehensive monitoring rubric and checklist for onboarded CUI projects.
  • Conduct systematic monitoring reviews of CUI projects at regular intervals.
  • Continually monitor CUI enclave requirements relating to POAMs and ensure mitigation within expected deadlines.
  • Review monitoring reports, findings, and escalations, providing feedback and quality assurance.
• Supervision
  • Supervise staff, including assigning and prioritizing work, setting performance expectations, and conducting performance evaluations.
• Operational and Security Support
  • Analyze research awards and contracts to identify security requirements.
  • Facilitate development of Technology Control Plans.
  • Coordinate onboarding and access control for researchers working with controlled data.
  • Monitor and analyze security alerts; report irregularities to the Information Security Office.
  • Ensure documentation in the Supplier Risk Management System remains current and accurate.
  • Develop and implement outreach, training, and guidance on controlled research.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Management, Cybersecurity, Information Security, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 3+ years of professional experience in information security, cybersecurity, risk management, regulatory compliance, or related oversight functions.
• U.S. citizenship or U.S. person status.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to analyze complex data.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and maintain integrity of secure research operations.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree preferred.
• Knowledge of export controls, CUI requirements, and research security regulations.
• Experience in cybersecurity, information security, research compliance, or secure data management.
• Familiarity with risk management and data protection practices.
• Familiarity with access control systems and secure facility procedures.
• Familiarity with federal contracting terms, research compliance or security requirements.
• Familiarity with a university research environment.

Salary Range

$90,000 + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

• Uniforms and/or personal protection equipment (furnished).
• May work around standard office conditions.
• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.
• Use of manual dexterity.
• Climbing of stairs.
• Lifting and moving.
• Occasional weekend, overtime and evening work to meet deadlines.
• Occasional travel.

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor.
• Letter of interest.