Associate Director, Research Security

Job Title

Associate Director, Research Security

Agency

Texas A&M University System Offices

Department

Research Security Office

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

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.

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:

$6,251.00 - $7,500.00 per month commensurate with experience.

Job Description Summary:

Under general direction, the Assistant Director of Research Security monitors, develops, executes, facilitates, and oversees control unclassified information non-IT compliance programs for compliance with federal, state, and Texas A&M University System (TAMUS) regulatory and governing standards, including but not limited to laws, regulations, statutes, codes, policies, procedures, rules, and directives. Reporting to senior system research security leadership, the Assistant Director serves as a subject-matter expert coordinating closely with relevant IT departments, advancing a risk-based, mission-aligned approach that supports collaborative research and compliance with federal requirements across all member institutions.

Responsibilities:

- Assists and advises broad-based research security frameworks for controlled unclassified information, coordinating closely with relevant IT departments and member compliance offices.

- Oversees day-to-day non-IT CUI program management activities.

- Develops project-based implementation plans in close coordination with compliance and IT offices.

- Monitors compliance with federal, state, and TAMUS regulatory standards.

- Serves as a liaison with System members to ensure awareness of and compliance with CUI requirements.

- Identifies potential areas of compliance vulnerability and develops a plan of action to bring any non-compliance areas into compliance.

- Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

- Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience

- Six years of related experience.

- Two years of supervisory experience.

Registration, Certifications, and Licenses:

- Must be able to obtain a U.S. government security clearance.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

- Effective problem solver.

- Demonstrated leadership experience in a complex, system-level organization.

- In-depth knowledge of federal research security requirements.

- Ability to multi-task and work collaboratively with others.

Other Requirements:

This is a security-sensitive position and is restricted to U.S. citizens only. Only complete applications will be considered for employment at The Texas A&M System Offices. Incomplete job application data could result in your application being rejected without an option to reapply. A cover letter and resume may be required in addition to a completed employment application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.