The University of Texas at Austin's Office of Research Support and Compliance (ORSC) needs to ensure that all research conducted at the University is in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and University policies, particularly concerning international engagements and evolving research security landscapes.
Requirements
- In-depth knowledge of federal and state research security requirements, such as NSPM-33, CHIPS and Science Act, Texas EO GA-48 and HB127.
- Demonstrated ability to conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation plans for international collaborations, sensitive research, and high-risk activities.
- Experience with open-source intelligence (OSINT) and data mining tools.
- Ability to analyze complex information/issues and formulate solutions.
- Ability to perform complex tasks and to prioritize multiple projects without frequent direction.
- Master’s degree
- Experience in research compliance, export controls, or research administration within a university or research setting.
Responsibilities
- Manage policies and processes for monitoring foreign activities of university personnel.
- Manage policies and processes for reviewing and monitoring foreign visitors to the university.
- Implement risk-based processes for ongoing monitoring of foreign activities, including situations that may trigger an audit.
- Routinely monitor internal disclosure systems for financial interests, outside activities, foreign travel, foreign gifts, and any other relevant information to assess international activity.
- Conduct risk-based reviews of international activities including research collaborations, foreign travel, and professional appointments.
- Assist with external or internal inquiries related to foreign influence compliance issues.
- Manage the International Collaboration and Review Committee (ICRC) activities including membership, scheduling, submission intake and assessment processes, and communicate review outcomes to researchers.
Other
- Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline.
- A minimum of 5 years of experience related to national security and foreign counterintelligence activities.
- Strong leadership and team management skills including supervising and mentoring staff.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to draft institutional responses, develop outreach materials, and present to diverse audiences.
- Ability to collaborate across institutional units, engage stakeholders, and build cross-functional partnerships.
