Senior Director, Research Security, Office of Research Support and Compliance

Research Security Program Oversight

Maintain a robust research security program designed to identify and mitigate risks of foreign influence to the university's intellectual property and reputation, and which meets the requirements of NSPM-33, CHIPS and Science Act, and other federal and state requirements.

Advise senior leadership on evolving research security regulations, best practices, and risk tolerance. Develop and implement responsive policies and procedures.

Lead the International Collaboration and Review Committee charged with assessing risks of international research collaborations.

Provide guidance to faculty, staff, and trainees on research security, international collaborations, and high-risk outside professional activities.

Conduct investigations into research-related activities that pose security risks, and communicate findings to relevant stakeholders, including government agencies, research sponsors, researchers, and senior leadership.

Serve on the International Oversight Committee to assess and mitigate risks related to international travel.

Oversee risk assessments for research collaborations, visiting scholars, exchange programs, licensing agreements, and contracts.

Collaborate with stakeholder units to implement employee screening processes for data and intellectual property protection.

Partner with the Office of Sponsored Projects to ensure institutional compliance with research security requirements and certifications.

Oversee training, outreach, and guidance related to research security, export control, and restricted research.

Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and regularly report on research security program effectiveness to senior leadership.

Serve as point of contact with external sponsors and regulators related to matters of research security and restricted research.

Restricted Research and Export Compliance

Maintain expertise in export control regulations, NIST SP 800-171, and CMMC compliance.

Supervise the export control officer and ensure effective compliance policies and procedures.

Collaborate with Enterprise Technology (ET) and Information Security (ISO) to develop and implement a restricted research program.

Identify and assess research projects requiring compliance with CMMC or NIST SP 800-171. Implement procedures to support research teams as they undertake restricted research projects.

Develop technology control plans and system security plans. Provide restricted research compliance monitoring in collaboration with ET and ISO.

Leadership

Mentor and supervise staff, fostering engagement and professional development. Facilitate regular team communication and provide constructive feedback.

Actively participate in UT System, regional, and national organizations to stay current on regulations and best practices. Attend conferences and educational events to maintain expertise.