State of Wisconsin

Research Security Program Manager

US-AnywhereRemote in Madison, WI
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Experience interpreting and implementing government regulations
  • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects in a dynamic compliance environment
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills for stakeholder engagement

Responsibilities

  • Provide guidance and oversight to compliance policies and procedures
  • Develop and maintain institutional policies to ensure compliance
  • Consult on resolution of policy violations involving various stakeholders
  • Direct operational activities and staffing resources for compliance implementation
  • Oversee activities to raise awareness of relevant laws
  • Serve as a subject matter expert for internal and external stakeholders

Benefits

  • Generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off
  • Competitive insurances and savings accounts
  • Participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund
Full Job Description
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Job Category:
Academic Staff

Employment Type:
Regular

Job Profile:
Compliance Admin (Inst)

Job Summary:

The Research Security and Export Control Office at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, within the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research (OVCR), is responsible for ensuring institutional compliance with federal research security requirements and U.S. export control laws while supporting broader objectives.

Research security and export control regulations apply to a subset of activities conducted in support of the university's research and education missions. These activities primarily include those involving federally funded research, international collaborations, sensitive technologies, and efforts to mitigate undue foreign influence.

The Program Manager plays a central role in administering UW-Madison's research security compliance program, with supporting responsibilities in export control. This position conducts research security risk assessments, supports compliance reviews, develops and implements risk mitigation measures, and provides guidance to faculty and staff on regulatory requirements.

The Program Manager assists in developing, maintaining, and implementing research security policies, procedures, and workflows, while coordinating outreach and training efforts to promote awareness and compliance across campus.

Key Job Responsibilities:
  • Provides guidance and oversight to university personnel compliance, policies, and procedures
  • Develops and maintains institutional and operating policies and procedures to ensure compliance
  • Provides consultation for resolution of policy violations that involve students, employees, visitors, guests of the institution and/or applicants
  • Directs operational activities and staffing resources for compliance implementation, including outreach, support, and/or investigations
  • Oversees, develops and participates in activities designed to raise awareness of the law(s) and its purpose
  • Serves as a subject matter expert for affiliated matters for internal and external stakeholders


Department:

Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research (OVCR) - Research Security and Export Control Program

Compensation:

The minimum annal salary for this position is $90,000 but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

The employee in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off; competitive insurances and savings accounts; and participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund.

Required Qualifications:

-Experience interpreting and implementing government regulations

-Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects in a dynamic compliance environment

-Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

-Strong interpersonal stakeholder engagement skills

Preferred Qualifications:

-Background in public policy, international affairs, law, or political science

-Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with demonstrated attention to detail

-Experience in research administration

-Familiarity with NSPM-33 or related research security requirements and risk mitigation strategies

Education:

Required: Bachelor's Degree

How to Apply:

To apply for this position, please click on the "I am a current employee" button or "I am not a current employee" button under Apply Now. You will be required to submit a cover letter and resume highlighting your qualifications as they relate to this position. Please note, there is only one attachment field and you are able to upload multiple documents in the attachment field.

Cover letters will be used as a writing sample and to determine the best-qualified applicants. Your cover letter should address your qualifications as they pertain to this position.

Partial remote work up to 40% (2 days/week) is available for this position.

A successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring eligibility for employment in the United States on or before the effective date of the appointment. University sponsorship is not available for this position.

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