Research Security Program Manager

Requirements

• -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:
• 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.
• Contact Information:
• Jessica Wendt: jessica.wendt@wisc.edu
• Institutional Statement on Diversity:
• The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.
• The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Additional Information

Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process. 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

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