Compliance Officer Sr.

Requisition ID: 2024-8605

of Openings: 1

Location: US-UT-Logan Category: Other Position Type: Benefited Full-Time Job Classification: Exempt College: Research Department: Research Compliance Advertised Salary: Minimum $70,950; Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits

Overview Under NSPM-33 and the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022, the U.S. government requires all universities receiving over $50 million in federal research funding annually to establish a Research Security program. This position will be pivotal in developing USU's Research Security program. Key responsibilities will include: (1) tracking USU international travel and educating travelers about foreign influence risks; (2) creating, implementing, and monitoring research security and export compliance trainings for relevant USU personnel; and (3) collaborating with USU IT to ensure compliance with required cybersecurity standards. Additionally, this position will support other areas of research compliance managed by the Research Integrity and Compliance Office, including, but not limited to, data management, conflict of interest, and research misconduct.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for research security compliance.
• Develop, maintain, and apply extensive knowledge of federal and state regulations governing research security, including NSPM-33, the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022, export control regulations (EAR, ITAR), and federal contracting requirements.
• Collaborate with key personnel within RIC, the USU Office of Research, and the broader campus community to develop appropriate policies and procedures related to research security.
• Design, implement, and maintain training programs required by NSPM-33, focusing on research security education, international travel, export controls, and more.
• Establish tracking systems for faculty, staff, and institutional compliance with research security standards.
• Assist with the various compliance areas overseen by RIC, including data management, conflict of interests, export compliance, responsible conduct of research (RCR) training, and research misconduct review.

Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree, plus four years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education plus experience.
• Ability to manage confidential and sensitive information discretely and securely.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with excellent communication, writing, organizational, and presentation abilities.
• Ability to manage shifting priorities and multiple projects.
• Collaborative team player with a strong work ethic.

Required Documents Along with the online application, please attach:

• Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Resume/CV"
• Name and contact information for 3 professional references to be entered into Candidate Profile
• Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application Document size may not exceed 10 MB.

Advertised Salary Minimum $70,950; Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits

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