Director of Research Security

Posting Details

Position Information


Posting Number
S06597P


Position Title
Director of Research Security


Department
Vice President for Research


Location
Arlington


Position Status
Full-time


Work Schedule


Monday - Friday; 8:00am - 5:00pm.

Salary
Salary is commensurate based on qualifications and relevant experience.


Pay Basis
Monthly


Job Summary


The Director oversees an integrated research security, export control, conflict of interest, and conflict of commitment program designed to protect the institution's scientific and scholarly work, financial resources, intellectual property, as well as regulated and sensitive data while supporting open academic engagement. The Director serves as UTA's Research Security Officer. The role is a strategic partner to campus leaders and the research community and is responsible for implementing risk-based approaches that assure the integrity and security of the university's diverse research and innovation enterprise. The Director actively leads efforts to mitigate risks related to foreign adversaries and influence as well as insider threats associated with domestic and international research efforts as required by federal and state law.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Leadership and Governance
  • Develops and supports institutional governance frameworks, policies, and processes for an integrated program.
  • Leads university's efforts to meet certification and statutory requirements.
  • Monitor regulatory updates and industry best practices to ensure the university's programs and employees remain compliant with applicable laws and regulations.
  • Serve as a primary institutional point of contact for research security matters with federal sponsors and external partners.
  • Responsible for the direct supervision of staff.
• Threat Intelligence and Risk Management
  • Engages with research community to explore, understand, and address issues.
  • Create and maintain suite of electronic and informational resources/tools to independently and collaboratively assess and mitigate risk.
  • Conduct periodic risk assessments to identify potential conflicts and institutional areas for improvement.
• Compliance Management
  • Leads coordination efforts with campus leaders and research stakeholders to examine and advance research security matters in research projects, international partnerships, and commercialization.
  • Ensure institutional compliance with sponsor disclosure rules as well as federal and state requirements.
• Training & Awareness
  • Implement foreign travel training to countries of concern, heightened intel collection and ITAR.
  • Partners with information security and campus compliance to develop and implement campus-wide certifications that promote awareness of disclosure and research security obligations.
• Investigations and Resolutions
  • Lead investigations into program violations ensuring documentation and reporting of findings.
  • Resolve non-compliance issues and refer serious cases as appropriate.
  • Prepare reports for senior leadership, sponsors and regulatory agencies as required.
  • Develop, implement and monitor management plans for compliance and/or identified cases of violations.
• Counterintelligence and Insider Threats
  • Evaluate and mitigate risks related to foreign affiliations, talent recruitment programs, international collaborations, partnerships, foreign shipments and visiting scholars.
  • Develop processes and mitigation program for insider threat risks in partnership with information security and information technology.
• 7. Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Homeland Security, Global Security and Intelligence, Risk Management or a related field.
• Seven (7) years of experience in a research security role with a federal contractor or within higher education, research, health, or a related industry in a role responsible for counterintelligence, investigations, insider threat, conflict of interest, intelligence analysis or related experience.
• Experience must include a minimum of three (3) years of supervisory experience.
• Experience working with government agencies (DoD, NIH, NSF, DOE, etc.), or in a regulated research environment subject to EAR, ITAR, OFAC, or similar compliance requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ten or more years of experience in security or responsible conduct of research role.
• Five (5) or more years of progressive leadership responsibility and supervisory experience.
• Advanced degree or equivalent experience in research security and/or national security field.
• Holds a federal security clearance of Secret or above.
• Certified Insider Threat Analyst (CITA) and/or GIAC Open-Source Intelligence Certification (GOSI)
• Certification or experience examining data logs in User Entity Behavior Analytical (UEBA) tools and/or other data aggregate tools.
• Certification in trade compliance or export control.
• Experience as a Contract Program Security Officer (CPSO) familiar with safeguarding Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and Classified information.
• Experience in developing risk matrices and intelligence report writing.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of current suite of available Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) / Publicly Available Information (PAI) tools, databases, and repositories,
• Strong proficiency in OSINT research and methodology.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence senior stakeholders.
• Demonstrated customer service and policy development skills.
• Strong analytical with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to exercise discretion, judgement and integrity when making discissions
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Skilled in making sound decisions when minimal information is available.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and multitask on a variety of projects.

Other Requirements

Workplace and Eligibility Conditions

Benefits Eligible
Yes


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CBC Requirement


It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University.

This position may have access to critical infrastructure as defined by Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code. If so, to be hired for and continue to be employed in this position you must maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure as set forth in Texas Executive Order GA-48. By assuming this position, and if you have access to critical infrastructure , you authorize the University to conduct routine background checks.

EEO Statement


It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University's compliance with this policy.

University Information


The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. As a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution, UTA is dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. With an enrollment of more than 42,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 "Very High Research Activity" institution and nationally recognized for its commitment to student success and service. It ranks No. 5 in Military Times' "Best for Vets: Colleges" and is the top university in North Texas for its graduates' salaries (The Wall Street Journal). UTA is designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution and is No. 6 for undergraduate ethnic diversity in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). With a global alumni network of approximately 280,000 - including leaders at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas - UTA contributes an estimated $29 billion annually to the Texas economy.

UTA is expanding its regional footprint by building a regional campus, called UTA West, in Parker County on the far west side of Fort Worth. It is scheduled to open in fall 2028. This initiative aligns with the university's strategic growth and commitment to serving the broader community. Furthermore, UTA has launched the RISE 100 initiative, aiming to recruit 100 new tenure-system faculty to strengthen its research enterprise and leadership in key academic areas. Learn more at .

This is an exciting time to join UTA and contribute to its bold vision for the future.

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Posting Detail Information


Number of Vacancies
1


Open Until Filled

Minimum Number of References Required
3


Maximum Number of References Accepted
3


Special Instructions to Applicants


Applicants must include in their online resume the following information: 1) Employment history: name of company, period employed (from month/year to month/year), job title, summary of job duties and 2) Education: school name, degree type, and major.