Research Security Program Manager - Information Solutions (Hybrid-Remote)

Job Description Summary

Reporting to the Manager of Governance, Risk and Compliance under the Chief Information Security Office, the Research Security Program Manager is responsible. This strategic role ensures institutional compliance with federal and state mandates, including NSPM-33, the CHIPS and Science Act, and regulations governing export control, controlled unclassified information (CUI), and foreign influence mitigation. The Program Manager directs and oversees the design, implementation, and daily administration of the research security program, interprets and applies relevant policies and regulations, and recommends new or revised initiatives to enhance institutional research security. They inform senior research leadership about issues that may impact the program or institutional issues affecting elements of the research security program. Additionally, the Program Manager responds to inquiries from internal and external stakeholders, communicates findings to federal agencies when necessary, and fosters a culture of security across the university’s research enterprise.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Regular

Cost Center

CC002271 SYS - IS Cyber Operations

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

Health-29

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

1. Cybersecurity Compliance & Oversight – 15% 

• Develop, implement, and maintain cybersecurity components of MUSC’s Research Security Program in alignment with federal requirements, including NIST research cybersecurity resources. 

• Collaborate with the Information Security Office (ISO) to develop and manage NIST SP 800-171, NIST R8471, and CMMC requirements. 

• Identify research projects requiring NIST or CMMC controls and support research teams in meeting compliance expectations. 

• Coordinate integration of IT security resources into the research security program. 

• Monitor and ensure institutional alignment with CHIPS and Science Act cybersecurity requirements, federal agency guidance, and sponsor-specific expectations. 

 

2. Foreign Travel Security & International Research Risk Management – 15% 

• Manage the institution’s Foreign Travel Security Training Program, ensuring all covered individuals complete required periodic training. 

• Maintain the foreign travel reporting program for individuals traveling abroad for research, teaching, conferences, or MUSC business. 

• Provide expert guidance to faculty, staff, and trainees on international engagements, foreign influence, and high-risk outside activities. 

• Oversee research security risk assessments for international collaborations, visiting scholars, and high-risk foreign engagements. 

 

3. Research Security Training & Institutional Education – 20% 

• Lead implementation of comprehensive research security training tailored to MUSC’s risk profile and federal regulations. 

• Ensure covered individuals complete federally developed or MUSC-approved research security training modules. 

• Lead training, outreach, and educational activities related to research security. 

• Provide training content illustrating improper transfer of research or federally funded R&D. 

• Advise leadership on evolving regulations, risk tolerance, and best practices. 

• Maintain training documentation, certifications, and compliance records. 

 

4. Export Control Training & Compliance Support – 10% 

• Ensure covered individuals engaged in export-controlled research complete required training. 

• Coordinate delivery of federal or MUSC-developed export control education. 

• Oversee compliance reviews of foreign sponsors, collaborators, and research engagements to ensure alignment with export control regulations. <