Restricted Research Compliance Manager, Office of Research Support and Compliance

Job Posting Title:

Restricted Research Compliance Manager, Office of Research Support and Compliance

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Hiring Department:

Office of Research Support and Compliance

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

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Location:

AUSTIN, TX

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Job Details:

General Notes

The Office of Research Support and Compliance (ORSC) at The University of Texas at Austin functions to ensure that all research conducted at the University is in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and University policies. The ORSC educates and supports the University research community with regulatory guidance concerning human subjects research (Institutional Review Board), animal research (Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee), use of biohazardous agents and use of recombinant or synthetic nucleic acids (Institutional Biosafety Committee), financial conflict of interest in research (FCOI), research security and export controls, and research integrity education.

UT Austin offers a competitive benefits package that includes:  

• 100% employer-paid basic medical coverage  

• Retirement contributions

• Paid vacation and sick time

• Paid holidays

• Eligible for hybrid telework

Please visit our Human Resources (HR) website to learn more about the total benefits offered.

Purpose

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Restricted Research Compliance Manager to support the University’s restricted research program involving export-controlled and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). This role emphasizes regulatory compliance, oversight of CUI research activities, and coordination with stakeholders to ensure secure and compliant research practices.

Responsibilities

Export Compliance and CUI Oversight 

• Ensure institutional compliance with export control regulations and CUI requirements.

• Serve as a liaison between researchers and information technology teams to support secure research practices. Provide project management coordination to onboard research projects into a restricted research compliant environment.

• Monitor and enforce protocols for handling export-controlled and CUI data.

• Maintain documentation and records related to compliance audits, incidents, and restricted research activities.

• Make export classifications for products, software, and technology.

• Stay current with export control regulations, NIST SP 800-171, and other applicable standards.

• Support audits and investigations related to export and CUI compliance.

Operational and Security Support

• Develop and maintain workflows, forms, standard operating procedures, and documentation to support secure research environments.  Support maintenance of policies and procedures.

• Monitor and analyze security alerts; report irregularities and support incident response.

• Coordinate onboarding and access control for researchers working with restricted data.

• Manage visitor access and escort procedures for controlled environments.

Administrative and Stakeholder Engagement 

• Analyze research awards and contracts to identify security requirements.

• Track and manage budgets, expenses, and invoicing for restricted research operations.

• Build and maintain relationships with researchers, IT teams, building staff, and other stakeholders.

• Provide training and guidance on compliance procedures and security protocols.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in information management, international business, or other relevant field.

• 3+ years' experience in project management, compliance monitoring, information security, or policy enforcement.

• U.S. citizenship or U.S. person status required.

• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

• Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to analyze complex data.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively and maintain integrity