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Director of Research Security and Export Controls
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Position Number: 5556127
Location: Statesboro, GA
Position Type: Computer and Information Technology

Director of Research Security and Export Controls

Job ID: 276160
Location: Statesboro, Georgia;Georgia Southern - Savannah;Georgia Southern - Hinesville
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Join Our Team at Georgia Southern!

Georgia Southern is a dynamic university with three vibrant campuses in Hinesville, Savannah and Statesboro serving the communities in Southeast Georgia. As a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 institution, our world-class scholars instruct about 26,000 students in associate's, bachelor's, master's and doctoral level degree programs. Whether you are seeking the charm of a small town, the traditions of a historical/urban destination near the beach or supporting our military service members and their families, Georgia Southern offers its faculty and staff the best of all worlds!

Beyond an ideal location, there is a place for you to work in an exciting environment abounding with opportunities for personal and professional growth. We are steeped in tradition and devoted to academic distinction in teaching, scholarship and service. In 2018 Forbes Magazine listed Georgia Southern, along with 10 other Georgia companies or institutions, as one of America's Best Midsize Employers. Georgia Southern University is passionate about serving our region while preparing our students to be lifelong scholars, leaders, and responsible stewards of their communities and the world.

To learn more about Georgia Southern's Vision, Mission and Values please click here: https://president.georgiasouthern.edu/performance-excellence/mission-values/

Location

Statesboro Campus - Statesboro, GA

OR

Armstrong Campus - Savannah, GA

OR

Liberty Campus, Hinesville, GA

The final candidate will have choice of primary campus location, but may travel among all three campuses of Georgia Southern University.

Department Information

Office of Research Integrity

Job Summary

The Director of Research Security and Export Controls at Georgia Southern oversees the development, implementation, and administration of the university's Research Security and Export Control programs. Georgia Southern, a Carnegie Doctoral/R-2 multicampus university, offers STEM programs and advanced research facilities in a rapidly growing trade corridor in the southeast. The Director, part of the Research Integrity team under the Vice President for Research and Economic Development, ensures compliance with federal laws, sponsor requirements, and university policies regarding research security and export control. As the main contact for internal and external inquiries, the Director will manage training, education, and guidance for faculty and staff. This role involves collaboration with university leadership, IT teams, and key personnel to mitigate research security and export control risks. The position supports a hybrid work structure, allowing remote work within Georgia, South Carolina, or Florida, or office work as needed.

Employment is contingent upon funding.

Responsibilities

Provide expert leadership and guidance to the University community on interpreting and applying research security requirements and guidelines from agencies such as the NSF, NIH, DoD, DOE, NASA, and NIST, including those related to NIST SP 800-171 CUI requirements and NSPM-33.
Serve as the point person for coordinating responses to potential compliance issues and assist with managing outcomes.
Developing risk mitigation strategies aligned to federal foreign influence prevention requirements, cybersecurity requirements; and evolving best practices in technology protection and international collaboration across various research, academic and business activities.
Informing Technology Transfer activities and safeguards; NDAA-compliant procurement practices; affiliation screening and reviews; federal grant and contract proposal and contract compliance; Conflict of Interest (COI) and Conflict of Commitment (COC) policies and procedures; EHS protections; and facility/infrastructure controls.
Provide experienced oversight in implementing federal export control regulations, including the Department of Commerce Export Administration Regulations (EAR), the Department of State International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), and other applicable U.S. export control regulations.
Further develop and implement key export control procedures, including sponsored research agreement reviews, Restricted Party Screening, export classification and licensing, AES shipping compliance, deemed export reviews, procurement reviews, international travel authorizations, Technology Control Plan (TCP) development, international agreement reviews, export recordkeeping, compliance monitoring, and interaction with government agencies as needed.
Coordinate timely compliance implementation on secure research projects, partnering closely with Georgia Southern's Sponsored Research negotiators and institutional Information Technology (IT) teams to inform and align TCPs with IT's NIST 800-171 CUI data security solutions (including System Security Plans (SSPs) and CMMC requirements.
Further build out the University's policies and procedures; create training materials and web-based resources reflective of the University's research security and export control programs.
Serve as the lead University resource for monitoring and communicating new regulatory developments in research security and export control, and ensuring that the university is updating policies, procedures, and training as needed.
Provide informed guidance to Georgia Southern's leadership and other lead stakeholders concerning the impact of export control and research security on the University's future growth initiatives, with the ability to participate in and inform cross disciplinary teams and initiatives.

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

BA or BS Degree at an accredited 4 year institution

Other Required Qualifications

Professional certifications including but not limited to Export Compliance Professional (ECoP), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC) or willingness to acquire within one year.

Required Experience

At least 3 to 4 years of professional experience supporting and implementing Research Security and Export Control programs in a higher education setting, covering secure research projects with export control and NIST 800-171 data security requirements, visiting scholar and faculty visa programs, international research collaborations, restricted party screening, study abroad programs, export licensing and shipping, international travel, biological safety labs, IP and tech transfer protections, foreign influence prevention, and related research security measures. Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC) or willingness to acquire within one year.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Educational Qualifications

Advanced degree (JD, MA, MS) in a STEM field Working knowledge of the National Industrial Security Program (NISPOM), DFARS regulations, and other federal regulatory contract terms.

Proposed Salary

$100,239 - $130,000

This is an exempt position paid on a monthly basis.

Required Documents to Attach

Resume
Cover Letter
Two (2) Professional References

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES

Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position
Proficiency with standard digital data and presentation tools (e.g., Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, etc.)

KNOWLEDGE

Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success
Experience collaborating with institutional leadership, faculty, staff, and students to drive export control and research security requirements, including the ability to clearly articulate risk based solutions for research, academic, and business activities
Extensive knowledge of regulatory requirements under the EAR, ITAR, NRC/NNSA, DOE, the CHIPS + Science Act and NSPM-33 requirements

SKILLS

Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relation skills
Well-honed recordkeeping, data archiving and related organization skills

Apply Before Date

Open Until Filled

Application review may begin on August 26, 2024.

Contact Information

For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Department of Human Resources by phone at (912) 478-6947 or by email at hrservice@georgiasouthern.edu.

For technical support, please call the Shared Services Center at (877) 251-2644 or oneusgsupport@usg.edu.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Southern University, as determined by Georgia Southern University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.

Legally authorized to work in the United States for the duration of employment without assistance from the University.

Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation.

Georgia Southern University is a Tobacco and Smoke-Free Community.

Internet access.

Ability to comply with university document security measures.

Employment is contingent upon funding.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Georgia Southern University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. Individuals in need of reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in the search process should notify Human Resources: (912) 478-6947.

Other Information

Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation.
Workweek may occasionally extend beyond 40 hours.
Occasional travel may be required.

Background Check

Position of Trust

To apply, visit https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=39000&JobOpeningId=276160&PostingSeq=1