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Montana State University Research Security Director in Bozeman, Montana
Position Details
Position Information
Announcement Number STAFF - VA - 25198
For questions regarding this position, please contact:
Nikki Tuss
(406) 579-8638
nikki.tuss@montana.edu
Classification Title Managing Director
Working Title Research Security Director
Brief Position Overview
Research and Economic Development at MSU is a dynamic organization with a growing national security related portfolio. The Director of Research Security will be part of the VP for Research and Economic Development leadership team, will support the growth of this unit by ensuring compliance with all federal requirements, and will assist faculty, staff, and students by providing appropriate campus infrastructure and processes for a variety of controlled work.
Position Number 4C0722
Department Office of Research Compliance
Division Office of Research and Economic Development
Appointment Type Professional
Contract Term Fiscal Year
Semester
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FLSA Exempt
Union Affiliation Exempt from Collective Bargaining
FTE 1.0
Benefits Eligible Eligible
Salary Starting $140,000 annually, commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications.
Contract Type LOA
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Recruitment Type Open
Position Details
General Statement
Research & Economic Development ( RED ) at MSU includes Research Development, Sponsored Programs, Research Integrity and Compliance.
The Research Security Director will complement RED by supporting research security and positively impact the university research community by providing a centralized research security program.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Research Security Director ( RSD ) reports directly to the Vice President Research & Economic Development. Duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:
Establish a research-wide information security program directly supporting research functions & stakeholders at all levels.
Develop & lead the Research Security Program to meet the evolving needs of research security & research customers.
Serve as the primary office of responsibility & accountable official for all aspects of applied research security.
Review all incoming applied research contracts, grants & other research efforts; determine research security requirements & verify research security capabilities against requirements.
As required, develop programs, processes, procedures, training, physical security & information security capabilities.
Assist researchers to determine costs associated with research efforts in all areas including physical security, information technologies, personnel, training, inspecting & reporting.
Oversee the Research Security Officer ( RSO ).
Assist researchers with development & review of Technology Control Plans (TCPs) or other tools required for research compliance.
Conduct physical facility inspections, develop risk mitigation or remediation activities to meet all security requirements.
Maintain expertise related to Controlled Unclassified Information ( CUI ), Export Compliance, Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification ( CMMC ), applicable NIST Special Publications, NSPM -33, CHIPS & Science Act, Federal Acquisition Regulations & Defense Supplements.
Develop, administer & maintain research security training programs. Track researcher training status, provide & assess effectiveness of training, track training & support stakeholders.
Serve as the primary point of contact representing & supporting researchers involved with contracts with security requirements.
Orchestrate efforts in collaboration with diverse offices across MSU to provide stakeholders fully successful security programs.
Develop partnerships with University IT, Human Resources, Legal and other offices across campus to present streamlined & effective capabilities to MSU researchers.
Serve as the federal government point of contact providing evidence of compliance, answering requests for information, performing government system of record submissions & ensuring compliance with research contract obligations.
Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
Proven experience in developing, implementing and maintaining research security & compliance programs related to CUI , Export Compliance, CMMC , applicable NIST Special Publications, NSPM -33, CHIPS & Science Act, Federal Acquisition Regulations & Defense Supplements.
Leadership experience & ability to multi-task leading teams or working independently with a high degree of self-motivation, accuracy & efficiency, with little or no direct oversight.
Expert knowledge & skill in applying & interpreting applicable local, state, & federal laws, regulations and directives.
Must be eligible for a U.S. government security clearance if required.
Bachelor’s degree in related field; supplemented with a robust background in security and compliance.
Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
Master’s degree in related field.
In-depth understanding of FAR , DFARS , and U.S. government contracting
Advanced analytical skills & ability to organize, prioritize, & manage high-level & complex projects with time constraints.
Strong interpersonal & communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively.
Background working contracting activities with the federal government including DOD , DOE , DHS , NIH or others.
Experience working with university research programs.
The Successful Candidate Will
Strong problem-solving abilities, organizational capabilities, & team-building skills with the ability to respond to inquiries and requests in a timely manner.
Robust collaboration & teambuilding skills to develop & retain partnerships supporting stakeholders.
Proven institutional management skills, exceptional ethical values; ability to work with all stakeholders.
Position Special Requirements/Additional Information
Successful candidate must be able to comply with the federally mandated requirements of U.S. export control laws, which may require proof that candidate is a U.S. person as defined in 22 CFR §120.15, 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).
This position is supported by grants & contracts & while the need for this position is expected to be long-term, the nature of the position will evolve with the specific needs of externally funded projects.
This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties & responsibilities to this job at any time.
Physical Demands
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
This position has supervisory duties? Yes
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies 1
Desired Start Date Upon completion of a successful search.
Position End Date (if temporary)
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Applications will be:
Screening of applications will begin on January 8, 2025; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.
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EEO Statement
Montana State University is an equal opportunity employer. MSU does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law.
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