Compliance Officer, Government

Job Title

Compliance Officer I Agency Texas A&M University System Offices Department Research Security Office Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location College Station, Texas Job Type Staff

The System Offices is one of several system members within the Texas A&M University System representing one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a network of 12 universities, a comprehensive health science center, eight state agencies, Texas A&M – Fort Worth and the Texas A&M - RELLIS Campus. The Texas A&M University System mission is to provide education, conduct research, commercialize technology, offer training, and deliver services for the people of Texas and beyond.

• competitive health benefits
• paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• a defined benefit retirement plan to include an employer contribution through Teachers Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• a defined contribution retirement plan to include an employer contribution through an approved ORP vendor: additional voluntary tax deferred annuity (TDA) options
• tuition assistance
• wellness programs to promote work/life balance

Salary: $3,657.33 - $5.250.00 per month commensurate with experience.

Monitors and facilitates compliance with federal, state, and Texas A&M University System (TAMUS) regulatory and governing standards, including but not limited to laws, regulations, statutes, codes, policies, procedures, rules, and directives, as well as compliance own internal and external policies and procedures.

• Assists in developing, establishing, and maintaining an effective and broad-based compliance program based upon ethical conduct and a commitment to compliance with all applicable laws, policies, rules, and procedures.
• Monitors compliance with federal, state, and TAMUS regulatory standards, including, but not limited to, laws, statutes, codes, policies, procedures, rules, and directives, as well as compliance with internal and external policies and procedures.
• Identifies potential areas of compliance vulnerability and develops a plan of action to bring any non-compliant areas into compliance.
• Responds to apparent violations of policies, procedures, or other regulatory standards by recommending and participating in investigative procedures.
• Assists in coordinating internal and/or external audits, including providing information requested, coordinating responses, planning and coordinating pre-audits and follow-up audits.
• Oversees monitoring of policies, procedures and rules in relation to research security via compliance records, training documentation, and maintains filing system.
• Formulates, maintains, and monitors a database of all rules and procedures required by the TAMUS and any additional rules and procedures needed for operations as determined by administration.
• Provides reports on all compliance efforts as needed; serves on committees as needed.
• Recommends program guidelines, procedures, policies, rules, and regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Four years of related experience in compliance programs and/or activities.

Must be able to obtain a U.S. government security clearance.

• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet and database applications.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

• This is a security-sensitive position and is restricted to U.S. citizens only.
• Only complete applications will be considered for employment at The Texas A&M System Offices.
• Applicants are subject to a…