Research Security Officer,Assistant Director Job Starkville area,Mississippi USA,Security

Position Function:

The Research Security Officer Assistant Director develops research security policies, procedures, and technology to enable Mississippi State University to comply with federal guidelines for handling all levels of U.S. government information. The Research Security Officer Assistant Director also serves as the primary Facility Security Officer, lead security analyst, and oversees the export control program.

Salary Grade
: 17

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Act as or oversee the Facility Security Officer responsible for the management and oversight that is required of the university as part of the National Industrial Security Program (NISP) which is administered on behalf of the U.S Government by the Department of Defense.

Provide and document new cleared employee security briefings, exit interviews and debriefing, investigate and report security violations and incidents.

Create, implement, and update security plans, procedures, and instructions.

Oversee the Insider Threat Program Senior Official (ITPSO) having the authority to provide management, accountability, and oversight to effectively implement and manage the requirements of the Insider Threat Program for the university.

Serve as the Empowered Official for license agreements, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls registration.

Serve as the point of contact for Federal law enforcement and intelligence community liaison including requests for information, providing investigative support as appropriate, and coordination of Federal Law Enforcement and National Security activities associated with MSU facilities and persons. This does not include local criminal matters.

Coordinate with and support departments and personnel on issues related to security and international operations including but not limited to international agreements, international travel, international students, international visitors, and international purchasing and shipping.

Identify pertinent issues, provide strategic planning, and advise and assist decision-makers on international operations and high-risk activities.

Serve as direct supervisor and backup to the Export Control Officer.

Serve as direct supervisor to the Research Security Analyst and the Compliance and Security Administrator.

Develop and provide security education programs for all faculty, staff, and students.

Perform related duties as assigned by the Executive Director of Research Compliance & Security.

Supervisory Responsibility:

This position will serve as the direct supervisor and backup to the Export Control Officer and will also supervise both the Research Security Analyst and the Compliance and Security Administrator.

The above essential duties are representative of major duties in this position. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned to the above consistent with the knowledge, skills and abilities required for the job. Not all of the duties may be assigned to a position.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree with focus in Criminal Justice, Security, or related Field.

Experience (yrs.) 4 years professional experience in Security Field.

Additional Minimum Qualifications Include:

Facility Security Officer Certification - within 90 days of hire date
Knowledge of federal regulations and agency requirements for NISP, Export Administration Regulations (EAR), and International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).
Must be a U.S. Citizen
Must be able to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance equal to the facility security clearance of the University.

Preferred Qualifications:

Export control and security management, classified and unclassified, in a major research university setting.
Industrial Security Professional (ISP),…

Research Security Officer, Assistant Director