Manager - Research Security

Georgia Tech prides itself on its technological resources, collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment to building an outstanding and diverse community of learning, discovery, and creation. We strongly encourage applicants whose values align with our institutional values, as outlined in our strategic plan. These values include academic excellence, diversity of thought and experience, inquiry and innovation, collaboration and community, and ethical behavior and stewardship. Georgia Tech has policies to promote a healthy work-life balance and is aware that attracting faculty may require meeting the needs of two careers.

About Georgia Tech

Georgia Tech is a top-ranked public research university situated in the heart of Atlanta, a diverse and vibrant city with numerous economic and cultural strengths. The Institute serves more than 45,000 students through top-ranked undergraduate, graduate, and executive programs in engineering, computing, science, business, design, and liberal arts. Georgia Tech's faculty attracted more than $1.4 billion in research awards this past year in fields ranging from biomedical technology to artificial intelligence, energy, sustainability, semiconductors, neuroscience, and national security. Georgia Tech ranks among the nation's top 20 universities for research and development spending and No. 1 among institutions without a medical school.

Georgia Tech's Mission and Values

Georgia Tech's mission is to develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition. The Institute has nine key values that are foundational to everything we do:

1. Students are our top priority.

2. We strive for excellence.

3. We thrive on diversity.

4. We celebrate collaboration.

5. We champion innovation.

6. We safeguard freedom of inquiry and expression.

7. We nurture the wellbeing of our community.

8. We act ethically.

9. We are responsible stewards.

Over the next decade, Georgia Tech will become an example of inclusive innovation, a leading technological research university of unmatched scale, relentlessly committed to serving the public good; breaking new ground in addressing the biggest local, national, and global challenges and opportunities of our time; making technology broadly accessible; and developing exceptional, principled leaders from all backgrounds ready to produce novel ideas and create solutions with real human impact.

The Manager of Research Security is tasked with developing and implementing security protocols to protect sensitive research data and facilities from potential threats. This position requires a comprehensive understanding of security measures and compliance standards to ensure personnel safety and the integrity of research activities. This role will assist in developing and implementing comprehensive compliance programs to ensure adherence to federal regulations (National Security Presidential Memorandum 33, the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022, Export Controls, etc.) and institutional policies, primarily related to Academic Research Security. This role serves as a liaison between academic units, research centers, and administrative offices, including, but not limited to, OIT, OSP, and C.O.I. Responsible for setting employee goals, assessing performance, providing feedback, and making pay recommendations. This role reports to the GT Director of Academic Research Security and Risk Compliance.

Job Duty 1 -
Develop and implement comprehensive security policies and procedures to protect sensitive research data and facilities from unauthorized access and threats. Disseminate checklists, policies, and procedures related to academic research security and integrity to relevant organizational stakeholders.

Job Duty 2 -
Conduct regular security assessments and audits to evaluate the effectiveness of existing security measures and identify areas for improvement. This includes risk assessments of international collaborations, proposed foreign visitors, and funded and unfunded proposals/agreements.

Job Duty 3 -
Monitor security incidents and breaches, conduct thorough investigations, and coordinate response efforts to mitigate risks.

Job Duty 4 -
Provide risk mitigation training and awareness programs for employees (faculty, students, & staff) on security best practices and the importance of safeguarding research information.

Job Duty 5 -
Prepare and present reports on security incidents, risks, and compliance to senior management and relevant stakeholders. Maintain records of compliance activities, risk assessments, and stakeholder feedback.

Job Duty 6 -
Stay current with regulatory requirements and industry standards related to research security to ensure compliance and best practices. Update institutional policies in response to regulatory changes.

Job Duty 7 -
Collaborate with Information Technology and research teams to integrate security protocols into research processes and technologies. Facilitate communication between GTRI, academic departments, and administrative units to ensure alignment and understanding of compliance requirements.

Job Duty 8 -
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Educational Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Experience
Three or more years of relevant experience, including one or more years of supervisory experience.

Additional Preferred Qualifications
Basic knowledge of federal research security regulations (e.g., NSPM-33, CMMC)

Preferred Educational Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline or equivalent.

Preferred Experience
5+ years of experience in research administration, compliance, or a related area.
Strong organizational skills and diligence.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively across diverse teams and departments.
Experience with project coordination and stakeholder engagement.

ABILITIES
Ability to work collaboratively across diverse teams and departments.
Experience with project coordination and stakeholder engagement.

SKILLS
Strong organizational skills and diligence.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 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.

The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Institute is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and Institute policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.

Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the University System of Georgia ("USG") and Georgia Tech. Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of an individual's race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. Further, Georgia Tech prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract.

This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel
This position does not require security clearance.

To comply with US export control laws, candidates for this position must be a U.S. person as defined by federal regulations.

Atlanta, GA

Job Grade: R9

Anticipated salary range of $95,271 to $161,008 will be commensurate with qualifications.

A successful candidate must be able to pass a background check. Please visit http://policylibrary.gatech.edu/employment/pre-employment-screening