Restricted Research Officer

The Office of Research Integrity and Assurance (ORIA) at Cornell University seeks a research compliance professional with experience establishing and monitoring restricted research environments to serve as Restricted Research Officer. Well-qualified candidates will possess exceptional organizational and analytical skills and experience working with federal regulatory requirements related to research security and Controlled Unclassified Information. This new position will report to the Export Control and Research Security Officer.

The Opportunity

As Restricted Research Officer, you will support the execution of a comprehensive research security program with a primary focus on developing a restricted research program and infrastructure. You will serve as backup to the Export Control and Research Security Officer in other areas of the research security program, including security and export control for fundamental research, research data security, and interactions with federal sponsor agencies.

You will interpret government regulations and contract terms and conditions, especially Department of Defense regulations related to Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and export control compliance, and you will communicate complex regulations and requirements to others. With access to highly sensitive information, you will be expected to maintain strict confidentiality, exercise good judgment, and provide documented reviews of complex situations.

Other responsibilities will include:

• Managing screening processes in support of export controls and to address risks of undue foreign influence for national security purposes
• Reviewing visitor and scholar requests and international travel requests
• Reviewing proposals for compliance with federal foreign engagement criteria
• Performing comprehensive reviews of complex contract terms and conditions and evaluating project scopes and data requirements for CUI
• Developing and implementing training and user materials on research security
• Leading or participating in campus committees focused on research security and research data security
• Organizing and managing records in line with federal requirements

As part of the Cornell community, you will help foster a culture of belonging and a healthy work environment by communicating across differences; being cooperative, collaborative, open, and welcoming; showing respect, compassion, and empathy; engaging and supporting others regardless of background or perspective; speaking up when others are being excluded or treated inappropriately; and supporting work/life integration of oneself and others.

What We Need
Send us a cover letter and resume outlining your interest in this position and explaining how your experience and qualifications match the position requirements. Your letter is an important component of your application. Note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

When evaluating your candidacy, we will look for evidence of the following:

• Bachelor's degree and 5-7 years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Three full years of experience in research, research administration, and/or another relevant field (export compliance, foreign influence reviews, sponsored program administration, contract negotiations, etc.)
• Two full years of experience working with federal regulatory requirements or within research compliance as they relate to research security, including foreign influence and export controls, and experience with DOD Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) requirements
• Proven effective analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective oral and written communication skills, including development and delivery of training and presentations to individuals and groups as well as development of written guidance or procedures, such as safety plans, that are focused and user-friendly
• Proven experience connecting inclusion, belonging and wellbeing practices to business goals
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Experience with presentation tools, such as PowerPoint and Google Sheets

Additionally, the following would be helpful:

• Master's degree or higher in business or scientific discipline
• Five or more years of experience in establishing and monitoring restricted research environments

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