Director of Controlled Research Support Program

Leadership and Strategy: Program Development and ComplianceIn coordination with the Office of Research Support and Compliance and the Information Security Office:Contribute to developing, implementing, and maintaining a comprehensive CUI and controlled research program aligned with federal regulations (e.g., NIST SP 800-171, DFARS, CMMC) with a specific focus on implementing and maintaining controls in the secure enclave environment and ensuring compliance.Working knowledge and understanding of CUI and other controlled data controls and requirements, assisting with advising leadership, faculty, and staff on obligations and best practices.Working knowledge and understanding of policies, procedures, and governance structures that ensure compliance across all research activities involving controlled research.Liaison with federal agencies, sponsors, and auditors regarding controlled research program compliance.Monitor regulatory updates (NIST 800-171, DFARS, CMMC, ITAR/EAR), assess their implications, and inform and advise University stakeholders accordingly.Enclave Operations and Infrastructure ManagementOversee the design, deployment, and ongoing operation of the secure enclave infrastructure that supports controlled data including CUI research.Manage and/or coordinate the work of systems administrators and other technical personnel responsible for enclave operations.Ensure enclave systems meet or exceed compliance baselines (e.g., access controls, logging, encryption, incident response).Coordinate vulnerability management, patching, and continuous monitoring activities.Partner with ET functional teams, ISO and other University technical teams to integrate enclave services into the broader institutional technology ecosystem.Research Engagement and SupportProvide training and outreach to faculty, staff, and students conducting research in the enclave environment.Assist in the preparation and review of technical compliance artifacts, including: System Security Plans (SSPs); Plans of Action and Milestones (POAandMs); Technology Control Plans (TCPs); SPRS Score JustificationsCollaborate with local college, school or unit IT, building managers, research administration, and department chairs to ensure physical access controls, network segmentation, and endpoint management are in place and well-understood.Interface regularly with campus stakeholders to align physical, network, and cybersecurity controls within research spaces.Develop onboarding processes that streamline researcher access while maintaining compliance requirements.Act as a trusted partner to research teams, ensuring the enclave environment supports their scientific goals.Maintain a centralized register of active secure research environments, tracking SSPs, POAandMs, SPRS submissions, and enclave deployments.Support proposal development by providing accurate descriptions of the controlled data program and secure infrastructure to sponsors.Strategic LeadershipBuild and lead a cross-functional team supporting controlled data (including CUI) compliance and secure enclave operations.Collaborate with University leadership to align the controlled data program with the institutions broader research security and compliance strategies.Report regularly to senior leadership on program status, risks, and opportunities for improvement.Contribute to a culture of compliance and security awareness within the University research community.Perform other related functions as assigned.