Project Manager

The Manager of Research Security & Export Controls provides operational management and administrative oversight of LSU Health Shreveport''s research security and export controls program. This position supports institutional compliance with federal and state requirements, including NSPM-33, the CHIPS and Science Act, Louisiana Senate Bill 399 (Act 505), the Louisiana Higher Education Foreign Security Act (LAHEFSA), and applicable U.S. export control regulations. The Manager supervises research security personnel, coordinates institutional review processes, oversees compliance tracking and reporting activities, and supports the Research Security Officer and Export Control Officer in implementing institutional research security and export controls programs. The position works collaboratively with Research Administration, Legal Affairs, Human Resources, Information Security, Compliance, Sponsored Programs, and academic leadership to support research security compliance and risk mitigation activities. Regular attendance is required to perform the functions of this position. Incumbent will maintain a customer-oriented awareness in acknowledging and responding to needs as they occur that customer satisfaction is met at all times. Essential Position Functions & Duties 50% Research Security Program Leadership Manages day-to-day administration and operation of the institution''s research security and export controls program. Supports implementation of Louisiana Senate Bill 399 (Act 505) requirements through administration of review processes, approval workflows, documentation standards, compliance tracking, and reporting activities. Develops and maintains operational procedures, guidance documents, and workflow processes related to research security, foreign affiliations, international collaborations, and export controls. Coordinates compliance activities associated with NSPM-33, the CHIPS and Science Act, LAHEFSA, SB 399/Act 505, and other applicable research security requirements. Oversees operational processes for foreign affiliation screening, foreign relationship assessments, international collaboration reviews, foreign support reviews, and research security risk assessments. Coordinates disclosure review processes related to foreign affiliations, foreign support, foreign talent recruitment programs, and outside activities requiring institutional review. Monitors regulatory developments and recommends process improvements to the Research Security Officer and Export Control Officer. Coordinates data collection, documentation, audit preparation, compliance reviews, and required reporting activities. Collaborates with institutional stakeholders to support research security compliance, risk assessment, and implementation activities. Develops operational metrics, reports, dashboards, and tracking mechanisms to support program administration and compliance monitoring. 30% Export Controls and Compliance Oversight Supports institutional compliance with Export Administration Regulations (EAR), International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) requirements, and other applicable export control regulations. Coordinates export control reviews and assists in the development and administration of Technology Control Plans and other risk mitigation measures. Oversees restricted party screening operations and coordinates resolution of identified compliance concerns. Provides guidance regarding international collaborations, foreign visitors, international travel, international shipments, and foreign engagements in accordance with established institutional procedures. Reviews sponsored projects, data use agreements, material transfer agreements, confidentiality agreements, procurement agreements, and other institutional activities for potential export control and research security considerations and escalates issues as appropriate. Maintains records, documentation, and tracking systems necessary to support institutional compliance requirements. 15% Personnel Management and Training Directly supervises Research Security staff, including the Research Security Analyst. Establishes work priorities, performance expectations, and professional development plans for assigned personnel. Coordinates institution-wide research security and export controls training and awareness activities. Ensures faculty, staff, and students receive guidance regarding research security, foreign affiliation disclosure requirements, export controls, and related compliance obligations. Coordinates outreach and educational efforts supporting institutional compliance activities. Non-Essential Position Functions & Duties 5% Marginal Functions (5%) Performs other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.