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Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process. Job Category: Academic Staff Employment Type: Regular Job Profile: Compliance Specialist II Job Summary: The Research Security Office at the University of Wisconsin-Madison was established to ensure compliance with United States research security requirements. Research security regulations apply to a subset of activities incidental to the education and research missions at UW-Madison. These activities primarily center around funded research and the effort to counter undue foreign influence on US federally funded activities. The Research Security Program Manager will assist the Director of Research Security Program in ensuring that research at the UW-Madison is conducted in a manner compliant with research security regulations, including NSPM-33 and the CHIPS & Science Act. This will include helping to maintain regulatory compliance by coordinating and promoting research security awareness on campus, coordinating cybersecurity requirements related to research security, and supporting all aspects of Research Security Program. Key Job Responsibilities: Compliance Specialist III: Audits and serves as a subject matter expert and point of contact for potentially affected units and affiliated organizations, ensuring appropriate notices are issued relating to compliance Compliance Specialist III: Assists leadership with developing and publishing compliance reports in accordance with established laws and regulations Compliance Specialist II: Assists with the creation and the maintenance of manuals, communication materials, and other compliance materials in accordance with established laws and regulations Compliance Specialist II: Collects, compiles, and organizes reports for a defined compliance program and communicates data to internal and external stakeholders when appropriate Compliance Specialist II: Issues compliance notifications and provides education and resources to inquiring entities Compliance Specialist III: Collaborates with other institutional compliance subject matter experts to review procedures and make change recommendations to leadership Department: Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research (OVCR) - Research Security and Export Control Program Compensation: Minimum annual salary for Compliance Specialist II: $55,000 Minimum annual salary for Compliance Specialist III: $65,000 Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off; competitive insurances and savings accounts; and participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund. Required Qualifications: Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks. This position is posted at Compliance Specialist levels 2 and 3. Level is determined by qualifications based on your prior work experience. To qualify for Level 2: Four years of professional experience. Experience interpreting and implementing government regulations. To qualify for Level 3: Six years of professional experience. Advanced understanding of regulatory frameworks, with a minimum of three years of experience in compliance or risk management. Ability to prioritize and manage complex projects. Preferred Qualifications: Technical or policy related cybersecurity experience. Experience with research security and export controls regulations. Strong interpersonal and management skills. Project management experience. Education: Required: Bachelor's Degree Preferred: Master's Degree or JD How to Apply: Click the "Apply" button to start the application process. You will be required to upload a cover letter and resume. Cover letters will be used as a writing sample and to determine the best-qualified applicants. Your cover letter should address your qualifications as they pertain to this position. Applicants for this position will be considered for the titles Compliance Specialist II and Compliance Specialist III. The title is determined by the experience and qualifications of the finalist. Contact Information: Jessica Wendt: jessica.wendt@wisc.edu Institutional Statement on Diversity: Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals. The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world. The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence by acknowledging skills and expertise from all backgrounds and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. For more information regarding applicant and employee rights and to view federal and state required postings, visit the Human Resources Workplace Poster website. To request a disability or pregnancy-related accommodation for any step in the hiring process (e.g., application, interview, pre-employment testing, etc.), please contact the Divisional Disability Representative (DDR) in the division you are applying to. Please make your request as soon as possible to help the university respond most effectively to you. Employment may require a criminal background check. It may also require your references to answer questions regarding misconduct, including sexual violence and sexual harassment. The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7). 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We employ everything from accountants to arborists, chefs to custodians, editors to electricians, graphic designers to groundskeepers, HR associates to HVAC technicians, librarians to locksmiths, mechanics to medical assistants, painters to police officers, web designers to welders, and absolutely everything in between! No matter what you are looking for professionally, chances are you will not only find it but will thrive at it while working at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.