Research Security Program Manager

University of Wisconsin-Madison

Program Manager overseeing research security compliance and export control at UW-Madison. Responsible for risk assessments, compliance reviews, and developing policies and procedures.

Posted 6/17/2026full-timeMadison • Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $90,000 per yearWebsite

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Hard Skills

compliancepolicy developmentregulation interpretationinvestigations

Soft Skills

communicationinterpersonal skillsproject managementstakeholder engagementprioritization

Industry Keywords

government regulationsoperating policiesinstitutional policiesawareness activitiessubject matter expert

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provides guidance and oversight to university personnel compliance, policies, and procedures
Develops and maintains institutional and operating policies and procedures to ensure compliance
Provides consultation for resolution of policy violations that involve students, employees, visitors, guests of the institution and/or applicants
Directs operational activities and staffing resources for compliance implementation, including outreach, support, and/or investigations
Oversees, develops and participates in activities designed to raise awareness of the law(s) and its purpose
Serves as a subject matter expert for affiliated matters for internal and external stakeholders

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience interpreting and implementing government regulations
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects in a dynamic compliance environment
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Strong interpersonal stakeholder engagement skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off
competitive insurances and savings accounts
participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund