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Reporting to the Manager of Governance, Risk and Compliance under the Chief Information Security Office, the Research Security Program Manager is responsible. This strategic role ensures institutional compliance with federal and state mandates, including NSPM-33, the CHIPS and Science Act, and regulations governing export control, controlled unclassified information (CUI), and foreign influence mitigation. The Program Manager directs and oversees the design, implementation, and daily administration of the research security program, interprets and applies relevant policies and regulations, and recommends new or revised initiatives to enhance institutional research security. They inform senior research leadership about issues that may impact the program or institutional issues affecting elements of the research security program. Additionally, the Program Manager responds to inquiries from internal and external stakeholders, communicates findings to federal agencies when necessary, and fosters a culture of security across the university’s research enterprise.
Entity
Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Cost Center
CC002271 SYS - IS Cyber Operations
Pay Rate Type
Salary
Pay Grade
Health-29
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Work Shift
Job Description
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Cybersecurity Compliance & Oversight – 15%
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Develop, implement, and maintain cybersecurity components of MUSC’s Research Security Program in alignment with federal requirements, including NIST research cybersecurity resources.
- Collaborate with the Information Security Office (ISO) to develop and manage NIST SP 800-171, NIST R8471, and CMMC requirements.
- Identify research projects requiring NIST or CMMC controls and support research teams in meeting compliance expectations.
- Coordinate integration of IT security resources into the research security program.
-
Monitor and ensure institutional alignment with CHIPS and Science Act cybersecurity requirements, federal agency guidance, and sponsor-specific expectations.
-
Foreign Travel Security & International Research Risk Management – 15%
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Manage the institution’s Foreign Travel Security Training Program, ensuring all covered individuals complete required periodic training.
- Maintain the foreign travel reporting program for individuals traveling abroad for research, teaching, conferences, or MUSC business.
- Provide expert guidance to faculty, staff, and trainees on international engagements, foreign influence, and high-risk outside activities.
-
Oversee research security risk assessments for international collaborations, visiting scholars, and high-risk foreign engagements.
-
Research Security Training & Institutional Education – 20%
-
Lead implementation of comprehensive research security training tailored to MUSC’s risk profile and federal regulations.
- Ensure covered individuals complete federally developed or MUSC-approved research security training modules.
- Lead training, outreach, and educational activities related to research security.
- Provide training content illustrating improper transfer of research or federally funded R&D.
- Advise leadership on evolving regulations, risk tolerance, and best practices.
-
Maintain training documentation, certifications, and compliance records.
-
Export Control Training & Compliance Support – 10%
-
Ensure covered individuals engaged in export-controlled research complete required training.
- Coordinate delivery of federal or MUSC-developed export control education.
- Oversee compliance reviews of foreign sponsors, collaborators, and research engagements to ensure alignment with export control regulations.
-
Maintain export compliance records and verify sponsor-required certifications.
-
Program Leadership, Governance & Institutional Coordination – 35%
-
Design, implement, and maintain MUSC’s comprehensive Research Security Program in accordance with federal and state requirements.
- Lead the Research Security Committee, supporting risk assessments, policy development, training needs, and strategic decision-making.
- Serve on institutional committees and workgroups related to research compliance and risk mitigation.
- Conduct investigations into research-related security concerns and report findings to internal stakeholders and federal agencies as appropriate.
- Partner with the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs to ensure compliance with sponsor-required research security certifications.
- Serve as the institutional primary point of contact for sponsors, regulators, and external stakeholders on research security issues.
- Establish and report on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to evaluate program effectiveness.
-
Stay current on regulatory changes and evolving best practices through engagement in professional organizations and conferences.
-
Other duties as needed - 5%
Research Security Program Oversight
- Design, implement, and maintain a comprehensive research security program that meets federal and state requirements.
- Advise senior leadership on evolving research security regulations, risk tolerance, and best practices.
- Lead the Research Security Committee to evaluate institutional risks, formulate research security policies, identify training needs, and support strategic decision-making activities.
- Provide expert guidance to faculty, staff, and trainees on international collaborations, foreign influence, and high-risk outside activities.
- Conduct investigations into research-related activities that pose security risks and communicate findings to stakeholders, including federal agencies.
- Oversee research security risk assessment for university activities, international research collaborations, visiting scholars (etc.,).
- Serve on the various committees and workgroups engaged in mitigating risks associated with areas related to the institutional research security program.
- Partner with the Office of Research and Sponsored Projects to ensure compliance with research security certifications and sponsor requirements.
- Lead training, outreach, and guidance efforts related to research security.
- Establish and report on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure program effectiveness.
- Collaborate with Information Security Office (ISO) to develop and manage NIST SP 800-171, NIST R8471, and CMMC requirements.
- Identify research projects requiring NIST R8471, CMMC or NIST SP 800-171 compliance and support research teams in meeting requirements.
- Serve as the primary institutional point of contact for external sponsors and regulators on research security matters.
- Stay current on regulatory changes and best practices through active participation in conferences and professional organizations.
This is not a fully remote position. Routine onsite work will be required.
Additional Job Description
Minimum Training and Experience Requirements:
A bachelor's degree and four years relevant program experience. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust across diverse stakeholder groups. Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Preferred Requirements:
Experience in cybersecurity, research security, export controls, or federal research compliance at an academic or research institution. Experience engaging with federal agencies or research sponsors.
Physical Requirements
Mobility & Posture
- Standing: Continuous
- Sitting: Continuous
- Walking: Continuous
- Climbing stairs: Infrequent
- Working indoors: Continuous
- Working outdoors (temperature extremes): Infrequent
- Working from elevated areas: Frequent
- Working in confined/cramped spaces: Frequent
- Kneeling: Infrequent
- Bending at the waist: Continuous
- Twisting at the waist: Frequent
- Squatting: Frequent
Manual Dexterity & Strength
- Pinching operations: Frequent
- Gross motor use (fingers/hands): Continuous
- Firm grasping (fingers/hands): Continuous
- Fine manipulation (fingers/hands): Continuous
- Reaching overhead: Frequent
- Reaching in all directions: Continuous
- Repetitive motion (hands/wrists/elbows/shoulders): Continuous
- Full use of both legs: Continuous
- Balance & coordination (lower extremities): Frequent
Lifting & Force Requirements
- Lift/carry 50 lbs. unassisted: Infrequent
- Lift/lower 50 lbs. from floor to 36”: Infrequent
- Lift up to 25 lbs. overhead: Infrequent
- Exert up to 50 lbs. of force: Frequent
Examples:
- Transfer 100 lb. non-ambulatory patient = 50 lbs. force
- Push 400 lb. patient in wheelchair on carpet = 20 lbs. force
- Push patient stretcher one-handed = 25 lbs. force
Vision & Sensory
- Maintain corrected vision 20/40 (one or both eyes): Continuous
- Recognize objects (near/far): Continuous
- Color discrimination: Continuous
- Depth perception: Continuous
- Peripheral vision: Continuous
- Hearing acuity (with correction): Continuous
- Tactile sensory function: Continuous
- Gross motor with fine motor coordination: Continuous
- Selected Positions:
- Olfactory (smell) function: Continuous
- Respirator use qualification: Continuous
Work Environment & Conditions
- Effective stress management: Continuous
- Rotating shifts: Frequent
- Overtime as required: Frequent
- Latex-safe environment: Continuous
If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!
The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.
Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees
Job Description Summary
Reporting to the Manager of Governance, Risk and Compliance under the Chief Information Security Office, the Research Security Program Manager is responsible. This strategic role ensures institutional compliance with federal and state mandates, including NSPM-33, the CHIPS and Science Act, and regulations governing export control, controlled unclassified information (CUI), and foreign influence mitigation. The Program Manager directs and oversees the design, implementation, and daily administration of the research security program, interprets and applies relevant policies and regulations, and recommends new or revised initiatives to enhance institutional research security. They inform senior research leadership about issues that may impact the program or institutional issues affecting elements of the research security program. Additionally, the Program Manager responds to inquiries from internal and external stakeholders, communicates findings to federal agencies when necessary, and fosters a culture of security across the university’s research enterprise.
Entity
Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Cost Center
CC002271 SYS - IS Cyber Operations
Pay Rate Type
Salary
Pay Grade
Health-29
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Work Shift
Job Description
-
Cybersecurity Compliance & Oversight – 15%
-
Develop, implement, and maintain cybersecurity components of MUSC’s Research Security Program in alignment with federal requirements, including NIST research cybersecurity resources.
- Collaborate with the Information Security Office (ISO) to develop and manage NIST SP 800-171, NIST R8471, and CMMC requirements.
- Identify research projects requiring NIST or CMMC controls and support research teams in meeting compliance expectations.
- Coordinate integration of IT security resources into the research security program.
-
Monitor and ensure institutional alignment with CHIPS and Science Act cybersecurity requirements, federal agency guidance, and sponsor-specific expectations.
-
Foreign Travel Security & International Research Risk Management – 15%
-
Manage the institution’s Foreign Travel Security Training Program, ensuring all covered individuals complete required periodic training.
- Maintain the foreign travel reporting program for individuals traveling abroad for research, teaching, conferences, or MUSC business.
- Provide expert guidance to faculty, staff, and trainees on international engagements, foreign influence, and high-risk outside activities.
-
Oversee research security risk assessments for international collaborations, visiting scholars, and high-risk foreign engagements.
-
Research Security Training & Institutional Education – 20%
-
Lead implementation of comprehensive research security training tailored to MUSC’s risk profile and federal regulations.
- Ensure covered individuals complete federally developed or MUSC-approved research security training modules.
- Lead training, outreach, and educational activities related to research security.
- Provide training content illustrating improper transfer of research or federally funded R&D.
- Advise leadership on evolving regulations, risk tolerance, and best practices.
-
Maintain training documentation, certifications, and compliance records.
-
Export Control Training & Compliance Support – 10%
-
Ensure covered individuals engaged in export-controlled research complete required training.
- Coordinate delivery of federal or MUSC-developed export control education.
- Oversee compliance reviews of foreign sponsors, collaborators, and research engagements to ensure alignment with export control regulations.
-
Maintain export compliance records and verify sponsor-required certifications.
-
Program Leadership, Governance & Institutional Coordination – 35%
-
Design, implement, and maintain MUSC’s comprehensive Research Security Program in accordance with federal and state requirements.
- Lead the Research Security Committee, supporting risk assessments, policy development, training needs, and strategic decision-making.
- Serve on institutional committees and workgroups related to research compliance and risk mitigation.
- Conduct investigations into research-related security concerns and report findings to internal stakeholders and federal agencies as appropriate.
- Partner with the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs to ensure compliance with sponsor-required research security certifications.
- Serve as the institutional primary point of contact for sponsors, regulators, and external stakeholders on research security issues.
- Establish and report on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to evaluate program effectiveness.
-
Stay current on regulatory changes and evolving best practices through engagement in professional organizations and conferences.
-
Other duties as needed - 5%
Research Security Program Oversight
- Design, implement, and maintain a comprehensive research security program that meets federal and state requirements.
- Advise senior leadership on evolving research security regulations, risk tolerance, and best practices.
- Lead the Research Security Committee to evaluate institutional risks, formulate research security policies, identify training needs, and support strategic decision-making activities.
- Provide expert guidance to faculty, staff, and trainees on international collaborations, foreign influence, and high-risk outside activities.
- Conduct investigations into research-related activities that pose security risks and communicate findings to stakeholders, including federal agencies.
- Oversee research security risk assessment for university activities, international research collaborations, visiting scholars (etc.,).
- Serve on the various committees and workgroups engaged in mitigating risks associated with areas related to the institutional research security program.
- Partner with the Office of Research and Sponsored Projects to ensure compliance with research security certifications and sponsor requirements.
- Lead training, outreach, and guidance efforts related to research security.
- Establish and report on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure program effectiveness.
- Collaborate with Information Security Office (ISO) to develop and manage NIST SP 800-171, NIST R8471, and CMMC requirements.
- Identify research projects requiring NIST R8471, CMMC or NIST SP 800-171 compliance and support research teams in meeting requirements.
- Serve as the primary institutional point of contact for external sponsors and regulators on research security matters.
- Stay current on regulatory changes and best practices through active participation in conferences and professional organizations.
This is not a fully remote position. Routine onsite work will be required.
Additional Job Description
Minimum Training and Experience Requirements:
A bachelor's degree and four years relevant program experience. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust across diverse stakeholder groups. Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Preferred Requirements:
Experience in cybersecurity, research security, export controls, or federal research compliance at an academic or research institution. Experience engaging with federal agencies or research sponsors.
Physical Requirements
Mobility & Posture
- Standing: Continuous
- Sitting: Continuous
- Walking: Continuous
- Climbing stairs: Infrequent
- Working indoors: Continuous
- Working outdoors (temperature extremes): Infrequent
- Working from elevated areas: Frequent
- Working in confined/cramped spaces: Frequent
- Kneeling: Infrequent
- Bending at the waist: Continuous
- Twisting at the waist: Frequent
- Squatting: Frequent
Manual Dexterity & Strength
- Pinching operations: Frequent
- Gross motor use (fingers/hands): Continuous
- Firm grasping (fingers/hands): Continuous
- Fine manipulation (fingers/hands): Continuous
- Reaching overhead: Frequent
- Reaching in all directions: Continuous
- Repetitive motion (hands/wrists/elbows/shoulders): Continuous
- Full use of both legs: Continuous
- Balance & coordination (lower extremities): Frequent
Lifting & Force Requirements
- Lift/carry 50 lbs. unassisted: Infrequent
- Lift/lower 50 lbs. from floor to 36”: Infrequent
- Lift up to 25 lbs. overhead: Infrequent
- Exert up to 50 lbs. of force: Frequent
Examples:
- Transfer 100 lb. non-ambulatory patient = 50 lbs. force
- Push 400 lb. patient in wheelchair on carpet = 20 lbs. force
- Push patient stretcher one-handed = 25 lbs. force
Vision & Sensory
- Maintain corrected vision 20/40 (one or both eyes): Continuous
- Recognize objects (near/far): Continuous
- Color discrimination: Continuous
- Depth perception: Continuous
- Peripheral vision: Continuous
- Hearing acuity (with correction): Continuous
- Tactile sensory function: Continuous
- Gross motor with fine motor coordination: Continuous
- Selected Positions:
- Olfactory (smell) function: Continuous
- Respirator use qualification: Continuous
Work Environment & Conditions
- Effective stress management: Continuous
- Rotating shifts: Frequent
- Overtime as required: Frequent
- Latex-safe environment: Continuous
If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!
The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.
Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Security Program Manager
Target employers with established security organizations
Large technology companies, defense contractors, and financial institutions maintain dedicated security teams and sponsor H-1B visas regularly. These organizations have existing immigration counsel and streamlined sponsorship processes, making approval faster and less uncertain for program managers.
Frame your degree as directly relevant to the role
USCIS requires a direct connection between your degree field and the job. A degree in cybersecurity, information systems, or computer science maps cleanly. If your degree is in a related field, document how coursework aligns with security program management responsibilities explicitly.
Highlight certifications like CISSP, CISM, or PMP
Professional certifications strengthen your H-1B petition by demonstrating specialized expertise beyond your degree. USCIS adjudicators view industry-recognized credentials as supporting evidence of specialty occupation status, particularly when the job combines technical security knowledge with program management responsibilities.
Document scope of security programs you have managed
Petition letters carry more weight when they detail specific programs, such as SOC buildouts, third-party risk frameworks, or compliance initiatives like FedRAMP or SOC 2. Concrete program scope demonstrates the complexity that justifies specialty occupation classification under immigration standards.
Understand the H-1B lottery timeline and plan accordingly
H-1B registration opens in March for an October start date. If you miss the lottery, explore cap-exempt employers such as universities or nonprofit research institutions, which can sponsor H-1B visas year-round without lottery participation, often hiring security program managers for institutional risk roles.
Ask employers about O-1A as an alternative pathway
Security professionals with published research, speaking engagements, or recognized leadership in the field may qualify for the O-1A extraordinary ability visa. Unlike H-1B, O-1A has no lottery and no annual cap, making it a viable option if your background includes demonstrable industry recognition.
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Find Security Program Manager JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Is Security Program Manager considered a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes. USCIS has consistently approved Security Program Manager roles as specialty occupations when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in cybersecurity, information systems, computer science, or a related technical field. Petitions are strengthened when the job description specifies technical responsibilities like risk framework design, vulnerability program oversight, or compliance architecture rather than purely administrative duties.
What degree do I need for an employer to sponsor my H-1B as a Security Program Manager?
A bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, information systems, computer science, or a closely related field is the standard baseline. Degrees in business or general management are less likely to satisfy USCIS's specialty occupation requirement for this role unless paired with substantial coursework in information security. Foreign three-year degrees are generally accepted if evaluated as equivalent to a U.S. four-year bachelor's degree.
Which types of employers are most likely to sponsor Security Program Managers?
The strongest sponsorship activity comes from large technology companies, defense contractors, healthcare systems, and financial institutions, all of which operate mature security organizations with ongoing compliance obligations. Federal contractors subject to CMMC or FedRAMP requirements are especially active sponsors because qualified security program managers are difficult to hire domestically. Browse current sponsored openings on Migrate Mate to see which employers are actively hiring.
Can I use work experience instead of a degree to qualify for H-1B sponsorship in this role?
USCIS allows three years of specialized work experience to substitute for one year of formal education under specific circumstances, but this pathway is harder to establish for specialty occupation classification. Experience substitution works best when supported by an expert evaluation letter from a credentialed evaluator and when the job description itself requires that specific experience level. A degree remains the most straightforward path for Security Program Manager petitions.
How does having a security clearance affect my sponsorship prospects?
An active security clearance significantly increases your value to employers who work on federal contracts, but it does not directly affect the H-1B petition process with USCIS. Clearances are granted to individuals, not visa statuses, and sponsoring employers will evaluate whether your existing clearance can be maintained or transferred. Some classified roles may have restrictions that complicate sponsorship, so confirm clearance eligibility with the employer's security officer early in the process.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Security Program Manager jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.
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