The Office of the Vice President for Research at the University of Virginia seeks a Research Data Security Project Manager. This position will be tasked with coordinating the university’s implementation and compliance with CMMC certification as well as not yet released cybersecurity elements applicable to all IT assets (individual, department, school or centrally managed in the Academic Division and Health System) that support the conduct, analysis and reporting of federally funded research. The project manager will be responsible for planning, organizing, and controlling resources/processes to achieve project/program objectives within scope, time, quality, and budget constraints. The position will spend the majority of time leading the design, implementation or delivery of processes, programs and policies using specialized knowledge and skills.

Due to the nature of the compliance programs this position supports, this position is only open to U.S. persons, essentially U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents.

This position is a restricted 2-year term appointment, with possibility of renewal.

Essential duties of this position include:

• Lead and coordinate the University’s implementation of Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) requirements for federally funded research.

• Develop and manage project plans, timelines, and deliverables to ensure progress toward institutional cybersecurity compliance objectives.

• Coordinate with central IT, school and departmental IT units, and research administration stakeholders in a decentralized environment.

• Support development and implementation of policies, procedures, and controls necessary to meet CMMC and related federal cybersecurity requirements.

• Track compliance activities including gap assessments, remediation plans, and documentation supporting certification readiness.

• Facilitate the development of budget requests

• Prepare project status updates, risk reports, and briefing materials for institutional leadership and governance bodies.

• Support institutional readiness for external assessments, audits, and certification activities related to research cybersecurity compliance.

Required Skills:

• Knowledge of IT risk management principles and practices and other cyber security frameworks

• Ability to work independently but within a clear escalation framework

• Experience managing a matrix-resourced project

• Experience working in a decentralized environment

• Ability to coordinate with related projects to ensure alignment

• Ability to prioritize and balance work demands.

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to follow established procedures, including documentation of outcomes or results.

Preferred Skills:

• Knowledge of CMMC Requirements

• Familiarity with sponsored research processes and associated regulatory requirements

Minimum qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree

• Experience: 4+ years of relevant professional experience required, 5+ years strongly preferred (PMP certification highly recommended)

Physical Demands: This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.

This is an exempt-level, benefited position. Learn more about UVA benefits.

Background checks will be conducted on all new hires prior to employment

Position Location: The position is based in Charlottesville, VA (hybrid eligible). The position will be required to regularly visit research offices and study sites across Grounds for individual outreach, meetings, monitoring visits, and education.

To Apply:

Please apply online, and search for “R0081347.” Internal applicants may search and apply for jobs on the UVA Internal Careers website. Complete an application online with the following documents:

• CV/Resume

• Cover letter

Upload all materials into the resume submission field, multiple documents can be submitted into this one field. Alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF for submission. Applications that do not contain all required documents will not receive full consideration.

Reference checks will be completed by UVA’s third-party partner, SkillSurvey, during the final phase of the interview. Five references will be requested, with at least three responses required.

Questions regarding the application process should be directed to Jessica Speth, Academic Recruiter, at js9rk@virginia.edu.

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