Research Security Analyst

Support the protection of research and the academic environment through risk analysis, compliance monitoring, and actionable recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Support development and implementation of a comprehensive, integrated research security program to protect critical research.
• Help secure the academic environment from undue foreign influence.
• Assist with implementation of NSPM-33, Texas HB-127, and Texas GA-48 requirements.
• Coordinate program initiatives and priorities with the Program Manager, Research Security.
• Conduct OSINT reviews in response to entity check requests from Legal, Strategic Industry Ventures, Office of Technology Commercialization, and other internal departments.
• Use analytical skills and independent judgment to assess research security risks.
• Facilitate research security risk reviews for new faculty hires.
• Perform risk reviews tied to federal and state funded awards.
• Support research security assessments for international travel and other activities when appropriate.
• Conduct research security reviews of faculty and researcher international outside activities.
• Identify, evaluate, and mitigate institutional risks related to external engagements.
• Support compliance with university, state, and federal regulations, policies, and requirements for U.S. government research funding.
• Maintain awareness of evolving research security program requirements and best practices.
• Participate in national research security discussions and professional networks.
• Monitor changes in federal and state regulations and agency policy interpretations.
• Deliver informed analysis and recommendations based on emerging research security trends.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• Two (2) years of experience in sponsored research, conflicts of interest, research integrity, international relations, or national security.

Preferred

• Experience in counterintelligence, supply chain security, security clearance, risk assessments, executive briefing, intelligence analysis, due diligence, investigations, procurement oversight, and/or regulatory review.
• Experience conducting OSINT research, evaluating third-party entities and vendors, assessing FOCI (foreign ownership, control, or influence) risks, and interpreting federal and state regulations related to research funding and supply chain security.

Benefits

• Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30+ hours/week
• Optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• PTO and Extended Illness Bank accruals, plus paid holidays
• Wellness, childcare, and other leave options
• Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service
• Access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups
• Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System
• Voluntary retirement plans
• Employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs

Job Details

• Requisition ID: 183081
• Employment Status: Full-Time
• Employee Status: Regular
• Work Week: Days
• Work Location: Hybrid Onsite/Remote
• FLSA: Exempt, not eligible for overtime pay
• Fund Type: Hard
• Pivotal Position: Yes
• Relocation Assistance: Available
• Referral Bonus: Available
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Compensation

• Minimum: USD 88,000 per year
• Midpoint: USD 110,000 per year
• Maximum: USD 132,000 per year

Critical Infrastructure Screening Requirement

• This position may involve maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code.
• Routine reviews and screening may be required.
• Satisfying and maintaining all requirements necessary to ensure continued security and integrity is a condition of hire and continued employment.