Senior Research Security Policy Analyst - Limited Term

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The Senior Research Security Policy Analyst (Senior Analyst) provides high level policy expertise and operational support to the Executive Director of Research Security and the University Research Security Team. This role is responsible for monitoring and interpreting evolving research security legislation, regulations, and sponsor requirements, and translating them into actionable institutional guidance and processes. The Senior Analyst plays a critical role in strengthening the University’s research security posture through policy development, compliance facilitation, education, and program management.

The ideal candidate brings strong analytical and problem solving skills, with demonstrated capacity to interpret complex regulations and translate them into clear, practical guidance. They possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, along with exceptional attention to detail and organizational ability. The role requires managing and prioritizing multiple competing responsibilities while exercising flexibility and sound judgment in navigating evolving compliance requirements. Success in this position also depends on working independently and proactively while collaborating effectively with diverse stakeholder groups across the institution and more broadly.

This is a Limited Term role ending on 8/31/29.

Key responsibilities

• Identify, analyze, track, and communicate new and emerging federal, state, and sponsor research security legislation, policies, requirements, and resources.
• Interpret complex regulatory guidance and provide clear recommendations to University leadership, researchers, and staff.
• Facilitate compliance with federal, state, sponsor, and institutional research security requirements, including health research–specific compliance obligations and implementation of requirements related to health research data.
• Provide high-level support related to research security aspects of sponsored projects.
• Conduct initial reviews of international outside activities and agreements to assess research security and compliance considerations.
• Support the development, revision, and implementation of University policies, guidance documents, and resources related to research security.
• Develop educational materials and provide outreach, training, and advisory support to researchers and staff to promote awareness and compliance.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on research security matters and advise internal stakeholders on risk mitigation and best practices.
• Provide program management for an NSF-sponsored project (SECURE Center), including coordinating project activities, engaging researchers and stakeholder groups, supporting recruitment efforts, and developing reports, products, and resources.
• Coordinate user testing and stakeholder feedback processes to inform project deliverables and continuous improvement efforts.
• Manage multiple priorities in a dynamic regulatory environment while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 3+ years of experience in federal and/or academic research security, federal research regulatory analysis and compliance, legal contract analysis, federal or state compliance requirements, or a combination of education and relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge of applicable federal research security legislation, policies, and guidance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in science, law, public policy, or a related field.
• Experience in an academic or research intensive environment.
• Experience supporting sponsored research administration or compliance programs.

Please include a cover letter and resume when submitting application.

Salary is up to $125,000, commensurate with experience. 

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