Research Security Analyst
University of Miami
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Coral Gables • Florida • United States
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About the role
- Supports the Research Security Officer in developing policies and procedures to ensure compliance with university and federal regulations.
- Follows established procedures to assess, prioritize, integrate, and evaluate information from multiple sources to identify concerning behaviors and escalate high‑risk incidents.
- Monitors research security risks and communicates and reports findings to the Research Security Officer.
- Aids in developing education and communication tools for the research community and updates materials as needed.
- Collaborates with Schools, Colleges, and Central Offices to promote compliance with federal research security regulations through outreach and training.
- Works with Research Administration, Technology Transfer, Export Control, Disclosures & Scholarly Activities Management, Risk Management, Research Integrity, IT, HR, General Counsel, and University Compliance to provide timely research security guidance and verify compliance.
- Assists with periodic risk assessments to identify research security risks and develops mitigation strategies to prevent future risks.
- Investigates emerging research security threats and analyzes vulnerabilities in systems and networks.
- Drafts and monitors risk‑mitigation and remediation plans to ensure compliance with federal regulatory requirements.
- Supports the development, oversight, management, and record‑keeping functions of UM’s Research Security Program.
- Evaluates information received from referrals, reports, publications, and cyber data to determine potential security concerns.
- Escalates high‑risk incidents to appropriate stakeholders for further review and investigation.
- Implements measures that strengthen research security controls and reduce exposure to identified risks.
- Engages with campus partners to deliver research security training, outreach, and awareness initiatives.
- Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in relevant field required
- Minimum three (3) years of experience in research, research administration, export compliance, and/or other relevant field (sponsored programs, foreign influence, etc.)
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to interpret and communicate federal regulations
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing
- Experience in conducting risk assessments
- Ability to problem-solve and handle sensitive/confidential information with discretion.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- 401(k) retirement plans
- Paid time off
- Flexible work arrangements
- Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
risk assessmentscompliancepolicy developmentincident escalationvulnerability analysisrisk mitigationresearch securitydata evaluationcommunication tools developmenttraining delivery
Soft Skills
organizational skillscommunicationproblem-solvingdiscretioncollaboration
Certifications
Bachelor's degree