Analyst, Research Security Program

Phase2 Technology; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Job summary

University of Arizona seeks a Program Analyst for the Research Security Program to analyze foreign interests and affiliations in conflict disclosures and safeguard the university’s research enterprise from misappropriation and interference. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Responsibilities include analyzing disclosures, overseeing mitigation plans, preparing cybersecurity questionnaires, vetting collaborations, and producing compliance reports for senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent advanced learning earned through professional experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience.
• Advanced degree in related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze foreign interests, collaborations, and affiliations in conflict disclosures to support research security determinations.
• Implement and oversee mitigation plans to address foreign interests and ensure compliance.
• Prepare cybersecurity questionnaires and ensure plans are implemented to support regulatory affairs.
• Vet potential foreign collaborations and affiliations.
• Prepare high-level compliance reports and provide actionable insights for senior management.
• Provide guidance on policy interpretation and regulatory frameworks.

Skills

System design

Regulatory knowledge

Policy interpretation

Written communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Analyst, Research Security Program

The Research Security Program at the University of Arizona seeks a Program Analyst to analyze foreign interests, collaborations, and affiliations in conflict disclosures, safeguard the university’s research enterprise from misappropriation and foreign interference. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Independently analyze foreign interests, collaborations, and affiliations in conflict disclosures to facilitate research security determinations in accord with federal regulations, state law, ABOR, and University policies.
• Implement and oversee research security mitigation plans required by research sponsors to address foreign interests and ensure adherence to professional and legal standards.
• Prepare cybersecurity questionnaires and ensure cybersecurity plans are appropriately implemented to support the university's compliance and regulatory affairs program.
• Vet potential foreign collaborations, affiliations, etc.
• Prepare high-level compliance reports and presentation materials for senior management and provide actionable insights.
• Provide expert guidance on policy interpretation, regulatory frameworks, and disclosures.
• Mentor junior staff and student workers to support professional development and ensure consistency in the execution of departmental responsibilities.
• Facilitate outreach and training to the campus community.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of electronic systems, including system design, testing, and implementation.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to independently prioritize tasks in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to independently apply policies and procedures to varying fact patterns.
• Effective written and verbal communication in a professional manner to various stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent advanced learning earned through professional experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a related field.
• Prior conflict of interest and/or conflict of commitment experience.
• Prior research security experience.Prior cybersecurity experience.
• Experience with use of policies, procedures, and terminology of assigned function.
• Experience with maintaining a high level of discretion and confidentiality.

Benefits Eligible: Yes – Full Benefits.