Impactful Research Privacy & Security Analyst

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Utah seeks a Research Security Analyst to monitor, analyze, and report on compliance with data privacy laws, university policies, and external regulations affecting research security. The role supports BRR, ERICA, and related systems and helps implement data protection plans to safeguard assets.

Under moderate supervision, you will review practices, conduct audits, and assist in developing programs for privacy awareness and regulatory compliance for faculty, staff, and students.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent + 4 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.
• Equivalency: 1 year of higher education can substitute 1 year of related work experience.

Responsibilities

• Data Privacy Screening & Workflow Monitoring: supports Restricted Party Screenings and BRR data process improvements in Tableau.
• Incident Investigation & System Disclosures: manages data policy variances and data inquiries via university systems (BRR, ERICA).
• Inter-Departmental Consultations & Process Streamlining: coordinates privacy consultations with OGh and OGE; streamlines workflows to ERICA.
• Institutional Regulatory Reporting: compiles and validates sensitive information for foreign contributions and security metrics; coordinates access and reporting timelines.
• Privacy Training & Educational Development: supports development of privacy education materials and awareness programs.

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent + 4 years

Master's degree or equivalent + 2 years

Equivalency allowed (1 year education = 1 year related work)

Job description

University of Utah seeks a Research Security Analyst to monitor, analyze, and report on compliance with data privacy laws, university policies, and external regulations affecting research security. The role supports BRR, ERICA, and related systems and helps implement data protection plans to safeguard assets.

Under moderate supervision, you will review practices, conduct audits, and assist in developing programs for privacy awareness and regulatory compliance for faculty, staff, and students.