Research Security & Compliance Analyst

University of Missouri-Columbia; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Missouri-Columbia is seeking a Research Security Analyst to support the university's research security, export controls, and sanctions compliance programs. The role involves risk analysis, compliance monitoring, due diligence, and stakeholder engagement across domestic and international research activities.

The position requires collaboration with faculty, researchers, and compliance professionals to identify and mitigate risks and ensure alignment with federal regulations and

Qualifications

• Experience conducting compliance monitoring and risk assessments.
• Experience performing investigations and due diligence reviews.
• Familiarity with NSPM-33 and federal sponsor expectations.
• Experience with export controls and ITAR/EAR/CUI requirements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct reviews of research activities and agreements to identify compliance requirements.
• Perform due diligence reviews and open-source research using approved tools.
• Document findings and escalate high-risk matters for review.
• Support development and maintenance of compliance policies and internal controls.
• Assist in training and outreach programs on research security and export controls.

Skills

Compliance monitoring

Risk assessments

Investigations

Due diligence reviews

Open-source research

Restricted-party screening

Supply chain risk assessments

Foreign influence assessments

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Screening tools

Job description

University of Missouri-Columbia is seeking a Research Security Analyst to support the university's research security, export controls, and sanctions compliance programs. The role involves risk analysis, compliance monitoring, due diligence, and stakeholder engagement across domestic and international research activities.

The position requires collaboration with faculty, researchers, and compliance professionals to identify and mitigate risks and ensure alignment with federal regulations and