Senior Research Security Investigator (Hybrid/Remote)

Purdue University; West Lafayette (IN); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Purdue University is seeking a Senior Research Security Analyst & Investigator to join the Research Security and Export Controls (RSEC) team. The role focuses on safeguarding transformative research, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations, and guiding faculty through security and disclosure processes.

The position supports collaboration across departments, and offers hybrid, remote, or in-office options, subject to university policy and business needs.

Qualifications

• Experience conducting audits, investigations, conflicts of interest reviews, or related compliance work.
• Strong understanding of federal and state regulations relevant to research security.
• Proven ability to manage complex, sensitive investigations with strict confidentiality.
• Familiarity with research administration and compliance in sponsored programs.
• Experience collecting, organizing, and analyzing complex data to support institutional decision making.

Responsibilities

• Conduct risk-based assessments and sensitive investigations related to foreign influence, export controls, and institutional vulnerabilities.
• Collaborate with researchers, administrative units, and legal counsel to ensure regulatory compliance and empower global research partnerships.
• Develop practical solutions and strategies to uphold institutional trust and national interests in an ever-changing regulatory landscape.
• Offer training and guidance for secure research practices, and help colleagues navigate compliance challenges with empathy and expertise.

Skills

Investigation experience

Risk assessment

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

Purdue University is seeking a Senior Research Security Analyst & Investigator to join the Research Security and Export Controls (RSEC) team. The role focuses on safeguarding transformative research, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations, and guiding faculty through security and disclosure processes.

The position supports collaboration across departments, and offers hybrid, remote, or in-office options, subject to university policy and business needs.