Current Employees: If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click here to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position, please review this tip sheet. The Office of the Vice Provost for Research & Scholarship (OVPRS), Research Security Office, has an exciting job opportunity for a Research Security Analyst reporting to the Director, Compliance & Research Security/Research Security Officer. Salary Range: $60,000 to $70,000, based on experience CORE JOB SUMMARY The Research Security Analyst reports to the Research Security Officer in carrying out the research security policies and procedures throughout the University, assisting in training and rendering expert advice to faculty, staff, and University leadership in all research security-related matters. The Research Security Analyst is responsible for coordinating University-wide activities with key university stakeholders that contribute to the University’s research security program in the areas of research security, export control, foreign influence, and conflict of interest. CORE JOB FUNCTIONS 1. Supports the Research Security Officer in developing policies and procedures to ensure compliance with university and federal regulations. 2. Follows established procedures to assess, prioritize, integrate, and evaluate information from multiple sources to identify concerning behaviors and escalate high‑risk incidents. 3. Monitors research security risks and communicates and reports findings to the Research Security Officer. 4. Aids in developing education and communication tools for the research community and updates materials as needed. 5. Collaborates with Schools, Colleges, and Central Offices to promote compliance with federal research security regulations through outreach and training. 6. 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. 7. Assists with periodic risk assessments to identify research security risks and develops mitigation strategies to prevent future risks. 8. Investigates emerging research security threats and analyzes vulnerabilities in systems and networks. 9. Drafts and monitors risk‑mitigation and remediation plans to ensure compliance with federal regulatory requirements. 10. Supports the development, oversight, management, and record‑keeping functions of UM’s Research Security Program. 11. Evaluates information received from referrals, reports, publications, and cyber data to determine potential security concerns. 12. Escalates high‑risk incidents to appropriate stakeholders for further review and investigation. 13. Implements measures that strengthen research security controls and reduce exposure to identified risks. 14. Engages with campus partners to deliver research security training, outreach, and awareness initiatives. 15. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets. This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary. CORE QUALIFICATIONS Education: Bachelor’s degree in relevant field required Experience: Minimum three (3) years of experience in research, research administration, export compliance, and/or other relevant field (sponsored programs, foreign influence, etc.). Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience, and/or certifications may be considered. Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes: 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. The University of Miami is recognized as one of the nation’s premier research institutions and academic health systems and is among the largest employers in South Florida. With more than 20,000 faculty and staff, the University is committed to excellence and guided by a mission to positively impact the lives of students, patients, and communities locally and globally. We are dedicated to fostering a culture where every individual feels valued and empowered to contribute meaningfully. United by shared values, the University community works together to build an environment defined by purpose, collaboration, and service. The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information. Job Status: Full time Employee Type: Staff The mission of the University of Miami is to transform lives through education, research, innovation, and service. A vibrant and diverse academic and healthcare community, the University of Miami and the University of Miami Health System ("UHealth") have rapidly progressed to become one of the nation’s top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation. The University comprises 12 schools and colleges serving undergraduate and graduate students in more than 350 majors and programs. Visit welcome.miami.edu/about-um to learn more about our points of pride. The University ranks No. 55 on U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 Best Colleges list and ranked No. 49 in the 2022 Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings. Bascom Palmer Eye Institute is ranked the #1 eye hospital in the USA and offers some of the nation's premiere eye doctors to treat every eye condition for adults. Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer, part of the Miller School of Medicine, received the prestigious National Cancer Institute designation in 2019. The University of Miami and UHealth have also ranked among the Forbes Best Employers and Best Employers for Women on several occasions, most recently in 2022. With more than 17,000 faculty and staff, the University strives for excellence, and is driven by a powerful mission to transform and impact the lives of its students, patients, members of the community, and people across the globe. The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.