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Research Security Analyst, Office of Research Support and Compliance

The University of Texas at Austin
paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan
United States, Texas, Austin
101 East 27th Street (Show on map)
Feb 13, 2026

Job Posting Title:

Research Security Analyst, Office of Research Support and Compliance

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Hiring Department:

Office of Research Support and Compliance

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

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Location:

AUSTIN, TX

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Job Details:

General Notes

TheOffice of Research Support and Compliance (ORSC)at The University of Texas at Austin functions to ensure that all research conducted at the University is in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and University policies. The ORSC educates and supports the University research community with regulatory guidance concerning human subjects research (Institutional Review Board), animal research (Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee), use of biohazardous agents and use of recombinant or synthetic nucleic acids (Institutional Biosafety Committee), financial conflict of interest in research (FCOI), and research integrity education.

UT Austin offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

  • 100% employer-paid basic medical coverage

  • Retirement contributions

  • Paid vacation and sick time

  • Paid holidays

  • Eligible for telework

Please visit our Human Resources (HR) website to learn more about the total benefits offered.

Purpose

Provide support with the development and implementation of a comprehensive and integrated research security program for the University of Texas at Austin that helps to ensure effective implementation of requirements of the National Security Presidential Memorandum (NSPM-33) and other applicable policies and statutes. The position will report to and work closely with the Associate Director of Research Security, and will involve extensive interaction with leadership, faculty, administrative, and research staff.

Responsibilities
  • Review visiting researchers using analytical skills and independent judgment to assess research security risks.Provide guidance to UT researchers regarding potential research portfolio risks and related disclosure requirements. Collaborate with human resources to maintain campus-wide guidance for review and appointment of visiting researchers.

  • Facilitate research security risk reviews in collaboration with the information security office as needed based on institutional and sponsor requirements concerning new faculty hires, federally funded awards, international travel, continued network access for expired visitors, and other activities when deemed appropriate.

  • Conduct a research security review of faculty and researcher international outside activities to identify and mitigate risk to the university, as well as foster compliance with university, state, and federal regulations, policies, and requirements related to U.S. government research funding, utilizing a variety of data sources, including conflicts of interest disclosures; grant proposal and award documents; and technology disclosures and intellectual property filings.Conduct outreach and provide guidance to faculty and researchers related to potential risk and compliance issues.

  • Serve as a liaison and provide expert guidance and direction verbally and in writing to the university research community in complying with all applicable requirements related to research security.Develop and deliver outreach messaging and educational presentations related to research security topics.

  • Export Control review and guidance: assist faculty, staff, and students to ensure compliance with applicable laws related to sanctioned and arms embargoed countries, and export control regulations generally. Conduct monitoring to ensure compliance with export control requirements and restrictions.

  • Maintain knowledge of evolving research security program requirements and best practices.Participate in the national conversation with other research security programs to remain informed of changes, requirements, and interpretation of federal regulations and agency policies.

  • Carry out other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree and a minimum of two years' experience related to sponsored research, conflicts of interest, research integrity, international relations, or national security.

  • Ability to analyze complex information/issues and formulateassessments/solutions.

  • Ability to interact and collaborate with a variety of university colleagues and to work collaboratively/strategically in a team environment toward shared goals.

  • Strong written and oral communication skills.Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work harmoniously with large populations.

  • Demonstrated public speaking experience and the ability to deliver educational workshops to large and small groups.

  • Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.

  • Ability to perform complex tasks and to prioritize multiple projects without frequent direction.

  • Demonstrated flexibility to adapt to evolving requirements in a dynamic work environment.

  • Experience using personal computer applications and databases.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Master's degree.

  • Experience or knowledge of counterintelligence or other national security related research and analysis.

  • Experience or knowledge in administration of a compliance program in an academic research setting.

  • Familiarity with federally sponsored research requirements or experience in the review and interpretation of federal rules and regulations governing academic research to include research administration, compliance, and grant proposal/management.

  • Familiarity with export control regulations.

  • Experience with international research collaborations.

  • Understanding of institutional and national environments related to academic-industrial relations.

Salary Range

$75,000 + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions
  • May work around standard office conditions

  • Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation

Required Materials

Please mark "yes" on the application for required materials.Failure to attach all additional materials listed may affect candidates being considered for the position.

  • Resume/CV

  • 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

  • Letter of interest

Importantfor applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers:You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure thatALLRequired Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers:As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questionspresented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

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Employment Eligibility:

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

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Retirement Plan Eligibility:

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer,complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

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Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university's company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

  • E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
  • Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
  • Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

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Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.

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