Research Security Analyst

The Privacy / Data Protection Analyst II monitors, analyzes, and reports on university compliance with internal policies, institutional business practices, and external government regulations regarding personal data, data privacy laws, and research security. This role provides operational support to ensure the university’s compliance with applicable laws regulating research security (e.g., foreign business relationships, foreign travel, and data security). Working under moderate supervision with latitude for independent judgment, the Analyst reviews university business practices, conducts data privacy audits, identifies areas of non-compliance, and assists in creating and implementing data protection plans to safeguard sensitive university assets and intellectual property.

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Responsibilities

• Data Privacy Screening & Workflow Monitoring:Provides operational assistance with Restricted Party Screenings (RPS) and dynamic screening alerts through Visual Compliance to protect institutional data integrity.Reviews disclosures made through the University’s Business Relationship Reporting (BRR) system to identify data privacy risks and collaborates with the Office of Research Information Systems (ORIS) on BRR data process improvement and metric tracking in Tableau.
• IncidentInvestigation & System Disclosures: Manages the identification, submission, and resolution of data policy variances or non-compliance issues within BRR, ERICA, or associated disclosure systems. Managesthe research security email account to address data inquiries and validates or rejects potential data privacy alerts routed from partnering entities (including OSP, TLO, OGC, and ARUP).
• Inter-Departmental Consultations & Process Streamlining:Coordinates data privacy and foreign influence consultations received from the Office of Global Health (OGH) and the Office of Global Engagement (OGE).Streamlines restricted party screening workflows and assists in securely transitioning internal offices to submission platforms within the university’s Electronic Research Integrity and Compliance Application (ERICA).
• InstitutionalRegulatory Reporting: Compiles, validates, and manages sensitive information to ensure timely and accurate institutional reporting of foreign contributions and research security metrics (e.g.,Section 117, NSF FFDR). Works with University Advancement and OSP to maintain required portal access, execute scheduled reporting timelines, and process data corrections or back-reporting, as necessary.
• PrivacyTraining & Educational Development: Supports the development and implementation of educational programs, guidelines, and training materials in conjunction with the Office of Research Education (REd).Promotes robust data privacy awareness, data minimization, and regulatory compliance regarding foreign influence and export control programs for faculty, staff, and students. Scopeof Work: Evaluates future operating systems for institutional research to ensure alignment with data protection and privacy needs. Conducts work assignments of increasing complexity utilizing a moderate skill set, with defined latitude for independent judgmentunder moderate supervision. Identifies and participates in relevant professional development opportunities.

Minimum Qualifications

EQUIVALENCY**STATEMENT:** 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).

• Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.

Preferences

Leveraged open-source intelligence (OSINT) and specialized data tools to evaluate foreign affiliations, unstated financial ties, and malign foreign talent recruitment program participation, directly supporting institutional compliance with NSPM-33 disclosure and conflict-of-commitment requirements.

Type

Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.

Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

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Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * What is your highest level of completed education?

  • None
  • High School Diploma or Equivalent
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree
  • Doctorate Degree

• * How many years of related work experience do you have?

  • Less than 2 years
  • 2 years or more, but less than 4 years
  • 4 years or more, but less than 6 years
  • 6 years or more, but less than 8 years
  • 8 years or more, but less than 10 years
  • 10 years or more, but less than 12 years
  • 12 years or more, but less than 14 years
  • 14 years or more

• * Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?

  • Yes
  • No

• * Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B status)?

  • Yes
  • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume

• Cover Letter

• List of References

Optional Documents

Open Date

09/02/2026

Requisition Number

PRN46106B

Job Title

Privacy / Data Protection Analysts

Working Title

Research Security Analyst

Career Progression Track

P00

Track Level

P2 - Developing

FLSA Code

Professional

Patient Sensitive Job Code?

No

Standard Hours per Week

40

Full Time or Part Time?

Full Time

Shift

Day

Work Schedule Summary

8am- 5pm /Monday – Friday

VP Area

President

Department

00639 - VP for Research

Location

Campus

City

Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment

External Posting

Pay Rate Range

$65,000 - $80,000

Close Date

12/02/2026

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)