Institutional/Policy Analyst - Research Security Analyst (0097167T)

Title: Research Security Analyst 

Position Number: 0097167T

Hiring Unit: VP Research and Innovation (OVPRI), Office of Research Compliance (ORC)

Location: Manoa Campus

Date Posted: 2/5/2025

Closing Date: 3/2/2025

Band: B

Salary : salary schedules and placement information

Additional Salary Information: Commensurate with education and experience.

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Temporary/Permanent: Temporary

Other Conditions: Position is annually renewable every July 1 contingent on performance and/or availability of funds.

Duties and Responsibilities

   (Note: ** denotes Essential Functions)

• **Represents the University of Hawaii (UH) Research Security Program (RSP) with a primary focus on research security and export controls, including foreign influence, international collaborations, and foreign travel.
• **Supports the execution of a research security program focused on research security and export controls, ensuring compliance with the National Security Presidential Memorandum-33 (NSPM-33) and National Industrial Security Program requirements, including other areas of the program (e.g., conflict of interest, conflict of commitment, and disclosure to federal sponsors). 
• **Interfaces with UH research and education projects and collaboration to support and ensure compliance with existing and new research security processes and procedures for the UH System.
• **Performs review of technical documents and other relevant agreements (e.g., proposal, awards, non-disclosure/confidentiality agreements, project scopes of work, etc.) to determine research security applicability and compliance.
• **Works with UH and RCUH researchers to conduct export control classifications, license determinations, and assist with obtaining licenses for projects and shipments, including hardware, software, technical data, and technology transfers.
• **Reviews international visiting scholar (J-1 or H-1B) requests and works with researchers and staff to conduct export control license certifications for visas and I-129 processes.
• **Reviews and advises international travel and visitor requests which include compliance with U.S. sanctions, technology export controls, foreign influence, and security risks. 
• **Performs system campus assessments to determine effectiveness of implemented research security procedures.
• Prepares, reviews, submits, and tracks export control license applications to federal agencies, and drafts and monitors Technology Control Plans (TCP) and Program Management Plans.
• **Designs and conducts research security training and outreach initiatives for UH and RCUH staff on research security laws, rules, regulations, and policies including foreign influence and foreign travel.
• Ensures compliance with UH research security policies, stays current on industry standards, and serves as a technical resource and subject matter expert for the RSP and senior UH leadership.
• **Ensures compliance with the U.S. Industrial Security Regulations and the National Industrial Security Program, and provides recommendations for continuous necessary and/or appropriate improvements to the RSP.
• **Assists the UH Facility Security Officer in appropriate administrative matters associated with the duties and responsibilities of the UH Office of Industrial Security Services.
• **Understands and interprets applicable state and federal laws, rules, regulations, and policies relating to research security and export control matters in contracts for sponsored research projects.
• **Assists with the development and maintenance of the RSP website, newsletters, and training materials with a primary focus on research security subject matter content.
• **Assists with the drafting and negotiation of agreements, with a primary focus of identifying and addressing research security issues of concern.
• **Conducts internal research security incident investigations and drafts voluntary self-disclosures, as necessary; identifies appropriate corrective actions and develops internal processes and controls to avoid future violations.
• **Provides support for the Conflict of Interest (COI) and other research compliance committees.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications 

     Education and Professional Work Experience

• Possession of a baccalaureate degree in the field of business, law, engineering, computer science, or other related field and 3 year(s) of progressively responsible professional experience with responsibilities with federal government compliance regulations; or any equivalent combination of education and/or professional work experience which provides the required education, knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 

• Considerable working knowledge of principles, practices, and techniques in the area of export compliance and/or research security, as demonstrated by the broad knowledge of the full range of pertinent standard and evolving concepts, principles and methodologies.
• Considerable working knowledge and understanding of applicable federal and state laws, rules, regulations and theories and systems associated with research security compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to resolve wide ranging complex problems through the use of creative reasoning and logic to accurately determine the cause of the problems and the resolution of the problems in an effective, innovative and timely manner.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and present information and ideas clearly and accurately in writing, verbally and by preparation of reports and other materials.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations, groups, team leaders and members, and individuals.
• Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer and apply word processing software.
• If applicable, for supervisory work, demonstrated ability to lead subordinates, manage work priorities and projects, and manage employee relations.

Supplemental Minimum Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to interpret government regulations and communicate complex regulations and requirements to others.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality related to sensitive information and to perform and document detailed reviews of complex situations.
• Excellent presentation (public speaking) and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite products and programs.
• Knowledge of research security regulations, with regard to how they impact research intensive universities.
• Knowledge of Federal Government Security Regulations for classified research.
• Must have a valid Driver's License.
• Must be able to travel for training.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Personnel Security Clearance.

Desirable Qualifications 

• Experience drafting and reviewing contracts, licenses, or other legal documents.
• Experience in legal issues facing institutions of higher education, particularly with respect to research security compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to resolve complex problems in relation to research and government regulations. 
• Working knowledge of the EAR, ITAR, OFAC, NISP, and CMMC Programs.
• Working understanding of information technology security and governance.

To Apply:

Click on the "Apply" button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and upload required documents. Required documents include: (1) cover letter indicating how you satisfy the minimum and desirable qualifications; (2) resume; (3) the names and contact information of at least three professional references; and (4) transcripts showing degree and coursework to date appropriate to the position (original official transcripts will be required at the time of hire.) 

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Inquiries: 

Valerie Iinuma; viinuma@hawaii.edu