Research Security Analyst (6230C), Research Admin & Compliance - 81585

Research Security Analyst (6230C), Research Admin & Compliance - 81585 About Berkeley

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Departmental Overview

The Office of Research Administration & Compliance (RAC) works with faculty, staff, and students across UC Berkeley to catalyze, support, and safeguard research and innovation. Ensuring research compliance, safety, and security across the university is a key priority because the overall success of the research enterprise depends on the highest standards of ethics, compliance, and integrity.

Position Summary

The Research Security Analyst carries out duties and responsibilities in support of the University's research security programs. This position applies the subject matter expertise necessary to guide and execute programmatic priorities, understand and apply pertinent federal and state regulations, and to develop and implement appropriate best practices that effectively and efficiently mitigate research compliance risks encountered in Berkeley business processes or research.

Application Review Date

The First Review Date for this job is: 10/15/2025.

Responsibilities

Develops and implements a proactive quality-assurance program for research security disclosures.
Reviews and audits disclosures of current/pending support, international visitors, and foreign travel to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Serves as a primary point of contact for faculty and researchers.
Provides expert guidance on federal disclosure requirements, conflict of interest/commitment, and sponsor-specific rules regarding foreign affiliations and activities.
Identifies potential research security threats and institutional vulnerabilities.
Collaborates with senior staff to implement security measures and assist research teams in developing and monitoring mitigation plans.
Supports the Research Security Officer in designing and delivering training, outreach materials, and campus presentation to strengthen a culture of research security.
Proactively engages with campus departments to promote consistent policy application and provide general administrative support (record keeping, email responses, preparation of reports, and tracking of disclosure compliance).
Required Qualifications

Strong working knowledge of federal research security regulations (e.g., disclosure requirements, conflict of interest/commitment) and knowledge of and/or can quickly learn related university polices.
Ability to analyze complex data, identify compliance risks, and develop practical solutions.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills to explain complex regulations clearly to a variety of audiences.
Demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple deadlines, exercise sound independent judgement, and maintain confidentiality.
Customer service orientation and ability to work collaboratively with faculty, researchers, and administrative staff.
A minimum of one year of experience in a compliance, audit, or research administration role.
Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
Preferred Qualifications

A minimum of one year of experience in a compliance, audit, or research administration role in a higher education environment.
Experience supporting faculty/researchers, familiarity with and/or can quickly learn UC research administration systems, and prior federal regulatory experience.
Relevant compliance certification.
Salary & Benefits

For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's Compensation & Benefits website.

Under California law, the University of California, Berkeley is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.

The budgeted annual salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is

This is a full-time (40 hours/week), career position that is eligible for UC Benefits.
This is an exempt monthly-paid position.