Intelligence Analyst

Research Security Analyst

Provide analytical support with the development and implementation of a comprehensive and integrated research security program for UT MD Anderson that protects critical research and secures the academic environment from undue foreign influence, as well as ensureeffective implementation of requirements of the National Security Presidential Memorandum (NSPM-33), Texas HB-127, and Texas GA-48. The position will report to and work closely with the Program Manager, Research Security. UT MD Anderson is a leading institution focused on cancer care, research, education, and prevention. In this environment, the Research Security Analyst contributes to safeguarding critical research, supporting responsible international collaboration, and ensuring institutional readiness to meet evolving research security expectations. The Research Security Analyst works in close partnership with internal stakeholders across UT MD Anderson to promote compliance, informed decision-making, and responsible stewardship of research activities. The ideal candidate is detail oriented and analytical, with experience supporting compliance, risk assessment, or research administration in an academic, healthcare, or government setting, and demonstrates the ability to apply independent judgment while working collaboratively with various partners.

This role offers the opportunity to directly support UT MD Anderson's research mission by helping protect the institution's academic environment and research enterprise from undue risk and foreign influence while contributing to compliance with critical federal and state mandates. The Research Security Analyst gains exposure to national research security best practices, collaborates with multidisciplinary teams, and develops expertise in a rapidly evolving area that supports both professional growth and meaningful institutional impact, while benefiting from a supportive work environment that values balance and long-term career development.

Responsibilities:

Research Security Risk Assessment and Analysis

• Review open source intelligence in response to entity check requests from Legal, Strategic Industry Ventures, Office of Technology Commercialization, and other internal departments. • Apply analytical skills and independent judgment to assess research security risks and document findings.

Faculty, Researcher, and Activity Reviews

• Facilitate research security risk reviews related to new faculty hires, federal and state funded awards, international travel, and other activities when deemed appropriate. • Conduct reviews of faculty and researcher international outside activities to identify potential research security risks.

Compliance and Risk Mitigation

• Identify and help mitigate risks to the university related to research security activities. • Foster compliance with university, state, and federal regulations, policies, and requirements related to U.S. government research funding.

Program Knowledge and Continuous Improvement

• Maintain knowledge of evolving research security program requirements and best practices. • Participate in the national research security community to stay informed of changes in federal and state regulations and agency policies.

Additional Duties

• Carry out other duties as assigned in support of the Research Security program.

Education: Required: Bachelor's Degree. Preferred: Master's Degree

Experience: Required: Two years sponsored research, conflicts of interest, research integrity, international relations, or national security. Preferred: Experience conducting open source intelligence reviews and research security risk assessments within an academic, healthcare, or government research environment, including evaluating international affiliations.

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition. This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment. It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.

Research Security Analyst

Provide analytical support with the development and implementation of a comprehensive and integrated research security program for UT MD Anderson that protects critical research and secures the academic environment from undue foreign influence, as well as ensureeffective implementation of requirements of the National Security Presidential Memorandum (NSPM-33), Texas HB-127, and Texas GA-48. The position will report to and work closely with the Program Manager, Research Security. UT MD Anderson is a leading institution focused on cancer care, research, education, and prevention. In this environment, the Research Security Analyst contributes to safeguarding critical research, supporting responsible international collaboration, and ensuring institutional readiness to meet evolving research security expectations. The Research Security Analyst works in close partnership with internal stakeholders across UT MD Anderson to promote compliance, informed decision-making, and responsible stewardship of research activities. The ideal candidate is detail oriented and analytical, with experience supporting compliance, risk assessment, or research administration in an academic, healthcare, or government setting, and demonstrates the ability to apply independent judgment while working collaboratively with various partners.

This role offers the opportunity to directly support UT MD Anderson's research mission by helping protect the institution's academic environment and research enterprise from undue risk and foreign influence while contributing to compliance with critical federal and state mandates. The Research Security Analyst gains exposure to national research security best practices, collaborates with multidisciplinary teams, and develops expertise in a rapidly evolving area that supports both professional growth and meaningful institutional impact, while benefiting from a supportive work environment that values balance and long-term career development.

Responsibilities:

Research Security Risk Assessment and Analysis

• Review open source intelligence in response to entity check requests from Legal, Strategic Industry Ventures, Office of Technology Commercialization, and other internal departments. • Apply analytical skills and independent judgment to assess research security risks and document findings.

Faculty, Researcher, and Activity Reviews

• Facilitate research security risk reviews related to new faculty hires, federal and state funded awards, international travel, and other activities when deemed appropriate. • Conduct reviews of faculty and researcher international outside activities to identify potential research security risks.

Compliance and Risk Mitigation

• Identify and help mitigate risks to the university related to research security activities. • Foster compliance with university, state, and federal regulations, policies, and requirements related to U.S. government research funding.

Program Knowledge and Continuous Improvement

• Maintain knowledge of evolving research security program requirements and best practices. • Participate in the national research security community to stay informed of changes in federal and state regulations and agency policies.

Additional Duties

• Carry out other duties as assigned in support of the Research Security program.

Education: Required: Bachelor's Degree. Preferred: Master's Degree

Experience: Required: Two years sponsored research, conflicts of interest, research integrity, international relations, or national security. Preferred: Experience conducting open source intelligence reviews and research security risk assessments within an academic, healthcare, or government research environment, including evaluating international affiliations.

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition. This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment. It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.

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