Michigan State University · 8 hours ago
Research Security Compliance Analyst — Compliance Analyst II
East Lansing, MI
Contract
Hybrid
Mid Level
3+ years expMichigan State University is seeking a Compliance Analyst to support the Research Security Program with data analytics and compliance with federal regulatory requirements. The role involves conducting congruency checks, supporting conflict disclosure reviews, and conducting risk assessments for international engagements.
EducationUniversities
Responsibilities
Conduct and coordinate with Office of Sponsored Programs on congruency checks between federal awards, biosketches, Current and Pending Support disclosures, and conflict of interest and commitment disclosures
Work with Office of Export Control and Trade Sanctions and Research Security Program to run Restricted Party Screening and conduct data analytics reviews for visa’s, visitors, and other international engagement reviews as needed
Support Office of Conflict Disclosure and Management with conflict of interest and conflict of commitment disclosure reviews consistent with MSU conflict of interest policies and federal and state regulatory requirements and guidelines
Collect and assist MSU faculty with Supporting Documentation reviews of agreements related to international engagements and other activities, including providing assistance in interpreting federal regulatory requirements for these relationships
Conduct research security risk assessments for international engagements, outside activities, sponsored research, data sharing, visa’s, visiting scholars, and other related areas as assigned
Coordinate with campus partners on matters involving foreign influence, international travel, and controlled research
Work closely with units across MSU’s campus to align business processes and mitigate compliance risk, including the Office of Sponsored Programs, MSU Technologies, Business Connect, Procurement, Office of General Counsel, Office of Export Control and Trade Sanctions, MSU Research Security Program, and others
Assist Office of Export Control & Trade Sanctions, MSU Research Security Program, and Office of Conflict Disclosure and Management with other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree program in data analytics, legal studies, business administration
Three to five years' experience in compliance experience in a university setting, data analytics, sponsored research
An equivalent combination of education and experience
Preferred
Experience working in a university setting or similar environment in a role related to sponsored research, regulatory compliance, and/or data analytics
Experience reading and interpreting complex regulatory requirements, detailed contractual language, and/or running data analytics
Strong written and oral communication skills and ability to work on a team with people from a variety of backgrounds
Strong attention to detail and ability to create and track complex documentation of risk assessments and/or management plans
Ability to multi-task and juggle numerous high-priority tasks at one time while keeping stakeholders updated and informed
Company
Michigan State University
Michigan State University has been working to advance the common good in uncommon ways for more than 150 years.
10001+ employees
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2024 (217)
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$118.22MKey Investors
Carnegie Corporation of New YorkUS Department of EnergyDenso
2025-09-23Grant· $0.9M
2025-03-27Grant· $48.5M
2024-10-30Grant
Leadership Team
Raymond Boeman
Director, IACMI Scale-up Research Facility and Vehicle Technology Area
Stephanie Vasko
Senior UX Researcher, MSU College of Arts and Letters
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