Engineering a world of possibilities Research Security Analyst - Office of
Research and Technology TransferTHE OPPORTUNITY
Colorado School of Mines invites applications for a Research Security Analyst
at who will lead efforts to enhance the research enterprise at this R1 public
research university.Mines applies innovative approaches, where faculty and
graduate students work on interdisciplinary teams, and in top research
centers.As a member of the Office of Research and Technology Transfer (RTT), the
analyst serves as the research security officer and drives and supports
Mines' research security programs, including the facility security
program, cybersecurity maturity model certification, export compliance,
and security evaluations of international partnerships.The Officer manages
Mines' relationship with federal industrial security authorities and
sponsors; establishes processes to protect sensitive technologies;
provides training and education; initiates personnel security clearances;
manages all university employees' use of restricted party screening
software; and corrects any deficiencies or violations.Research integrity and
security are force multipliers for university research, demonstrating to
research sponsors Mines' dedication to our research values.These initiatives
directly contribute to the university becoming a first-choice partner for
federal labs and agencies and public and private partners.This is a full-time position with hybrid work arrangements within the State of
Colorado.RESPONSIBILITIES
FACILITY SECURITY OFFICER (50%)Develop and manage industrial security programPartner with Mines faculty and sponsors to identify opportunities for research
in this new spaceWork with sponsor and university leadership to write and submit or update
foreign ownership, control, or influence application materialsAdvise and guide university researchers in applying for personnel clearancesEducate and train cleared researchersAct as liaison between Mines' researchers, university leaders, and
security agenciesPrepare Mines for federal inspections and maintain all systems required for
industrial securityImplement structure for university efforts to promote international research
collaborations in a manner consistent with laws and regulations as well as
university policies and guidelinesAdvise RTT and university faculty and administrative leaders on trends in
facility and research security, including enforcement activities affecting
the conduct of researchReport progress, challenges, and accomplishments to the Research Integrity
and Security Committee (RISC) advisory groupSupport periodic comprehensive risk assessments for effective risk-based
decision makingEnsure current registration with agencies such as Directorate of Defense Trade
Controls and US/Canada Joint Certification Program - share information with
sponsors and employeesBuild professional relationships with partners across and beyond campus for
the benefit of RTTCYBERSECURITY MATURITY MODEL CERTIFICATION PROGRAM (25%)Develop, implement, and manage Mines' program for Cybersecurity Maturity
Model Certification (CMMC)Create a Secure Government Enclave (SGE) for use of each Mines faculty
member with a restricted research contract by collaborating with Information
TechnologyGuide faculty members and researchers through process of requesting an SGEEnsure training of all researchers engaging in controlled unclassified
information (CUI) research prior to their gaining access to CUI and an SGEIdentify and work with the owners of each of the 110 standards identified by
the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST Special Publication
800-171)Establish and maintain Mines' score in the Supplier Performance Risk System
(SPRS) to protect CUI - design and maintain CMMC-required records in
Mines' compliance management platformEstablish echnology control plans (TCPs) to document and safeguard
restricted technologiesReview existing TCPs for extension, modification, or close outConduct internal reviews of all CMMC operations - spot check, report, and
address violations
