Internal Threat Analysis & Risk Mitigation: Conduct proactive and reactive assessments of internal threats to LSU’s research environment, including risks related to cybersecurity, data security, intellectual property, and unauthorized disclosures; Monitor and assess risk indicators associated with research personnel, collaborations, IT security, compliance, and funding sources; Collaborate with compliance, legal, IT security, and human resources to investigate and resolve security concerns; Develop risk assessment methodologies and reporting frameworks to support institutional decision-making; Support incident response efforts related to research security breaches or policy violations; Maintain documentation and reporting aligned with federal research security requirements. (30%)
Research Security Training & Program Development: Design, implement, and maintain a comprehensive research security training program in compliance with NSPM-33 and the CHIPS and Science Act to continuously improve research security training programs for faculty, staff, and students; Develop training materials, guidance documents tailored to faculty, staff, and research personnel; Track training completion and ensure institutional compliance with federal mandates; Serve as a subject matter expert and advisor on research security best practices; Promote awareness of emerging threats and regulatory changes impacting the research enterprise. (30%)
Policy & Compliance Support: Assist in the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of research security policies and procedures; Provide guidance to principal investigators and research staff on security-related requirements and risk mitigation strategies; Ensure alignment with federal guidelines, sponsor requirements, and institutional policies; Support audits, assessments, and reporting related to research security compliance; Monitor changes in federal regulations and recommend updates to institutional practices. (20%)
Collaboration & Communication: Partner with internal stakeholders across academic and administrative units to strengthen research security practices; Provide guidance and support to principal investigators and research staff on compliance requirements; Prepare executive-level briefings, reports, and risk summaries for leadership. (15%)
Other duties as assigned. (5%)