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Security Compliance Analyst roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, which permanently ties your residency to a U.S. employer rather than a temporary visa status. Employers in regulated industries, financial services, healthcare IT, and defense contracting, routinely sponsor compliance professionals because domestic talent shortages make PERM certification straightforward for this specialty.
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The University of Notre Dame is more than a workplace; it is a vibrant, mission-driven community where every employee is valued and supported. Rooted in a tradition of excellence and inspired by our Catholic character, Notre Dame is committed to fostering an environment of care that nurtures the whole person—mind, body, and spirit. Here, you will find a deep sense of belonging, a culture that prioritizes well-being, and the opportunity to grow your career while being a force for good in the world. Whether contributing to world-class research, shaping the student experience, or supporting the University’s mission in other ways, you will be part of a dedicated team working to make a meaningful impact on campus and beyond. At Notre Dame, your work matters, and so do you!
Job Description
The Senior Research Security Compliance Analyst (Senior Analyst) provides high level policy and compliance expertise and operational support to the Executive Director of Research Security and the University Research Security Team. This role is responsible for monitoring and interpreting evolving research security legislation, regulations, and sponsor requirements, and translating them into actionable institutional guidance and processes. The Senior Analyst plays a critical role in strengthening the University’s research security posture through policy development, compliance facilitation, education, and program management.
The ideal candidate brings strong analytical and problem solving skills, with demonstrated capacity to interpret complex regulations and translate them into clear, practical guidance. They possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, along with exceptional attention to detail and organizational ability. The role requires managing and prioritizing multiple competing responsibilities while exercising flexibility and sound judgment in navigating evolving compliance requirements. Success in this position also depends on working independently and proactively while collaborating effectively with diverse stakeholder groups across the institution and more broadly.
Key responsibilities
- Provide support in the areas of export controls, research conflict of interest, and research security.
- Identify, analyze, track, and communicate new and emerging federal, state, and sponsor research security legislation, policies, requirements, and resources.
- Interpret complex regulatory guidance and provide clear recommendations to University leadership, researchers, and staff.
- Facilitate compliance with federal, state, sponsor, and institutional requirements.
- Provide high-level support related to research security, export controls and research conflict of interest aspects of sponsored projects.
- Conduct initial reviews of international outside activities and agreements to assess research security and compliance considerations.
- Conduct reviews of travel disclosures and provide briefings as needed.
- Support the development, revision, and implementation of University policies, guidance documents, and resources.
- Develop educational materials and provide outreach, training, and advisory support to researchers and staff to promote awareness and compliance.
- Serve as a subject matter expert and advise internal stakeholders on mitigation and best practices.
- Provide program management for sponsored projects, including coordinating project activities, engaging stakeholders, supporting recruitment efforts, and developing reports, products, and resources.
- Manage multiple priorities in a dynamic regulatory environment while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required
- 3+ years of experience in federal and/or academic research security, export controls, and/or research conflict of interest; federal research regulatory analysis and compliance or a combination of education and relevant experience.
- Strong knowledge of applicable federal research security, export controls, and/or conflict of interest legislation, policies, and guidance.
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced degree in science, law, public policy, or a related field.
- Experience in an academic or research intensive environment.
- Experience supporting research compliance programs.
Additional Information
Please include a cover letter and resume when submitting application.
Salary is up to $125,000, commensurate with experience.
Applications are due by June 19, 2026
The University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administration. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or age in employment. Moreover, Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and complies with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). We strongly encourage applications from candidates attracted to a university with a Catholic identity.
Company Description
The University of Notre Dame is more than a workplace; it is a vibrant, mission-driven community where every employee is valued and supported. Rooted in a tradition of excellence and inspired by our Catholic character, Notre Dame is committed to fostering an environment of care that nurtures the whole person—mind, body, and spirit. Here, you will find a deep sense of belonging, a culture that prioritizes well-being, and the opportunity to grow your career while being a force for good in the world. Whether contributing to world-class research, shaping the student experience, or supporting the University’s mission in other ways, you will be part of a dedicated team working to make a meaningful impact on campus and beyond. At Notre Dame, your work matters, and so do you!
Job Description
The Senior Research Security Compliance Analyst (Senior Analyst) provides high level policy and compliance expertise and operational support to the Executive Director of Research Security and the University Research Security Team. This role is responsible for monitoring and interpreting evolving research security legislation, regulations, and sponsor requirements, and translating them into actionable institutional guidance and processes. The Senior Analyst plays a critical role in strengthening the University’s research security posture through policy development, compliance facilitation, education, and program management.
The ideal candidate brings strong analytical and problem solving skills, with demonstrated capacity to interpret complex regulations and translate them into clear, practical guidance. They possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, along with exceptional attention to detail and organizational ability. The role requires managing and prioritizing multiple competing responsibilities while exercising flexibility and sound judgment in navigating evolving compliance requirements. Success in this position also depends on working independently and proactively while collaborating effectively with diverse stakeholder groups across the institution and more broadly.
Key responsibilities
- Provide support in the areas of export controls, research conflict of interest, and research security.
- Identify, analyze, track, and communicate new and emerging federal, state, and sponsor research security legislation, policies, requirements, and resources.
- Interpret complex regulatory guidance and provide clear recommendations to University leadership, researchers, and staff.
- Facilitate compliance with federal, state, sponsor, and institutional requirements.
- Provide high-level support related to research security, export controls and research conflict of interest aspects of sponsored projects.
- Conduct initial reviews of international outside activities and agreements to assess research security and compliance considerations.
- Conduct reviews of travel disclosures and provide briefings as needed.
- Support the development, revision, and implementation of University policies, guidance documents, and resources.
- Develop educational materials and provide outreach, training, and advisory support to researchers and staff to promote awareness and compliance.
- Serve as a subject matter expert and advise internal stakeholders on mitigation and best practices.
- Provide program management for sponsored projects, including coordinating project activities, engaging stakeholders, supporting recruitment efforts, and developing reports, products, and resources.
- Manage multiple priorities in a dynamic regulatory environment while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required
- 3+ years of experience in federal and/or academic research security, export controls, and/or research conflict of interest; federal research regulatory analysis and compliance or a combination of education and relevant experience.
- Strong knowledge of applicable federal research security, export controls, and/or conflict of interest legislation, policies, and guidance.
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced degree in science, law, public policy, or a related field.
- Experience in an academic or research intensive environment.
- Experience supporting research compliance programs.
Additional Information
Please include a cover letter and resume when submitting application.
Salary is up to $125,000, commensurate with experience.
Applications are due by June 19, 2026
The University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administration. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or age in employment. Moreover, Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and complies with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). We strongly encourage applications from candidates attracted to a university with a Catholic identity.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Security Compliance Analyst
Align your credentials to PERM job requirements
PERM requires the employer to define minimum qualifications before posting the role. Make sure your degree field and years of experience match exactly what appears in the labor certification, even minor gaps can trigger a USCIS audit at the I-140 stage.
Target employers in compliance-heavy regulated industries
Financial institutions subject to SOC 2 and FedRAMP requirements, defense contractors handling CMMC compliance, and large healthcare networks face persistent auditor shortages. These organizations routinely file PERM because their compliance workloads justify permanent sponsorship over short-term visa arrangements.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified sponsoring employers
Search for Security Compliance Analyst roles on Migrate Mate to filter specifically for employers with active green card sponsorship history. This removes the guesswork of cold-applying to companies that have never filed PERM for this job category.
Verify the prevailing wage tier before accepting an offer
DOL assigns your PERM filing to a wage level that your offered salary must meet. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check the Level I through Level IV prevailing wage for your metro area before negotiating, an offer below the certified wage forces the employer to refile.
Confirm your employer will file concurrently if your priority date allows
If your country of birth keeps EB-3 dates current, ask whether the employer will file your I-485 adjustment of status concurrently with the I-140. Concurrent filing lets you work and travel without maintaining a separate nonimmigrant visa while USCIS adjudicates your green card.
Document every certification and audit scope before PERM starts
PERM job descriptions for compliance roles often specify framework knowledge: NIST, ISO 27001, HIPAA, or PCI-DSS. Gather your certificates, audit reports, and scope letters now. An employer's attorney will need these to draft a defensible job description that survives DOL scrutiny.
Green Card Security Compliance Analyst: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Security Compliance Analyst role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Both categories apply depending on the employer's stated requirements. If the position requires a master's degree or a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive compliance experience, the employer can file under EB-2. Roles requiring a bachelor's degree and two years of relevant experience typically qualify under EB-3 skilled worker. The employer's attorney drafts the PERM job description to match whichever category fits the actual position.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B visa is temporary, subject to a lottery, and tied to a two or three year validity period. PERM-based green card sponsorship has no annual cap at the EB-3 level for most countries, is permanent once approved, and gives you a path to lawful permanent residency rather than repeated renewals. The trade-off is timeline: PERM plus I-140 adjudication typically runs 18 to 30 months before you reach the adjustment of status stage, longer than an initial H-1B approval.
How can I find Security Compliance Analyst jobs that offer green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search Security Compliance Analyst openings filtered by employers with documented green card sponsorship history, so you're not spending time applying to companies that have never filed PERM for this job category. Focusing your search this way significantly shortens the time between application and a credible sponsorship conversation with a hiring manager.
What does the PERM labor certification process look like for a compliance analyst role?
The employer files ETA Form 9089 with DOL after conducting a supervised recruitment campaign to demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available. For compliance analyst positions, DOL may scrutinize the stated degree requirement and experience level closely. If certified, the employer moves to the I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS. Standard PERM processing runs 6 to 18 months; audited cases can add another 12 months or more.
Can I change employers after my PERM is filed but before I get my green card?
You can change employers after your I-140 is approved and your priority date is current, provided your I-485 has been pending for at least 180 days. Under AC21 portability, the new role must be in the same or a similar occupational classification as the sponsored position. For compliance analysts, a move to a related security or risk management role at a new company generally satisfies this requirement, but confirm the classification match with an immigration attorney before resigning.