Research Compliance Consultant

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Implement and uphold compliance programs for research security and export controls for university clients.

• Act as a subject matter expert in the domains of research security and export controls.

• Foster adherence to federal regulations as well as institutional and sponsoring agency policies.

• Conduct risk assessments, formulate work plans, and implement corrective measures.

• Collaborate with institutional assurance functions, faculty, staff, students, and operational units.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for research security and address external information inquiries.

• Oversee export control programs and make determinations related to export controls.

• Function as an empowered official for ITAR and evaluate export control licensing requirements.

• Manage the process of export control licensing with federal agencies.

• Implement and update research security and export controls manuals, alongside policies and procedures.

• Stay informed about relevant regulations and provide guidance to university communities on regulatory and enforcement trends.

• Manage restricted party screening processes, review matches, and coordinate adjudications.

• Assess international visitor, staff, and student requests regarding export control implications.

• Create procedures for international travel requests, export-controlled equipment, and international shipments.

• Advise on U.S. sanctions, technology exports, and associated security risks.

• Evaluate research proposals, grant awards, NDAs, and contracts for compliance requirements.

• Support technology control plans and oversee compliance monitoring.

• Develop and manage risk mitigation plans for federal funding agencies.

• Lead or engage in committees and working groups.

• Assist with Foreign Gifts and Contracts as well as Foreign Financial Disclosure reporting.

⛳️ Requirements

• Comprehensive knowledge of ITAR, EAR, OFAC regulations, and federal contracting requirements.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a collaborative mindset.

• Demonstrated experience in developing and executing research compliance programs, global trade compliance, and/or research operations.

• A Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of advanced degree and experience.

• Proficiency in creating comprehensive online training materials.

• Experience in interpreting, synthesizing, and clarifying complex federal regulations.

• Proven ability to cultivate partnerships across various departments.

• Demonstrated capability to establish trusted advisor relationships with clients.

• Experience in supporting sales and business development efforts.

• Willingness to travel occasionally based on business and client requirements.

• Familiarity with ITAR, EAR, OFAC, NSDD-189, CUI policies, NSPM-33, CHIPS & Science Act of 2022, federal funding agency policies, and federal contracting requirements.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.

• HSA and FSA accounts available.

• Life and disability insurance provided.

• Fertility and family planning benefits offered.

• Employee assistance and discount programs accessible.

• 11 paid federal holidays included.

• Flexible unlimited time off (UTO) policy.

• Generous 401(k) matching with immediate vesting.

• Career paths offering advancement, mobility, and flexibility.

• Flexible work environment to suit personal needs.

• Industry-leading benefits packages available.

• Opportunities for career growth and development.

• An inclusive and healthy work environment fostered.