Research Security Consultant

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

📋 Description

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

• Act as the subject matter expert and the institutional point of contact regarding research security.

• Foster a culture of compliance and ensure adherence to federal regulations, institutional policies, and requirements from sponsoring agencies.

• Execute risk assessments, create work plans, and implement corrective measures.

• Manage export control programs, make determinations related to export controls, serve as the ITAR empowered official, and oversee licensing processes.

• Develop and maintain the Research Security and Export Controls Manual.

• Provide guidance to the Seattle Children’s community regarding regulatory and enforcement trends.

• Oversee restricted party screenings, user access, training, match reviews, and adjudications.

• Assess requests from international scholars, staff, and students for export control considerations.

• Create processes for reviewing international travel and advocate for safe travel practices.

• Design employee training and processes related to export-controlled equipment and international shipments.

• Analyze research proposals, grant awards, agreements, and contracts for research security and export control stipulations.

• Assist with technology control plans and monitor compliance.

• Formulate and oversee risk mitigation plans mandated by federal funding agencies.

• Participate in committees and working groups at Seattle Children’s.

• Aid in fulfilling requirements for Foreign Gifts and Contracts and Foreign Financial Disclosure reporting.

• Collaborate with faculty, staff, students, legal, compliance, HR, IT, facilities, and research offices.

⛳️ Requirements

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

• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities with a knack for collaboration.

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

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

• Proficiency in creating effective online training resources.

• Experience in interpreting, synthesizing, and summarizing intricate federal regulations.

• Proven track record in developing partnerships across various departments.

• Ability to establish trusted advisor relationships with clients.

• Experience in supporting sales and business development initiatives.

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

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).

• Life and disability insurance options.

• Benefits for fertility and family planning.

• Employee assistance programs and discounts.

• 11 paid federal holidays annually.

• Flexible unlimited time off (UTO) policy.

• Generous 401(k) matching with immediate vesting.

• Opportunities for flexible career paths, advancement, and mobility.

• Adaptable work environment.

• Opportunities for career growth.