Export Control and Research Security Specialist
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San Francisco, CA - USA
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Job Summary
Job Summary
Under the general direction of the Export Control and Research Security Officer the Export Control and Research Security Specialist supports UCSFs compliance with federal and University of California requirements involving export controls economic sanctions research security international activities controlled-access data and foreign engagements. The position serves as a campus compliance resource regarding the Export Administration Regulations International Traffic in Arms Regulations Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctions programs the Department of Justice Data Security Program under 28 C.F.R. Part 202 National Security Presidential Memorandum 33 (NSPM-33) applicable provisions of the CHIPS and Science Act federal sponsor requirements and related University policies.
The Specialist conducts compliance reviews restricted party screening export classification and technology control assessments and reviews involving international shipments collaborations visitors travel controlled-access data biological materials and other international research activities. The position supports institutional training recordkeeping risk mitigation audit readiness and implementation of new federal and University requirements. The Specialist collaborates with campus stakeholders and escalates complex sensitive or potentially reportable matters to the Export Control and Research Security Officer.
Incumbents may be assigned primary responsibility for particular compliance areas based on program needs workload expertise and institutional priorities. All incumbents are expected to maintain sufficient cross-functional knowledge to provide operational coverage across the Export Control and Research Security program.
This is a flexible position that combines remote work with on-site responsibilities for trainings meetings audits and inspections.
Department Overview
The Office of Ethics and Compliance (OEC) promotes a culture of integrity accountability and compliance with laws regulations and University policies. OEC provides subject-matter expertise across areas including research compliance export control conflict of interest whistleblower protections and research security.
The Export Control and Research Security program ensures compliance with federal export control laws and implements the institutional safeguards required under federal research security mandates.
Responsibilities
% of time | Essential Function (Yes/No) | Key Responsibilities (To be completed by Supervisor) |
40% | YES | Export Control Compliance Conduct reviews of research international shipments travel visitors appointments collaborations agreements software access technology releases and material or data transfers to determine applicable export-control and sanctions requirements. Perform restricted-party ownership end-user end-use and destination reviews. Determine export classifications and licensing or authorization requirements; prepare supporting documentation for license applications and other regulatory submissions; develop and monitor Technology Control Plans; and document determinations in institutional systems. Escalate potential violations sensitive transactions and matters requiring legal or federal-agency engagement to the Export Control and Research Security Officer. |
40% | YES | Research Security andControlled DataCompliance Support implementation andoperation of UCSFs research-security program under NSPM-33 theCHIPS andScience Act and applicable NIH NSF DOD DOE ARPA-H and other sponsor requirements. Conduct reviews of international collaborations foreign affiliations appointments support contracts visitors data-access arrangements and material transfers to identify disclosure restricted-party foreign talent recruitment program sponsor-prohibition or other research-security concerns. Support reviews under theDOJ Data Security Program including matters involving access to bulk U.S. sensitive personal data and government-related data. Collect and analyze documentation responsive to federal-agency and sponsor inquiries document findings support mitigation plans and escalate significant concerns totheExport Control and Research Security Officer. |
15% | YES | Training Policy and Outreach Develop and deliver training on export control and research security compliance for faculty staff and students; prepare guidance documents website content and communications; contribute to campus briefings and leadership reports. |
5% | YES | Program Administration & Other Duties Maintain compliance documentation databases and audit materials; assist in responding to federal or UC systemwide audits; perform other duties as assigned in support of the OEC mission. |
100% | (To update total % enter the amount of time in whole numbers (without the % symbol - e.g. 15 20) then highlight the total sum (e.g. 1%) at the bottom of the column and press F9. The total sum should add up to 100%.) |
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Three or more years of relevant compliance research administration legal investigative regulatory or related experience.
- Working knowledge of U.S. export control and economic sanctions requirements including the EAR ITAR and OFAC sanctions programs.
- Familiarity with federal research-security disclosure foreign talent recruitment program restricted party and sponsor certification requirements including NSPM-33 and applicable provisions of the CHIPS and Science Act.
- Demonstrated analytical problem-solving and communication skills.
- Ability to interpret complex regulations and provide practical guidance to diverse stakeholders.
- Experience conducting documented compliance reviews or investigations.
- Ability to manage multiple matters with competing deadlines.
- Experience preparing written findings risk assessments or compliance determinations.
- Ability to collect analyze and organize information supporting federal-agency or sponsor inquiries.
- Experience using screening case-management research-administration or investigative databases.
- Strong professional judgment discretion and ability to manage confidential or sensitive information.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a hybrid work environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in a higher education or biomedical research institution.
- Knowledge of UC policies and compliance structures.
- Experience with restricted party screening research analytics case management or research administration systems such as Descartes Visual Compliance Huron Dimensions or equivalent platforms.
- Experience drafting and implementing Technology Control Plans.
- Familiarity with federal data security controlled access data and cybersecurity requirements applicable to sponsored research including NIST SP 800-171 when applicable.
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About UCSF The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only camp ... View more
