Export Control Officer, Office of Research Support and Compliance

The University of Texas at Austin•Austin, TX

8h•$120,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Office of Research Support and Compliance (ORSC) at The University of Texas at Austin functions to ensure that all research conducted at the University is in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and University policies. The ORSC educates and supports the University research community with regulatory guidance concerning human subjects research (Institutional Review Board), animal research (Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee), use of biohazardous agents and use of recombinant or synthetic nucleic acids (Institutional Biosafety Committee), financial conflict of interest in research (FCOI), and research integrity education. The Export Control Officer serves as the Empowered Official and point person for all internal and external inquiries regarding export compliance. The incumbent will manage export staff and provide leadership related to program enhancement, implementation and management/maintenance. The Export Control Officer is expected to advise on regulatory requirements; provide input to faculty and administration for handling complicated export control situations; and lead and coordinate institutional-wide initiatives to understand and apply the federal export control laws and regulations to a wide variety of activities throughout the institution, including research and non-research-related activities that have implications for campus operations. Key initiatives of the Export Control Officer will be to increase awareness, enhance training, and ensure ongoing institutional compliance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
5+ years of export compliance related experience.
Strong knowledge of the EAR, OFAC and ITAR, in addition to databases and electronic systems required to implement regulations (e.g., Visual Compliance, DS-4076 CJ Determination Form, SNAP-R, D-Trade).
Demonstrated leadership skills and abilities consistent with managing a robust program serving a wide variety of constituents in a diverse organization.
High level of initiative with the ability to perform work with limited supervision.
Strong project management skills.
Excellent presentation skills.
Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication.
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Nice To Haves

Juris Doctor (JD) or an advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) in a scientific or engineering field.
Export Compliance Professional certification.
Experience in a university setting.

Responsibilities

Manage Operations of the Export Control Program
Serve as a liaison across institutional units and departments to review and assess research and non-research related activities that may have export control implications such as sponsored research agreements, international agreements, material transfer agreements, nondisclosure agreements, purchase orders, fieldwork, international shipping, international travel, and international and visiting scholar appointments.
Interface with faculty, staff, and students to ensure compliance with all applicable export controls laws and regulations, embargoes, and sanctions.
Perform technology evaluations necessary to make final determinations whether an export license is needed.
Develop, review, and approve technology control plans and monitor ongoing compliance.
Prepare and file export license applications primarily with the US Department of State, Department of Defense Trade Controls; and US Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security; and the US Department of Treasury.
Submit commodity classification requests, commodity jurisdiction requests, requests for advisory opinions, or public comments to government agencies.
Provide Leadership to the Export Compliance Program
Establish strategic goals and objectives for the export program.
Continually assess and implement program processes and policies for ongoing compliance, efficiency, and optimal community support.
Prepare statistical data and reports of mitigated risks, screening results, and other metrics to facilitate program assessment and evaluation.
Monitor and interpret new or revised federal regulations related to export controls compliance, establish programmatic goals and objectives to ensure ongoing compliance with export regulations.
Serve as a point of contact with federal agencies.
Actively participate in professional organizations and groups related to export compliance.
Conduct Outreach and Education
Implement a compliant and consistent training and education program to ensure stakeholders are well-informed of export compliance obligations.
Monitor compliance with educational requirements.
Develop and deliver a wide variety of export control educational and training materials, tailored for different audiences across campus, including faculty, staff, and students.
Conduct educational and training sessions for various constituencies.
Maintain web site focused on export control education and compliance.
Contribute content for periodic newsletter updates.
Supervise Staff
Supervise export control specialist position(s), providing training, guidance, and mentorship.
Conduct regular evaluations and provide consistent opportunities for feedback.
Manage Export Program Records and Data Management System(s)
Maintain accurate and thorough records of export related activities and review to in accordance with state record keeping requirements and to demonstrate compliance.
Participate in development and ongoing maintenance of export related record keeping database/management systems.
Other related functions as assigned.