Property Management and Export Control Specialist

ORAU•Oak Ridge, TN

17h•$65,333 - $90,896

About The Position

The Property Management and Export Control Specialist is an experienced personal property management professional who supports and administers organization-wide property management activities in compliance with federal, state, Department of Energy (DOE), and organizational regulations. The role provides technical expertise in property accountability, inventory management, export control compliance, and high-risk property oversight. It supports cradle-to-grave asset lifecycle management, policy implementation, compliance monitoring, audits, and reporting to advance operational, safety, environmental, and quality objectives. The specialist serves as a resource for property procedures, accountability requirements, and regulatory compliance in a federal and corporate environment. The role leads and administers personal property and export-control programs, oversees property records and transactions, and provides technical guidance across programs and departments. It serves as ORAU/ORISE’s Personal Property Export Control Compliance Specialist and High-Risk Property Administrator, with responsibility for compliance reviews, classifications, safeguarding, release authorization, and disposition. The position also supports logistics and related operational functions through cross-functional coordination, records management, and relocation support.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 4–6 years of related experience; an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience performing similar duties may substitute for the minimum qualifications.
Extensive knowledge of Personal Property and Materials Management policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements, including the ability to interpret, apply, and explain policies and ensure compliance within ORAU’s Property Management Program.
Working knowledge of accounting and payment processes, including experience using the ORACLE system.
Experience with federal policies, procedures, and regulations related to Government Property Management and Disposition, including demonstrated knowledge of DOE, GSA, and other applicable federal requirements.
Working knowledge of personal property management principles, inventory accountability, property disposition, and compliance practices within a federal or DOE environment.
Experience operating forklifts and other material-handling equipment; additional ORAU-provided training will be completed as necessary.
Proficiency with basic computer applications, including Microsoft Office, SharePoint, and Adobe.
Experience coordinating schedules, processing requests, and meeting deadlines while working with internal customers, vendors, and external stakeholders.
Experience with data entry, compiling and analyzing data, conducting inventories, processing deliveries, and maintaining records in the ORAU Property Management System or similar asset-management systems.
Knowledge of state and federal export-control laws, regulations, and procedures related to personal property and material management.
Experience with federal regulations regarding safeguarding and identification of high-risk personal property.
Valid Tennessee driver’s license for operating government or corporate vehicles, and ability to pass driving-record background checks.

Responsibilities

Lead the administration, interpretation, and implementation of policies and procedures for personal, export-controlled, sensitive, and high-risk property in accordance with federal, state, and DOE regulations.
Provide enterprise-wide subject matter expertise on identifying, tracking, controlling, and disposing of export-controlled and high-risk assets throughout the asset lifecycle.
Administer the Personal Property Management Program, including inventory accountability, regulatory compliance, property-record reconciliation, and operational oversight under organizational procedures, 41 CFR 109, and DOE requirements.
Provide technical guidance to Property Center Representatives and other programs and departments; coordinate inventory and excess-property activities; and prepare compliance reports and documentation.
Oversee functional administration of the ORAU Property Database to support data integrity, accountability, and regulatory compliance.
Review and approve property transactions and receiving documentation, and ensure asset identification, marking, and barcoding requirements are met.
Coordinate with ORAU Transportation Services and ITS personnel to support property-system functionality, operational efficiency, and compliance.
Lead organizational export-control compliance activities involving personal property, including ECCN classification; review and approval of shipping transactions and international travel requests; determination of export licensing requirements; application of license exceptions under 15 CFR 730–774; and interpretation of applicable DOE, Department of Commerce, Department of State, and NRC regulations.
Maintain required Export Compliance Assistance Program (ECAP) certifications and support organizational export-compliance initiatives.
Administer and oversee the ORAU/ORISE High-Risk Property Program in support of public safety, environmental protection, national security, and nonproliferation objectives.
Lead identification, classification, safeguarding, control, release authorization, and disposition of high-risk property and materials requiring specialized handling.
Review shipping orders, property transactions, and disposal activities for compliance with 41 CFR 109 and applicable federal regulations.
Author, review, and revise Personal Property and Material Management policies and procedures; maintain ECAP certifications and subject matter expert status.
Serve as the primary point of contact and subject matter expert for personal property audits and assessments, and maintain working relationships with external stakeholders, including DOE property administrators.
Provide timely responses, reports, data, and property-related information to external stakeholders in support of compliance and operational requirements.
Review and approve personal property drop-ship requests for compliance with organizational policies, export-control requirements, barcoding standards, and property-accountability procedures.
Provide operational support and cross-functional coordination for Logistics and RPRS activities, including records management and relocation support functions.

Benefits

Group health insurance, including medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage
Retirement plan contribution matching
Disability insurance
Group life insurance
Travel accident insurance
Section 125 reimbursement accounts
Other voluntary employee-paid benefit and insurance offerings
Paid time off (PTO)
Paid holidays
Flexible work schedules or compressed work weeks
Occupational health and wellness programs
Employee assistance program