Senior Research Security Export Control Analyst, Research Security

UT Southwestern Medical Center • Dallas, TX

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About The Position

This position is responsible for leading research security and export control reviews, shaping institutional policy, and ensuring adherence to federal and institutional requirements. This role works independently to provide expert-level guidance to researchers, senior administrators, and compliance partners on regulatory matters related to national security, foreign influence, and international research engagement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• 5 years of progressively responsible experience in research compliance or export control.
• Knowledge of U.S. export control regulations (e.g., EAR, ITAR, OFAC).
• Expert knowledge of applicable federal regulations.
• Experience leading cross-functional compliance initiatives.

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree or J.D.
• Export Control Certification in EAR/ITAR Upon Hire

Responsibilities

• Serves as a subject matter expert in export control (EAR, ITAR, OFAC) and research security regulations (e.g., NSPM-33, CUI, CMMC).
• Leads complex assessments of research activities, international collaborations, and foreign funding.
• Develops and implement policies, procedures, and training related to research security.
• Manages sensitive or high-risk Technology Control Plans and oversight programs.
• Coordinates institutional response to audits, investigations, and federal inquiries.
• Provides consultation to campus leadership and research teams.
• Represents the institution in external meetings, compliance forums, and regulatory updates.
• Collaborates with other compliance offices, Sponsored Program, Conflict of Interest, Information Resources, Information Security, legal, and department administrators.
• Supervises or mentors junior analysts and assist in departmental strategy.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Benefits

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100%25 coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior