Export Compliance Analyst

Socket.dev; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 95,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with employer contribution

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Relocation package

Job summary

Idaho National Laboratory is seeking an Export Compliance Analyst to ensure adherence to U.S. export control regulations across research and programs. The role involves educating staff, interpreting complex rules, and coordinating with DOE and external agencies.

You will help maintain compliant information releases and manage licensing activities. The position requires a Bachelor’s or Master’s in a technical field with relevant experience, plus the ability to obtain a DOE Q clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in engineering, science, or another technical degree with 5 years of relevant experience, or a Master of Science with 2 years of relevant experience.
• Disciplines of interest include chemistry, biology, electronics, nuclear, materials science, foreign policy, or compliance.

Responsibilities

• Educate employees on export compliance.
• Interpret regulations and conduct activity reviews.
• Identify and mitigate export compliance risks.
• Coordinate decisions with DOE-ID, DOE-HQ, and other entities.
• Monitor regulatory changes and update program workflows.

Skills

Export controls

Regulatory compliance

Written communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in engineering/science

Master of Science in engineering/science

Job description

At Idaho National Laboratory, you'll evaluate technologies, technical data, and software against U.S. export control regulations, identify and mitigate compliance risks, and serve as an authority on export control interpretation across the laboratory. You'll educate employees, coordinate with DOE and external agencies, monitor regulatory changes, and support the export compliance needs of international programs. Your work directly enables Idaho National Laboratory's research mission to move forward without interruption.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities

• Facilitate the execution of research and development at the Idaho National Laboratory.
• Evaluate technology, technical data, and software using U.S. export control requirements and regulations.
• Identify and mitigate export compliance risks.
• Interpret regulations, conduct activity reviews, review for restricted parties, perform information release evaluations, resolve potential or actual compliance issues, identify required permits or licenses, and gather and report compliance data.
• Apply export controls as appropriate to INL programs and initiatives, facilities, Cooperative Research and Development Agreements (CRADA), Strategic Partnership Projects (SPP), Intellectual Property Reviews, security plans, foreign travel requests, external releases of information, shipping, procurement, excess property, and other areas.
• Educate and train INL employees on export compliance.
• Serve as an authority on export control regulation interpretation and application at INL.
• Coordinate decisions with others and lead analysts and management staff to make risk mitigation and export control-related decisions.
• Act as an interface and influencer for other Laboratory organizations. Manage relationships with DOE-ID, DOE-HQ, other DOE Laboratories, and outside entities.
• Monitor export control regulatory changes and help integrate new requirements into export control program workflows and processes.
• Follow and address regulatory changes.
• Assist the Export Compliance (EC) manager to implement program plans to move the group forward.
• Identify and prioritize program goals and help identify appropriate actions and staff to help address those goals. Monitor and offer continuous improvement suggestions as needed.
• Identify training resources useful to individuals or the group (classes, webinars, reading, etc.).
• Train and audit junior staff to help ensure compliance and adequate record keeping as needed.

Required

• Level 3: Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, science, or another technical degree and 5 years of relevant experience, or a Master of Science in the same fields of study and 2 years of relevant experience.
• Relevant experience determined with level in a relevant technical field. Disciplines of interest include, but are not limited to, chemistry, biology, electronics, nuclear, materials science, foreign policy, or compliance.
• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a DOE 'Q' clearance which requires U.S. citizenship.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this classification, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, bend, use hands to handle materials, manipulate tools, keyboard and type, reach with hands and arms, and operate job-related equipment. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Sufficient visual acuity and hearing capacity to perform the essential functions and interact with people is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Information

Idaho National Laboratory is hiring a Export Compliance Analyst to work on our Export Control and Compliance team. Our team works a 9x80 schedule located out of our Research and Education Campus with every other Friday off.

• The pay range for this position is ($95,256 - $195,288). At Idaho National Laboratory compensation decisions are determined using factors such as education, relevant experience, and other credentials.
• TDP: This is a testing designated position; you will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug screen and periodic drug testing throughout the term of your employment.

Benefits and Relocation

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with a 4.2% employer contribution and up to 4.8% match (regular positions) or self-contribute access (postdoctoral positions)
• Paid time off (personal leave)
• Employee Education Program (tuition assistance for eligible positions)
• Comprehensive Relocation Package
• Benefit eligibility subject to multiple factors, including employment status and position classification.

At this time, BEA will not sponsor any H1-B visas obtained outside of the United States of America (U.S.A.), including consular visas.

INL is a science-based, applied engineering national laboratory dedicated to supporting the U.S. Department of Energy's mission in nuclear energy research, science, and national defense. With more than 6,300 scientists, researchers, and support staff, the laboratory works with national and international governments, universities and industry partners to change the world's energy future and secure our nation's critical infrastructure.

INL Mission

Our mission is to discover, demonstrate and secure innovative nuclear energy solutions, other clean energy options and critical infrastructure.

INL Vision

Our vision is to change the world's energy future and secure our nation's critical infrastructure.

Selective Service Requirements

To be eligible for employment at INL males born after December 31, 1959 must have registered with the Selective Service System (SSS). For more information see www.sss.gov.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of INL to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Reasonable Accommodation

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.