Export Control Analyst

University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA); Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA) seeks an Export Control Analyst reporting to the Director of Export Controls to support the development, implementation and administration of the UCLA export control compliance program.

The role involves participating in license determinations for transactions, assisting with deemed exports reviews, and advising the campus community on export control and sanctions regulations, with an emphasis on judgment, communication, and independent work.

Qualifications

• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work with faculty, staff, and students to collaborate campus-wide.
• Ability to prioritize fluctuating workloads and changing priorities.
• Discretion and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and complete assignments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, web browsers, and email programs.
• Preferred: audit, research administration, or compliance experience.
• Knowledge of export control regulations is preferred but trainable.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and administer UCLA export control compliance program.
• Participate in license determinations for transactions, including deemed exports.
• Provide guidance to campus community on export control and sanctions regulations.
• Work with supervisor independently and escalate non-routine actions.

Skills

Excellent writing

Verbal communication

Discretion

Independence

Prioritization

Stakeholder collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in related area

Tools

Microsoft Office

Web browsers

Email programs

Job description

Department Summary

Research Policy & Compliance (RPC) provides leadership in shaping, interpreting, and implementing federal, state, University of California (UC), and UCLA research-related policies, procedures and guidance. The office provides the campus community with advice and guidance on matters related to the application of research policies, including those pertaining to conflict of interest, research misconduct, animal welfare and research safety, and other activities related to use of cannabis, as well as federal export control regulations. Some RPC activities, including export control-related responsibilities, extend beyond research and include other critical campus functions.

Position Summary

The Export Control Analyst reports to the Director of Export Controls and is part of the export control team. The Export Control Analyst supports the development, implementation and administration of the UCLA export control compliance program and other general compliance activities. Working with the team, the incumbent participates in license determinations on a variety of transactions, including deemed exports reviews for visa beneficiaries and visitors, shipments, travel, and financial transactions. The Export Control Analyst provides support to the campus community for complying with export control and sanctions regulations, including those administered by the Department of State, the Department of Commerce, and the Department of the Treasury. The Export Control Analyst should demonstrate good judgment and discretion, have excellent verbal communication and writing skills, be organized and reliable, and help the export control team resolve a wide range of compliance issues. The Export Control Analyst is expected to work independently, with limited supervision, consulting with the supervisor on non-routine actions or exceptions to existing internal procedures.

Salary & Compensation

UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits.

Qualifications

• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills to ensure the effective exchange of ideas with a wide audience. (Required)
• Ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, and students to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships across the campus and with the UC Office of the President. (Required)
• Ability to appropriately prioritize work in an environment of fluctuating workloads and changing priorities. (Required)
• Discretion and ability to maintain confidentiality. (Required)
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and follow through on assignments to completion. (Required)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, web browsers, and electronic mail programs. (Required)
• Internal/external audit, research administration, and/or compliance experience preferred. General knowledge of university business processes would be appreciated, but can be trained. (Preferred)
• Knowledge of current export control regulations is highly desired, but can be trained. (Preferred)
• Ability to conduct comprehensive, detailed analyses of complex regulations and to use good judgement in assessing situations and employing effective problem-solving techniques strongly desired. (Preferred)

Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations

• Bachelor's Degree Degree in related area and/or equivalent experience. (Preferred)

Special Conditions for Employment

• Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.
• Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.

Schedule

8am to 5pm PST, Fully remote but on occasion, will be required to come on site.

Union/Policy Covered

RP-Research and Public Service PR