Export Control Analyst
Arizona International
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Job summary
University of Arizona is seeking an Export Control Analyst in the Research Security group to implement and manage the university's export control program. You will analyze project activities, prepare license applications, and engage with campus partners to foster compliant practices.
The role emphasizes collaboration with faculty and staff, development of training materials, and routine TCP audits. Visa sponsorship is not available; excellent benefits accompany the position.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent with 5 years of related experience.
- Experience with export control regulations and licenses.
- Ability to work independently and with confidentiality.
- Strong written and oral communication.
- Experience developing training materials.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate campus-wide activities and projects involving export‑controlled information to determine regulatory pathways.
- Identify export license requirements and manage end-to-end applications.
- Monitor activities for export compliance violations and lead remediation efforts.
- Conduct restricted-party screening to assess associated individuals/institutions.
- Develop and oversee Technology Control Plans (TCPs) and training materials.
- Assess need for a TCP and drive its implementation.
- Perform TCP audits and secure PI/project personnel acknowledgments.
- Document non-conformances and coordinate corrective actions.
- Maintain export compliance database (Agiloft) and ensure records.
- Gather data to create reports and briefs for leadership.
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Education
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Job description
Posting Number: req27215
Research Security
https://research.arizona.edu/compliance/export-control-program
Tucson Campus
Tucson, AZ USA
The Research Security team is accepting applications for an Export Control Analyst. The Export Control Analyst position engages in the day-to-day operation and implementation of the University’s export control compliance program’s policies and procedures. The Export Control Analyst will analyze project-related activities, agreements, documents, and technical parameters related to an activity, product, technology, or document for export control determination. as well as prepare and execute export control license applications and other authorizations that the institution needs for conducting its activities. Additionally, the Export Control Analyst will proactively engage with faculty, staff, students, and units/departments across campus to achieve a collaborative export compliance culture.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!
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- Evaluate campus-wide activities and projects involving export-controlled information, technology, equipment, or items to determine appropriate regulatory and compliance pathways based on specific operational circumstances.
- Identify requirements for export licenses or secondary authorizations, and manage the end-to-end application and submission process.
- Monitor ongoing activities, identify potential export compliance violations or non-conformance issues, and lead reporting or remediation efforts.
- Conduct thorough restricted-party screening to evaluate individuals and institutions associated with proposed activities, mitigating potential regulatory exposure.
- Support the end-to-end development, implementation, and ongoing oversight of Technology Control Plans (TCPs) to safeguard export-controlled activities, facilities, equipment, technical information, and materials.
- Determine the necessity of a Technology Control Plan (TCP) for restricted projects and oversee the initiation, development, and implementation process.
- Conduct routine TCP compliance audits to evaluate adherence to established security protocols, utilizing official audit frameworks and securing signed acknowledgments from Principal Investigators (PIs) and project personnel.
- Identify non-conformance issues during TCP audits, document findings, and execute formal corrective action plans with PIs. Ensure sustainable protocols and preventative measures are established and monitored to mitigate future compliance risks.
- Analyze situational circumstances to establish timelines, accountabilities, and root causes, documenting investigative findings to inform appropriate corrective actions and institutional responses.
- Oversee and maintain the export compliance database management system (Agiloft), ensuring compliance with federal regulations and institutional recordkeeping standards.
- Develop, implement, schedule and present export compliance-related educational training and materials for campus-wide use.
- Assist the Director in creating and updating export control policies and procedures. Conduct risk assessments, identify potential export control vulnerabilities, and develop/implement mitigation measures.
- Apply for and maintain the export control licenses and other authorizations the institution needs to conduct its activities.
- Gather, create, and analyze complex information regarding export-controlled activities to develop structured reports, briefings, and presentations requested by senior leadership and institutional governance bodies.
- Ability to make independent, sound judgments regarding the interpretation and application of export control regulations.
- Ability to pay close attention to detail and meet deadlines.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Excellent writing skills and ability.
- Ability to complete projects independently, and to work effectively as a team member with minimal coaching or supervision.
- Ability to develop and present effective training modules.
- Ability to effectively simplify and communicate complex regulatory information to faculty, staff, and students, in a user-friendly manner targeted to their specific needs.
- High degree of personal integrity.
- Ability to work on matters of high sensitivity and confidentiality.
This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.
- 5 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
Exempt
Full Time
40
1.0
Fiscal
Legal Compliance
Yes - Full Benefits
$75,540 - $98,201
salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
10
The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.
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PC3
Compl & Regulatory Affairs
Legal & Compliance
Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
1
Kay Ellis | ellisk@arizona.edu
10/1/2026
Yes
Resume and Cover Letter
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University’s campuses.Thesereports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures. Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at cleryact@arizona.edu.
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