Export Control & Compliance Analyst

Villanova University; Rosemont (PA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Villanova University is seeking an Export Control Analyst to ensure compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations.

The role reports to the Director of Research Security and Export Controls and involves managing RPS, developing TCPs, and advising on EAR/ITAR requirements. The analyst will collaborate with faculty, research administration, procurement, and legal offices to maintain compliant processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; candidates with a high-school diploma or GED may be considered with sufficient export controls experience.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in export control compliance or related regulatory field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Knowledge of EAR, ITAR, OFAC; experience with restricted party screening platforms.

Responsibilities

• Manage the University’s Restricted Party Screening (RPS) program, including screening international collaborators, visitors, vendors and other third parties against federal lists.
• Draft, implement, and maintain Technology Control Plans (TCPs) for export-controlled research; collaborate with PIs and IT/security teams.
• Review procurement transactions involving international shipments; perform commodity classifications and jurisdiction determinations under EAR/ITAR.
• Maintain records of export control activities; prepare materials for audits and regulatory inquiries.
• Support license applications and exemptions; assist in evaluating license exceptions and maintaining documentation.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Visual Compliance

OCR Solutions

Compliance software

Job description

Villanova University is seeking an Export Control Analyst to ensure compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations.

The role reports to the Director of Research Security and Export Controls and involves managing RPS, developing TCPs, and advising on EAR/ITAR requirements. The analyst will collaborate with faculty, research administration, procurement, and legal offices to maintain compliant processes.