Export Control Officer

Florida State University; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida State University in Tallahassee, FL is seeking an Export Control Officer to build and oversee the university’s export control compliance program. This position will develop, implement, and monitor procedures to ensure regulatory adherence across research activities and international collaborations.

The role requires interpreting ITAR, EAR, and OFAC regulations, developing policies and training, and collaborating with faculty and leadership to minimize compliance risk.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with six years of professional experience.
• Four years of experience will need to be in research compliance, export controls, regulatory compliance, research administration, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain the university's export control compliance program.
• Interpret and apply ITAR, EAR, OFAC, and related security requirements.
• Review research proposals, contracts, grants, agreements, disclosures, international collaborations, shipments, and activities for export control implications.
• Develop policies, procedures, guidance documents, and internal controls to ensure institutional compliance and minimize regulatory risk.
• Monitor regulatory and agency changes and recommend program modifications as necessary.
• Provide recommendations and compliance determinations to faculty, staff, and leadership.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Research compliance

Export controls

Training & education

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Title: Export Control Officer
Location: Tallahassee, FL
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 63587

Department

Research, Integrity, Security & Ethics within the Division of Research seeks to fill the role of Export Control Officer.

Responsibilities

This role will develop, implement, and maintain the university's export control compliance program. Interpret and apply federal regulations including ITAR, EAR, OFAC, and related research security requirements. Develop policies, procedures, guidance documents, and internal controls to ensure institutional compliance and minimize regulatory risk. Monitor regulatory and agency changes and recommend program modifications as necessary. Review research proposals, contracts, grants, agreements, disclosures, international collaborations, shipments, and activities for export control implications. Evaluate foreign national participation, controlled technologies, technical data, and restricted research requirements. Provide recommendations and compliance determinations to faculty, staff, and leadership.

Will develop, implement, and monitor Technology Control Plans (TCPs) and related security measures for export-controlled research and controlled unclassified information. Conduct risk assessments, compliance reviews, and monitoring activities to ensure adherence to institutional and regulatory requirements.

Oversee restricted party screening and international compliance review processes. Evaluate international visitors, collaborators, vendors, sponsors, and research partners for sanctions or export control concerns. Document determinations and maintain required records.

Develop and deliver training, educational programs, and compliance resources related to export controls, research security, international collaborations, foreign influence, and related regulatory requirements. Promote awareness and compliance across the research community. Prepare license applications and regulatory submissions when required. Serve as the university liaison with federal regulatory agencies. Investigate potential compliance concerns, recommend corrective actions, maintain required records, and prepare reports for institutional leadership.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree with six years of professional experience. Four years of experience will need to be in research compliance, export controls, regulatory compliance, research administration, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

Our Ideal candidate would have experience within a higher education setting, developing and implementing compliance programs and plans, and hold current certifications of ITAR, EAR, and OFAC.

Contact Info

Cassidy Cooksey at [e-mail]

University Information

One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research and encourages creativity. At FSU, there’s the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow’s news!
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Considerations

This is an A&P position.

This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.

Equal Employment Opportunity

FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.