Export Control & Research Compliance Lead

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

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.