Export Controls & Research Security Strategist

UCSF Health, AG; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

UCSF is seeking an Export Control and Research Security Specialist to ensure compliance with federal export control laws and UCSF policies. You will perform screening, classification, and risk assessments while collaborating with campus stakeholders in a hybrid work environment.

The role supports training, documentation, and audits, with opportunities to engage in interdisciplinary research security initiatives. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of relevant compliance, research administration, legal, investigative, regulatory, or related experience.
• Working knowledge of U.S. export control and economic sanctions requirements, including EAR, ITAR, OFAC.

Responsibilities

• Conduct compliance reviews, restricted party screening, export classification, and technology control assessments.
• Review international shipments, collaborations, visitors, travel, and controlled-access data for compliance.
• Provide training, recordkeeping, risk mitigation, and audit readiness across the program.
• Escalate complex or reportable matters to the Export Control and Research Security Officer.

Skills

Export control

Regulatory compliance

Analytical skills

Regulatory interpretation

Written findings

Multi-tasking

Tools

Descartes Visual Compliance

Dimensions

Huron

Job description

UCSF is seeking an Export Control and Research Security Specialist to ensure compliance with federal export control laws and UCSF policies. You will perform screening, classification, and risk assessments while collaborating with campus stakeholders in a hybrid work environment.

The role supports training, documentation, and audits, with opportunities to engage in interdisciplinary research security initiatives. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential for success.