Global Research Compliance & Export Controls Specialist

UCSF Health, AG; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

UCSF Health is seeking an Export Control and Research Security Specialist to support compliance with EAR, ITAR, OFAC, NSPM-33, and CHIPS and Science Act requirements. You will review exports, collaborations, visits, and controlled data, providing guidance to researchers and campus units.

This hybrid role combines remote work with on-site trainings, audits, and inspections, demanding cross‑functional collaboration and discretion handling sensitive information.

Qualifications

• Three or more years in compliance, research administration, regulatory, or related work.
• Knowledge of EAR, ITAR, OFAC and NSPM-33 requirements.
• Ability to interpret complex regulations and advise diverse stakeholders.
• Experience conducting compliance reviews or investigations.
• Ability to manage multiple matters with competing deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support UCSF's compliance with export controls, sanctions, and research security.
• Perform compliance reviews, restricted party screening, and classifications.
• Assist with training, recordkeeping, risk mitigation, and audits.
• Escalate complex matters to the Export Control and Research Security Officer.
• Collaborate with campus stakeholders and maintain cross-functional knowledge.

Skills

Export control compliance

Regulatory analysis

Analytical reasoning

Written findings & risk assessments

Strong communication

Tools

Descartes Visual Compliance

Huron

Dimensions

Job description

UCSF Health is seeking an Export Control and Research Security Specialist to support compliance with EAR, ITAR, OFAC, NSPM-33, and CHIPS and Science Act requirements. You will review exports, collaborations, visits, and controlled data, providing guidance to researchers and campus units.

This hybrid role combines remote work with on-site trainings, audits, and inspections, demanding cross‑functional collaboration and discretion handling sensitive information.