Research Security and Export Control Analyst (Export Control Specialist)

Indiana University; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition subsidy

Paid holidays

Job summary

Indiana University’s Research Security Office seeks a qualified professional to support its export control and research security program at IU Bloomington. The role involves assisting in risk assessments, compliance reviews, screenings, disaster reporting, and providing guidance on federal regulations and sponsor requirements.

The position emphasizes the development and administration of compliance programs, technology control plans, and education/outreach to researchers, staff, and faculty to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a relevant field.
• 2 years of experience in compliance-related areas preferred.
• Ability to understand and apply complex federal, state, university regulations.

Responsibilities

• Support compliance with export control regulations (EAR/ITAR/OFAC).
• Develop and monitor Technology Control Plans (TCPs).
• Assist with federal disclosure and compliance requirements.
• Conduct risk assessments, screenings, and investigations.
• Provide guidance to faculty, staff, and students on regulations and sponsor requirements.
• Deliver training and outreach on insider threats and export control compliance.

Skills

Project management

Written and verbal communication

Judgment and decision making

Interpersonal skills

Professionalism

Time management

Quality control

Adaptability

Regulatory knowledge

Research compliance knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Master's degree

Juris Doctor or other advanced degree

Job description

RESEARCH SECURITY OFFICE (UA-RSO-IUBLA)

The Research Security Office (RSO) was created by Indiana University (IU) to address the security risks posed to the research environment at Indiana University and to assist researchers with efforts to protect themselves, their research data and methodologies, publication rights, and intellectual property.

The primary mission of RSO is to assure research security at IU. Through its comprehensive research security program, RSO protects IU and its researchers from those who wish to exploit IU's open and inclusive academic environment. RSO operates a research security program in response to federal regulations and sponsor requirements that safeguards the IU research enterprise and mitigates threats to the IU research environment by protecting against:

• Misappropriation of research and development.
• Violations of research integrity.
• Foreign government interference.

The Research Security and Export Control Analyst/Specialist supports the university-wide Research Security and Export Control Program by assisting in the development, implementation, administration, and continuous improvement of institutional compliance with federal research security and export control requirements. This position helps safeguard the university's research enterprise by conducting risk assessments, compliance reviews, investigations, restricted party screenings, export control analyses, and other research security activities while providing guidance to faculty, staff, and students on applicable regulations and sponsor requirements.

Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Supports compliance with federal export control regulations, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctions programs, National Security Presidential Memorandum-33 (NSPM-33), and other federal research security requirements.
• Supports research security reviews, evaluates export control obligations, develops and monitors Technology Control Plans (TCPs), supports federal disclosure and compliance requirements, conducts risk assessments, and delivers education and outreach programs.
• Reports through the Office of the Vice President for Research and collaborates closely with other university stakeholders.
• Conducts investigations, screenings, and risk assessments related to insider threats, malign influence, and export control compliance.
• Leverages investigative skills and critical thinking to detect, deter, and mitigate risks to the IU research environment.
• Implements and maintains analytical tools and processes for risk detection and reporting; prepares reports for RSO leadership and federal compliance needs.
• Supports training and outreach efforts related to insider threat awareness, research security, and export control compliance.
• Participates in professional development and maintains current knowledge of regulatory updates in research security and export control.
• Other duties as assigned.

General Responsibilities

• Reviews and advises administrative units of the university on contractual terms relating to export controls or controls on technology.
• Advises and assists with processes related to international travel and transactions to ensure compliance with applicable laws.
• Develops, monitors, and audits technology control plans to protect controlled technologies from unauthorized access by foreign persons.
• Develops and delivers educational programs to faculty, researchers, and administrative units of the university.
• Collaborates with the Office of International Services to certify, as part of the visa application process, that incoming foreign persons will not be exposed to controlled technologies without an export license.

This position is posted at the Career career level, but may be filled at the Core career level depending on the candidate's qualifications. Although they will be similar, the duties and responsibilities may differ if filled at the lower rank. Please see the qualifications for each level listed below.

Career Requirements

Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.

EDUCATION

Required

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.

Preferred

• Master's degree, Juris Doctor, or other advanced degree.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

• 2 years of experience in areas of compliance.

Preferred

• Experience in research compliance or research administration.
• Experience in higher education.
• Demonstrated academic or professional experience in a STEM-related field.
• Demonstrated academic or professional experience in a legal or law-related field.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

Required

• Possesses a valid driver's license and ability to be insured by Indiana University upon date of hire.

SKILLS

Required

• Demonstrated project management skills.
• Proficient written and verbal communication skills.
• Assumes personal responsibility for actions.
• Demonstrates excellent judgment and decision making skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism.
• Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills.
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality.
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty.
• Highly thorough and dependable.
• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure.
• Ability to understand, interpret, and apply complex federal, state, university and accreditation regulations pertaining to export control.
• Understanding of research compliance requirements, policies, and federal regulations.
• Knowledge of federal and institutional regulations on Export controls including, but not limited to, International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) under the jurisdiction of the Department of State, or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) under the jurisdiction of the Department of Commerce is highly desired.

This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Due to United States (U.S.) export control regulations governing information, technology, and facilities accessed during the performance of this work, applicants must be: (1) U.S. citizens or nationals; (2) permanent residents; (3) asylees or refugees; or (4) individuals otherwise described as "protected individuals" according to Title 8 U.S. Code Section 1324b(a)(3)(b).

Bloomington, Indiana

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Basic group life insurance paid by IU
• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
• Generous paid time off plans
• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.

Career Level: Career

FLSA: Exempt

Job Function: Research

Job Family: Research Compliance

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