Research Security Export Control Analyst I, Research Security

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical plan, day one

100% coverage for preventive care

Paid Time Off, day one

Tuition Reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas is seeking an Export Control Compliance Specialist to support research security and export control processes. You will review activities, maintain records, and assist faculty and staff in meeting federal and institutional requirements related to national security and international collaborations.

The role works under minimal supervision, conducts screening of projects and engagements, and contributes to training and documentation efforts while staying

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Familiarity with export control regulations (EAR, ITAR, OFAC) or willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial screenings of research projects and international engagements.
• Conduct export control reviews for shipments, research projects, agreements, and personnel.
• Conduct restricted party screening and maintain tracking logs and reports.
• Monitor and review foreign engagements, travel, and shipment requests for security risk.
• Assist in the administration of Technology Control Plans (TCPs).
• Provide support for internal training coordination and compliance outreach.
• Help maintain internal documentation, filing systems, and compliance software tools.
• Stay updated on emerging issues in research security and export control.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Willingness to learn export controls

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?

With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

JOB SUMMARY

This position will support the institution's efforts to ensure export control compliance and safeguard research by assisting with research security and export control processes. This position works under minimal supervision to review activities, maintain records, and support faculty and staff in meeting federal and institutional requirements related to national security and international collaborations.

BENEFITS

UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required

• Education: Bachelor's Degree
• Experience: Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Familiarity with or willingness to learn about export control regulations (EAR, ITAR, OFAC).

Preferred

• Experience: 02 years of related experience; internships or compliance experience

JOB DUTIES

• Conduct initial screenings of research projects and international engagements
• Conduct export control reviews for shipments, research projects, agreements, and personnel.
• Conduct restricted party screening and maintain tracking logs and reports.
• Monitor and review foreign engagements, travel, and shipment requests for security risk.
• Assist in the administration of Technology Control Plans (TCPs).
• Provide support for internal training coordination and compliance outreach.
• Help maintain internal documentation, filing systems, and compliance software tools.
• Stay updated on emerging issues in research security and export control.
• Performs other duties as assigned

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT

Security

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.

EEO

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.