Research Security & Export Controls Lead

Attain Partners; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) matching

Flexible PTO

Job summary

Attain Partners in McLean, VA is seeking a Research Security Officer to lead university client programs, advising on export controls, ITAR/EAR compliance, and policy development.

You will partner with faculty, staff, and administrators to implement risk-based controls, conduct training, and coordinate with legal and IT teams on regulatory requirements; some travel may be required.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years of direct experience in research security, export controls, or compliance.
• Strong knowledge of ITAR, EAR, OFAC and federal contracting requirements.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Promotes compliance culture and ensures adherence to ITAR, EAR, OFAC policies.
• Performs risk assessments, develops work plans, and coordinates corrective actions.
• Serves as research security point of contact for the institution.
• Manages export control program and ITAR license determinations.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of federal regulations and agency policies.
• Supports international staff and scholars with export control considerations.
• Develops training materials and conducts employee training.
• Reviews proposals, NDAs, contracts for export control terms.
• Travel to sites as needed.

Skills

ITAR/EAR knowledge

Compliance culture

Interpersonal communication

Regulatory analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

5+ years of experience

Job description

Attain Partners in McLean, VA is seeking a Research Security Officer to lead university client programs, advising on export controls, ITAR/EAR compliance, and policy development.

You will partner with faculty, staff, and administrators to implement risk-based controls, conduct training, and coordinate with legal and IT teams on regulatory requirements; some travel may be required.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package and competitive compensation.