Senior Export Control & Research Security Lead

Boston Children’s Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Health insurance

Pension benefits

Professional development reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Time off

Job summary

Boston Children’s Hospital is seeking an Export Compliance Specialist to lead enterprise-wide compliance with ITAR, EAR, OFAC, and MFTRP requirements. You will oversee investigations, policy updates, and training for faculty and staff.

You will collaborate with IT, Supply Chain, and research departments to implement controls, perform risk assessments, and ensure proper safeguarding of CUI in research activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in research/compliance or related field.
• At least 5 years in export compliance at an academic medical center, research university, or similar.
• Knowledge of ITAR, EAR, OFAC, and related policies.
• Experience with licensing processes and research security programs.
• Strong analytical, communication, and training skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct export control reviews and determine classifications and license exemptions.
• Develop and maintain enterprise-wide compliance policies.
• Perform screening of international personnel and visitors to mitigate risks.
• Create and monitor Technology Control Plans and internal audits.
• Review DTAs/MTAs and research proposals for export risks.
• Govern research security and manage foreign influence documentation.
• Design and deliver training on export controls and related policies.
• Chair the Export Control Working Group with key departments.
• Investigate export compliance complaints and coordinate with authorities.

Skills

Export compliance

Regulatory classification

Policy development

Risk screening

Training & advisory

Investigation leadership

Interdepartmental collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in compliance/related field

Job description

Boston Children’s Hospital is seeking an Export Compliance Specialist to lead enterprise-wide compliance with ITAR, EAR, OFAC, and MFTRP requirements. You will oversee investigations, policy updates, and training for faculty and staff.

You will collaborate with IT, Supply Chain, and research departments to implement controls, perform risk assessments, and ensure proper safeguarding of CUI in research activities.