Senior Research Security Export Control Analyst, Research Security

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Paid time off

Retirement programs

Parental leave

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

PSLF eligible

Career development opportunities

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas seeks a leader in research security and export control to guide policy and regulatory compliance across the institution.

The role provides expert guidance to researchers and administrators, oversees audits, and develops training to protect national security and scholarly collaboration.

Candidates will have deep knowledge of EAR/ITAR, cross-functional collaboration, and experience directing complex compliance initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• 5+ years in research compliance or export control.
• Knowledge of EAR, ITAR, OFAC and federal regs.
• Experience leading cross-functional compliance initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Serve as SME in export control and research security regulations.
• Leads complex assessments of international collaborations and foreign funding.
• Develops and implements policies, procedures, and training related to research security.
• Manages sensitive or high-risk Technology Control Plans and oversight programs.
• Coordinates institutional response to audits, investigations, and federal inquiries.
• Provides consultation to campus leadership and research teams.
• Represents the institution in external meetings, compliance forums, and regulatory updates.
• Collaborates with other compliance offices, Sponsored Program, Conflict of Interest, Information Resources, Information Security, legal, and department administrators.
• Supervises or mentors junior analysts and assist in departmental strategy.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Export control compliance

Research compliance

Regulatory guidance

Cross-functional leadership

Policy development

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree or J.D.

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 is responsible for leading research security and export control reviews, shaping institutional policy, and ensuring adherence to federal and institutional requirements. This role works independently to provide expert-level guidance to researchers, senior administrators, and compliance partners on regulatory matters related to national security, foreign influence, and international research engagement.

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
• 5 years of progressively responsible experience in research compliance or export control.
• Knowledge of U.S. export control regulations (e.g., EAR, ITAR, OFAC).
• Expert knowledge of applicable federal regulations.
• Experience leading cross-functional compliance initiatives.

Preferred

• Education
• Master's Degree or J.D.

Licenses and Certifications

• Export Control Certification in EAR/ITAR Upon Hire

JOB DUTIES

• Serves as a subject matter expert in export control (EAR, ITAR, OFAC) and research security regulations (e.g., NSPM-33, CUI, CMMC).
• Leads complex assessments of research activities, international collaborations, and foreign funding.
• Develops and implement policies, procedures, and training related to research security.
• Manages sensitive or high-risk Technology Control Plans and oversight programs.
• Coordinates institutional response to audits, investigations, and federal inquiries.
• Provides consultation to campus leadership and research teams.
• Represents the institution in external meetings, compliance forums, and regulatory updates.
• Collaborates with other compliance offices, Sponsored Program, Conflict of Interest, Information Resources, Information Security, legal, and department administrators.
• Supervises or mentors junior analysts and assist in departmental strategy.
• 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.