Senior Research Security & Export Control Lead

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

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.