Research Security Analyst (Export Controls)

Details

Open Date 09 / 05 / 2025

Requisition Number PRN43040B

Job Title Grant / Contract Officer V

Working Title Research Security Analyst (Export Controls)

Career Progression Track G

Track Level

FLSA Code Professional

Patient Sensitive Job Code? No

Standard Hours per Week 40

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary

Monday -Friday 8 : 00-5 : 00

VP Area President

Department 00639 - VP for Research

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range 80,000 to 100,000

Close Date 12 / 05 / 2025

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) 10 / 06 / 2025

Job Summary

Research Security Analyst (Export Controls) – Job Summary

The Research Security Analyst will assume a pivotal role at the University of Utah. This position will support export control compliance and advance the University’s facilitation of secured research. The Research Security Analyst will provide visionary leadership, experience, strategic direction, and execution guidance to shape the future of research security across the University of Utah. They will provide planning, faculty support, and expertise in the export control compliance. The Research Security Analyst will be a strategic thinker with an open and collaborative style who fosters teamwork, sustains a learning environment for growing number of staff and develops an open, engaged culture that engenders trust from the broader university-wide research community.

About the VPR

The Vice President for Research ( VPR ) Office at the University of Utah is a dynamic hub for innovation and discovery. As an R1 institution recognized for very high research activity, the University of Utah leads groundbreaking research that impacts both local and global communities. The VPR Office collaborates with researchers, drives interdisciplinary initiatives, and fosters a culture of discovery. Key responsibilities include strategic leadership, shared IT services, and research enablement.

About the University of Utah

University of Utah offers a comprehensive benefits package : www.hr.utah.edu / benefits

Located in Salt Lake City, the U is the flagship institution of the State of Utah’s system of higher education, home to arts and museum venues and a member of the Big 12 Conference. Skiing and snowboarding opportunities are a short distance from campus, and opportunities to pursue activities from biking to hiking to fishing abound. Salt Lake City is home to the Utah Symphony and Opera, Ballet West, professional sports teams, and a wide range of other cultural and recreational activities.

Disclaimer

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Research Security Analyst (Export Controls) Essential Functions

Proficient with all the duties and responsibilities of a Research Security Analyst

Expertise with the full range of proposals submitted by the department. Expertise with the full range of award administration activities, including award set-up, modification, and maintenance

Assigned complex work processes

Participates and makes substantive contributions in research administration community-wide activities

Serves as a mentor to the broader community on campus

Problems faced are both strategic and operational, and often complex without clear precedent

Is recognized as an expert in own area within the organization

Comments

Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required

Nearly Continuously : Office environment

Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required

Nearly Continuously : Sitting, hearing, listening, talking

Often : Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking

Seldom : Bending, reaching overhead

Responsibilities

The Research Security Analyst will participate in the day-to-day management of the Research Security program through managing compliance reviews, coordinating communication, and assisting in developing and maintaining standard operating procedures.

The Research Security Analyst reviews and provides guidance related to various contracts and research activities, including identifying compliance risks, information security requirements, and the need for Technology Control Plans. The Analyst will assist in monitoring and initiating audits of Technology Control Plans, review international travel authorizations, international shipping requests, and visa applications as needed as well as engage in restricted party screening.

Additionally, they will work closely with other departments like Conflict of Interest and Sponsored Programs by conducting reviews related to disclosures to universities and to federal sponsors.

This position requires maintaining expertise in the ITAR , EAR , and OFAC regulations, NSPM -33, the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022, and CUI policies and participation in professional development opportunities.

Due to the nature of this position, the candidate must be eligible to access export controlled information.

Research Security Analyst (Export Controls) Responsibilities

Regulatory Compliance Oversight

Interpret and apply U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the Export Administration Regulations ( EAR ), International Traffic in Arms Regulations ( ITAR ), and Office of Foreign Assets Control ( OFAC ) sanctions.

Monitor changes in relevant regulations and advise university stakeholders accordingly.

Technology and Research Review

Review sponsored research proposals, awards, contracts, and technology transfer activities to identify potential export control issues.

Determine licensing requirements and advise on permissible activities involving controlled technologies, equipment, software, and technical data.

Restricted Party Screening

Conduct and document restricted party screenings ( RPS ) of collaborators, visitors, and foreign entities using screening tools.

Investigate and escalate potential matches, coordinating with legal counsel as necessary.

International Travel and Shipping Oversight

Review international travel and field research activities for compliance with export regulations.

Provide guidance on export classification, license determination, and hand-carry or shipment of controlled items abroad.

Licensing and Agreements

Prepare or assist with the preparation of export license applications, commodity jurisdiction (CJ) and commodity classification ( CCATS ) requests, and Technology Control Plans (TCPs).

Support negotiation and compliance with terms in research contracts and Material Transfer Agreements (MTAs) with export control implications.

Education and Outreach

Develop and deliver tailored training programs and awareness initiatives for faculty, staff, and students on export control compliance.

Create and maintain educational materials, procedures, and guidance documents.

Foreign Influence and Research Security

Support institutional efforts related to federal research security requirements, including documentation and review of foreign collaborations, funding, and appointments.

Partner with research integrity and compliance offices to address risks related to undue foreign influence.

Recordkeeping and Audits

Maintain documentation of export control reviews, decisions, licenses, and communications in accordance with federal requirements and university policy.

Assist in internal audits, federal investigations, and responses to compliance inquiries.

Collaboration and Policy Development

Collaborate with offices such as Sponsored Projects, General Counsel, Technology Transfer, Environmental Health & Safety, and International Affairs.

Contribute to the development and revision of export compliance policies and standard operating procedures.

Legal and Ethical Risk Assessment

Leverage legal training to assess legal risk exposure and ensure institutional compliance within a complex regulatory environment.

Provide legal analysis to support decisions and enhance defensibility of compliance actions and documentation.

Additional tasks as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s Degree + two years of related experience or Bachelor’s degree + six years of related experience or 14 years of related experience or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience).

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Preferences

3 years of related experience

Juris Doctorate

Experience with Export Controls

Type Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and / or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

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