University Corporation for Atmospheric Research
Export and Research Security Compliance Manager
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research, Boulder, Colorado, United States, 80301
remote type:
Location Type: Hybrid Option Available (Mix of in-person and remote)* **Resume*** **Cover Letter** - *Please address how your skills and experience meet the requirements for this position and your motivation for applying for this role.
For more information, please refer to the Key Responsibilities and Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities sections of this job posting.***Work Location Expectations:** This position will require the selectee to work in-person and/or hybrid (minimum of 3 days per week in-person). * Develops and manages the export compliance program to ensure compliance with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Export Administration Regulations (EAR), Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) requirements, U.S. Foreign Trade Regulations (FTR), U.S. Customs Regulations and Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) export regulations.* Obtains ITAR licenses; prepares Technical Assistance Agreements (TAAs) and amendments; manages implementation of TAAs and Technology Control Plans (TCPs); applies for Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) licenses; guides labs, programs and departments to obtain appropriate licenses and permits required to support research activities.* Coordinates and advises logistics and labs/programs on international shipments of export-controlled items.* Serves as the primary point of contact for all export control matters and ensures the Empowered Official is fully informed and briefed on matters requiring approval and/or certification.* Works closely with senior leadership and staff to provide guidance and strategic consultation on decisions that have import/export impact.* Develops, oversees, and monitors organization-wide export control policies, procedures, and tools to promote and facilitate compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations.* Ensures proper record-keeping for documentation of import/export-related files in addition to other documents and files generated as part of the duties of the position.* Provides regular training to staff in all export control related matters, including mandatory employee training.* Manages selection, configuration, implementation, and reporting functions of restricted and denied party screening software (including the database of export-controlled items and technical data).* Oversees and ensures compliance with the responsible and ethical conduct of research (RECR).* Assists with management of research conflict of interest (COI) program in connection with the Ethics Officer, including financial conflicts of interest, personal conflicts of interest and organizational conflicts of interest, and outside employment.* Supports implementation of the institution’s COI policy and procedures to include integrating revised COI policy into export and research security policies and processes as relevant and necessary.* Provides technical assistance and expertise in evaluating and managing RECR, COI and outside employment.* Provides outreach, education and training on RECR, COI and outside employment and all related regulations, policies and procedures.* Stays informed and works closely with Contracts to ensure current knowledge regarding changing federal, state and other sponsor requirements.* Researches, develops and promotes tools for efficiency in managing RECR, COI and outside employment.* Develops, oversees and monitors organization-wide research security controls and processes to promote and facilitate compliance with research security protocols and regulations (federal, state and local) and best practices.* Develops and facilitates Research Security Working Group to perform ongoing gap analysis with existing policies and processes, develops risk mitigation measures, develops processes to conduct screenings for foreign national visitors, and develops an organization-wide training program on research security regulations and best practices.* Collaborates with senior leadership to ensure that the research security program is following applicable laws, regulations, and contractual requirements and offers a broad range of outreach services and training, communications and collaborations with labs, programs and departments.* Establishes annual and long-range research security and compliance goals that align with the Strategic Plan.* Leads efforts to comply with non-research security specific sponsor or other regulatory requirements through update or creation of new policy, procedure or processes.* Supervises and manages the export and research security work performed by the Research Compliance Analyst.* Provides mentoring and training for Research Compliance Analyst.* Bachelor’s degree in Business (or related field), Information Sciences, Pre-Law, Engineering or any Applied or Physical Sciences required.* 8+ years’ experience in export compliance, specifically in US export regulations including EAR, ITAR, OFAC.* Demonstrated track record of success developing and implementing export compliance and research security programs (including infrastructure and strategy) that both aligns with and supports the current and future goals of a dynamic, open and decentralized research organization.* Expert knowledge of the U.S. framework for export control, including laws and regulations (ITAR, EAR, OFAC, FCPA).* Experience managing an export classification program, including filing licenses, TAAs, voluntary disclosures, and commodity jurisdictions.* Experience in export classification for hardware, software, technology and in working with scientific and engineering staff to determine appropriate classification.* Experience using DDTC and BIS systems, DECCS, SNAP-R and other automated government portals and systems.* Experience working within a federal regulatory framework, including reviewing and understanding federal regulations, seeking legal advice and applying regulations in a clear and concise manner.* Experience in managing Responsible and Ethical Conduct of Research (RECR), Conflicts of Interest (COIs) and outside employment requests.* Experience in managing research security in a complex and decentralized IT infrastructure and collaborating with cybersecurity professionals.* Knowledge of privacy, information and data security laws (e.g., HIPAA, GDPR), and NIST risk framework.* Demonstrated expertise in working with senior leadership and across multiple organizational levels in oversight and coordination of activities involving professionals from different internal organizations.* Exceptional ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters.* Strong written and oral communication skills, including ability to provide effective training to all levels of the organization.* Track record of taking ownership, while collaborating and driving results.* Demonstrated ability to lead and manage projects and programs, including: prioritization, planning and task delegation.* Experience in working with technology and automation to develop innovative solutions.* Ability to work independently and collaboratively.* Ability to make independent decisions and judgments on problems, regulations, new policies and procedures, while also seeking input and guidance from legal counsel and leadership, as necessary.* Ability to develop and implement research plans to address compliance issues.* Ability to analyze data for reporting and provide reports.* Ability to analyze and develop innovative solutions to complex export, research integrity and research security problems.* Experience in training on complex regulations and processes.At NCAR - the National Center for Atmospheric Research - we study weather, water, climate, air quality, and space weather to help protect lives and livelihoods, grow the economy, and enhance our nation’s security and well-being. We collaborate with research partners to advance the science that makes predictions better and with end users to develop applications for forecasters, farmers, resource #J-18808-Ljbffr
Location Type: Hybrid Option Available (Mix of in-person and remote)* **Resume*** **Cover Letter** - *Please address how your skills and experience meet the requirements for this position and your motivation for applying for this role.
For more information, please refer to the Key Responsibilities and Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities sections of this job posting.***Work Location Expectations:** This position will require the selectee to work in-person and/or hybrid (minimum of 3 days per week in-person). * Develops and manages the export compliance program to ensure compliance with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Export Administration Regulations (EAR), Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) requirements, U.S. Foreign Trade Regulations (FTR), U.S. Customs Regulations and Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) export regulations.* Obtains ITAR licenses; prepares Technical Assistance Agreements (TAAs) and amendments; manages implementation of TAAs and Technology Control Plans (TCPs); applies for Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) licenses; guides labs, programs and departments to obtain appropriate licenses and permits required to support research activities.* Coordinates and advises logistics and labs/programs on international shipments of export-controlled items.* Serves as the primary point of contact for all export control matters and ensures the Empowered Official is fully informed and briefed on matters requiring approval and/or certification.* Works closely with senior leadership and staff to provide guidance and strategic consultation on decisions that have import/export impact.* Develops, oversees, and monitors organization-wide export control policies, procedures, and tools to promote and facilitate compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations.* Ensures proper record-keeping for documentation of import/export-related files in addition to other documents and files generated as part of the duties of the position.* Provides regular training to staff in all export control related matters, including mandatory employee training.* Manages selection, configuration, implementation, and reporting functions of restricted and denied party screening software (including the database of export-controlled items and technical data).* Oversees and ensures compliance with the responsible and ethical conduct of research (RECR).* Assists with management of research conflict of interest (COI) program in connection with the Ethics Officer, including financial conflicts of interest, personal conflicts of interest and organizational conflicts of interest, and outside employment.* Supports implementation of the institution’s COI policy and procedures to include integrating revised COI policy into export and research security policies and processes as relevant and necessary.* Provides technical assistance and expertise in evaluating and managing RECR, COI and outside employment.* Provides outreach, education and training on RECR, COI and outside employment and all related regulations, policies and procedures.* Stays informed and works closely with Contracts to ensure current knowledge regarding changing federal, state and other sponsor requirements.* Researches, develops and promotes tools for efficiency in managing RECR, COI and outside employment.* Develops, oversees and monitors organization-wide research security controls and processes to promote and facilitate compliance with research security protocols and regulations (federal, state and local) and best practices.* Develops and facilitates Research Security Working Group to perform ongoing gap analysis with existing policies and processes, develops risk mitigation measures, develops processes to conduct screenings for foreign national visitors, and develops an organization-wide training program on research security regulations and best practices.* Collaborates with senior leadership to ensure that the research security program is following applicable laws, regulations, and contractual requirements and offers a broad range of outreach services and training, communications and collaborations with labs, programs and departments.* Establishes annual and long-range research security and compliance goals that align with the Strategic Plan.* Leads efforts to comply with non-research security specific sponsor or other regulatory requirements through update or creation of new policy, procedure or processes.* Supervises and manages the export and research security work performed by the Research Compliance Analyst.* Provides mentoring and training for Research Compliance Analyst.* Bachelor’s degree in Business (or related field), Information Sciences, Pre-Law, Engineering or any Applied or Physical Sciences required.* 8+ years’ experience in export compliance, specifically in US export regulations including EAR, ITAR, OFAC.* Demonstrated track record of success developing and implementing export compliance and research security programs (including infrastructure and strategy) that both aligns with and supports the current and future goals of a dynamic, open and decentralized research organization.* Expert knowledge of the U.S. framework for export control, including laws and regulations (ITAR, EAR, OFAC, FCPA).* Experience managing an export classification program, including filing licenses, TAAs, voluntary disclosures, and commodity jurisdictions.* Experience in export classification for hardware, software, technology and in working with scientific and engineering staff to determine appropriate classification.* Experience using DDTC and BIS systems, DECCS, SNAP-R and other automated government portals and systems.* Experience working within a federal regulatory framework, including reviewing and understanding federal regulations, seeking legal advice and applying regulations in a clear and concise manner.* Experience in managing Responsible and Ethical Conduct of Research (RECR), Conflicts of Interest (COIs) and outside employment requests.* Experience in managing research security in a complex and decentralized IT infrastructure and collaborating with cybersecurity professionals.* Knowledge of privacy, information and data security laws (e.g., HIPAA, GDPR), and NIST risk framework.* Demonstrated expertise in working with senior leadership and across multiple organizational levels in oversight and coordination of activities involving professionals from different internal organizations.* Exceptional ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters.* Strong written and oral communication skills, including ability to provide effective training to all levels of the organization.* Track record of taking ownership, while collaborating and driving results.* Demonstrated ability to lead and manage projects and programs, including: prioritization, planning and task delegation.* Experience in working with technology and automation to develop innovative solutions.* Ability to work independently and collaboratively.* Ability to make independent decisions and judgments on problems, regulations, new policies and procedures, while also seeking input and guidance from legal counsel and leadership, as necessary.* Ability to develop and implement research plans to address compliance issues.* Ability to analyze data for reporting and provide reports.* Ability to analyze and develop innovative solutions to complex export, research integrity and research security problems.* Experience in training on complex regulations and processes.At NCAR - the National Center for Atmospheric Research - we study weather, water, climate, air quality, and space weather to help protect lives and livelihoods, grow the economy, and enhance our nation’s security and well-being. We collaborate with research partners to advance the science that makes predictions better and with end users to develop applications for forecasters, farmers, resource #J-18808-Ljbffr