Jobs UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO BOULDER

The Office of Research Security and Export Controls is housed in the University of Colorado Boulder’s Research & Innovation Office (RIO), the central point and advocacy for the university’s world-class scholarship, creative work and growing research enterprise. As part of its charge, the Office of Research Security and Export Controls is responsible for ensuring that university research activities follow federal regulations and university policies pertaining to export controls. 

RIO is focused on creating global impact by cultivating and supporting collaboration, transformation and leadership. At the heart of this focus are the diverse contributions of a wide range of world-class experts, working together to accelerate ideas throughout the entire innovation lifecycle. We endeavor to embody CU Boulder's dedication to exemplify excellence through diversity by creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, enhancing the success and inclusion of all students, staff and faculty, and deepening our ability to share and engage with diverse perspectives.

Management of Export Compliance Program

• Working closely with the Director, manage and implement the campus export control compliance policies, procedures and systems, including obtaining licenses. Evaluate potential export control risks and develop solutions to eliminate or minimize those risks. Monitor and provide analysis of export control regulatory developments that affect the University’s export compliance efforts. Responsible for managing University compliance with federal export control regulations including the Department of Commerce Export Administration Regulations (EAR), the Department of State International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Arms Export Control Act (AECA), Office of Foreign Asset Controls embargos (OFAC), Foreign Trade Regulations (FTR) and other applicable US export control regulations, including evaluating situations and making determinations regarding the interpretation and application of said export control regulations, and applying for licenses when necessary.
• Design, draft and implement Control Plans, Transportation Plans, System Security Plans, and other security plans for foreign delegation visits, visiting scholars, and information exchanges. Along with the Director of Research Security and Export Controls, develop and implement internal standard operating procedures, university-wide policies and procedures to manage risk, export assessments, and undue foreign influence investigations and inquiries.

Supervise the day-to-day operation of OEC, including supervision of staff

• Conduct export controls assessments for campus research and non-research-related activities on a risk-segmented basis, as required by export control laws and regulations. This includes assessment, documentation and issuance of export control determinations/guidance related to sponsored research proposals, awards, and sub-recipient agreements, international travel, foreign gifts and donations, international shipping, including managing relationships with customs brokers and other commercial carriers, international agreements, visiting scholar appointments and foreign hires (H1B and J1 visas), financial and sanctions compliance, technology transfer, self-classification of USML/ECCN items and defense articles, technology and access control plans, including monitoring compliance with such plans, and export license applications for relevant transactions and activities.
• Coordinate security and export requirements related to the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications to include tracking Principal Investigator disclosures on foreign engagement, technology transfer issues, and other potential conflicts of interest.
• Coordinate and conduct training on export controls compliance and advise on developments and changes in additional areas of government regulation.
• Contribute to the larger compliance community by working closely with professionals across the University of Colorado System, and where appropriate, collaborating and sharing standard methodologies within a wider body of similarly situated universities.

• This position offers a hybrid work modality with two days per week on campus.

The annual hiring range for this position is $110,000-$130,000. Onboarding assistance is available for eligible candidates.

• Bachelor’s degree and (4) four years of experience including supervisory or lead experience with a demonstrated record of increasing responsibility in administering or assessing compliance with export control programs in accordance with government regulations; experience with export controls and safeguarding sensitive data. An equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute.
• Due to requirements to access export-controlled data and information, only U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), or other protected individuals (i.e., persons designated as an asylee, refugee, or temporary resident under amnesty provisions) are eligible for hire.

• Ability to be a visibly involved leader with strong relationship skills, a reputation for transparency, integrity, and high ethical standards, who will rigorously uphold quality standards earning the trust of individuals within and outside the university.
• Collaborative, team-oriented leadership style, good judgment in recognizing talent, assessing where improvements are needed, making appropriate connections, and finding ways to partner. An open-minded and multi-dimensional approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to comprehend complex technical information in research proposals and agreements.
• Ability to organize work effectively, conceptualize and prioritize objectives, and exercise independent judgment based on an understanding of university policies and activities.
• Skills to mentor, coach and hold staff accountable at all levels for work performance and products that make valuable contributions to the organization.
• Proficient interpersonal and communication skills demonstrated by effective interactions with others and clear articulation of organizational goals.
• Track record of building relationships quickly and effectively across a broad constituency; a high degree of comfort, sensitivity, and flexibility in working with partners across organizational lines.
• Ability to bring parties with disparate views toward mutually beneficial outcomes. And demonstrated proficiency in communicating complex regulations and policies to non-experts.
• Experience analyzing complex contracts, legal documents, and policies. Skilled at analyzing, summarizing, and presenting crucial elements of complex issues.
• Ability to evaluate internal controls and understand organizational risk, implementing appropriate policies or procedures to ensure compliance.
• Dedication to service excellence, including research and operational integrity.
• Ability to collect and analyze data, develop metrics and benchmarks, identify trends, and implement changes to achieve operational effectiveness.
• Working knowledge of research organization policies, practices and procedures, including reporting standard methodologies.
• Understanding of information assurance, contracting, and overall operational regulatory frameworks applicable to Departments of Defense (DoD), Homeland Security (DHS), Commerce (DOC), or other relevant government agencies, as well as to their associated industrial base.
• Ability to work with a collaborative approach within a complex, dynamic, matrixed structure across colleges and university administration.

• Experience with classified research in this context is highly desired.
• Experience with a demonstrated record of increasing responsibility in administering or assessing compliance with security programs per government regulations.
• Progressive management experience and experience working in a collaborative and interdisciplinary role at, or with, an academic institution.
• Experience with Fundamental Research Exclusion (FRE).
• Export Compliance Professional Certification.