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

Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN43040B Full Time or Part Time? Full Time Work Schedule Summary: Monday -Friday 8:00-5:00 Department: 00639 - VP for Research Location: Campus Pay Rate Range: 80,000 to 100,000 Close Date: 12/5/2025 Open Until Filled: To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/188534