What are the responsibilities and job description for the Export Control Officer position at Savannah River National Laboratory?
Job Description
Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) is seeking to hire an Export Control Officer to join the Safeguards and Security team. This position will report to the Director of Safeguards and Security.
Responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications:
"We put science to work!"
Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) is a multi-program laboratory applying state of the art science and practical, high-value, cost-effective solutions to complex technical problems to protect the nation. Located at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Savannah River Site (SRS) in Aiken SC, the laboratory develops and deploys innovative technologies to address some of the nation’s environmental, energy, and national security challenges.
Battelle Savannah River Alliance (BSRA) is constantly assessing trends to provide the best possible benefits to our workforce. We also negotiate cost effective premiums that will meet the needs of our evolving workforce.
Some of the *Benefits offered to employees include:
BSRA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. BSRA is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. Please email us at SRNLRecruiting@srnl.doe.gov with any questions regarding the hiring process or to request an accommodation.
Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) is seeking to hire an Export Control Officer to join the Safeguards and Security team. This position will report to the Director of Safeguards and Security.
Responsibilities
- Ensure compliance with NNSA, Commerce, State, NRC, and Treasury regulations.
- Identify, classify, and control export‑controlled data, software, equipment, and technology across engineering, procurement, technology transfers.
- Maintain required export control documentation and records.
- Provide guidance on deemed exports, national foreign access, site access controls, and Technology Control Plans (TCPs).
- Conduct assessments and audits; recommend and track corrective actions.
- Deliver training and awareness programs for project teams and contractors.
- Monitor regulatory changes and update project procedures accordingly.
- Reviews technical data, foreign collaborations, and contracts with foreign vendors to determine export classifications and licensing requirements.
- Develops and maintains compliance records management.
- Develops, maintains, and implements Export Control training.
- Performs Restricted Party Screening.
- Ensures internal and external compliance audits are completed.
- Handles calls, requests, and inquiries.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, International Trade, Law, Business, Supply Chain, or related field; science or engineering degree preferred.
- 7 years of experience in export control, trade compliance, or regulatory compliance, ideally in nuclear, defense, or other highly regulated sectors.
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to translate complex regulations into practical controls.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills across technical and leadership teams.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple licensing and compliance activities.
- Experience supporting large, multi‑discipline or high‑security projects.
- Must be a U.S. Person as defined in Code of Federal Regulation or able to acquire a license from the Departments of State, Commerce, or Treasury.
- Must be Eligible for a U.S. government security clearance if required for access to controlled research, technology, and software.
- Professional certifications (ECoP, CES, CUSECO, etc.) preferred.
- Active DOE Clearance
"We put science to work!"
Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) is a multi-program laboratory applying state of the art science and practical, high-value, cost-effective solutions to complex technical problems to protect the nation. Located at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Savannah River Site (SRS) in Aiken SC, the laboratory develops and deploys innovative technologies to address some of the nation’s environmental, energy, and national security challenges.
Battelle Savannah River Alliance (BSRA) is constantly assessing trends to provide the best possible benefits to our workforce. We also negotiate cost effective premiums that will meet the needs of our evolving workforce.
Some of the *Benefits offered to employees include:
- Benefits vary based upon employment status
- Highly competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision options including HSA options with company provided seed
- Short- & Long-Term Disability (company paid)
- Life Insurance Non-Contributary 1X salary (company paid)
- AD&D Non-contributary 1x salary (company paid)
- Savings & Investment plan:
- Qualified Non-Elective Company Contribution of 5% each pay period with immediate vesting
- Company match 50 cents/dollar up to 8% (5 yrs. vesting in company match)
- Contributory Life Insurance up to 5x Salary with $1M Cap
- Contributory AD&D (employee, spouse and children)
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Assistance Plan
- SRNL offers a competitive relocation package to ease the transition process. Domestic and international relocation assistance is available for certain positions.
BSRA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. BSRA is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. Please email us at SRNLRecruiting@srnl.doe.gov with any questions regarding the hiring process or to request an accommodation.