What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Export Control and Research Security Analyst position at University of Colorado Boulder?
Summary
Job Summary
The Senior Export Control and Research Security Analyst (Research Security and Export Control) supports the Research & Innovation Office (RIO) and Research Security and Integrity (RSI) with institutional compliance of research security and export control laws and regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) Regulations and Sanctions. RIO is also charged with the development and oversight of our university’s approach relating to Research Security in ensuring the effective implementation and continued oversight of research security measures and compliance with the CHIPS and Science Act and National Security Presidential Memorandum-33.
This position requires an advanced knowledge of U.S. Export Control Laws, regulations and sanctions and an interest in working in the emerging field of research security. The Senior Analyst will be adept at collecting, documenting, and evaluating information in a fast-evolving regulatory environment, maintaining institutional records, and translating complex findings into actionable compliance strategies that mitigate institutional risk. The role involves frequent collaboration with university collaborators, including faculty, administrative units, research institutes, and legal counsel, to ensure consistent adherence to federal and institutional requirements. The Senior Analyst will serve in a critical role by supporting a diverse set of campus departments and institutes. Efforts pertaining to these roles will by nature shift over time, in line with campus and regulatory mandates.
CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Who We Are
RIO is the central point for support and advocacy for CU Boulder’s world-class scholarship, creative work, and growing research enterprise. We are focused on creating global impact by cultivating and supporting collaboration, transformation and leadership. At the heart of this focus are the 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 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 varied perspectives.
Responsibilities
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
Research Security Compliance
This position offers a primarily remote work modality with some on-site work hours to enable research laboratory visits and meet with key personnel, when necessary. We offer professional development and training for this position.
What We Can Offer
The annual hiring range for this position is $85,000-$110,000. A signing bonus is available.
Benefits
At the University of Colorado Boulder , we are committed to supporting the holistic health and well-being of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuition assistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for local transit. As one of Boulder County’s largest employers, CU Boulder offers an inspiring academic community and access to world-class outdoor recreation. Explore additional perks and programs through the CU Advantage program.
Be Statements
Be ambitious. Be groundbreaking. Be Boulder.
What We Require
To Apply, Please Submit The Following Materials
Please apply by 4/28/2026 for consideration.
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs .
In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Job Summary
The Senior Export Control and Research Security Analyst (Research Security and Export Control) supports the Research & Innovation Office (RIO) and Research Security and Integrity (RSI) with institutional compliance of research security and export control laws and regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) Regulations and Sanctions. RIO is also charged with the development and oversight of our university’s approach relating to Research Security in ensuring the effective implementation and continued oversight of research security measures and compliance with the CHIPS and Science Act and National Security Presidential Memorandum-33.
This position requires an advanced knowledge of U.S. Export Control Laws, regulations and sanctions and an interest in working in the emerging field of research security. The Senior Analyst will be adept at collecting, documenting, and evaluating information in a fast-evolving regulatory environment, maintaining institutional records, and translating complex findings into actionable compliance strategies that mitigate institutional risk. The role involves frequent collaboration with university collaborators, including faculty, administrative units, research institutes, and legal counsel, to ensure consistent adherence to federal and institutional requirements. The Senior Analyst will serve in a critical role by supporting a diverse set of campus departments and institutes. Efforts pertaining to these roles will by nature shift over time, in line with campus and regulatory mandates.
CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Who We Are
RIO is the central point for support and advocacy for CU Boulder’s world-class scholarship, creative work, and growing research enterprise. We are focused on creating global impact by cultivating and supporting collaboration, transformation and leadership. At the heart of this focus are the 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 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 varied perspectives.
Responsibilities
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
Research Security Compliance
- Serve as a subject matter expert on research security policy.
- Conduct research security reviews under supervision of CU’s Research Security Officer.
- Working with the RSO, understand the university's risk tolerance and identify areas of increased risk or exposure to campus.
- Handle day-to-day inquiries related to research security policy and operations.
- Ensure timely updates of the webpage and coordinate communications with updates and changing expectations.
- Develop protocols, training materials and briefing papers related to research security.
- Routinely engage with interested parties related to research security policy and operations and solicit feedback on success and areas for improvement.
- Participate in various campus committees such as CU Boulder’s Campus Misconduct Advisory Group (CMAG) and Faculty Committee for Restricted, Proprietary and Classified Research (FCRPCR).
- Participate in NSF SECURE ANALYTICS and communicate timely updates to the team and campus.
- Perform advanced analysis on issues related to export controls and issue guidance to faculty, staff, and students, and assist in the day-to-day operation and implementation of the University’s export control compliance program.
- Perform advanced-level assessment, documentation and issuance of export control guidance (ITAR, EAR, and OFAC) related to international agreements, international travel, foreign gifts and donations, sponsored programs proposals, awards, and sub-recipient agreements, international shipping, international and visiting scholar appointments, financial and sanctions compliance, technology transfer, self-classification of USML/ECCN items and defense articles, projects or programs containing Controlled Unclassified Information, technology control plan implementation and audit, and other security plans, and monitor compliance with such plans, export license applications for international exports and deemed-exports.
- Work directly with faculty, staff, and students to provide subject matter expertise on university policy and procedures related to export controls. Assist in the implementation and compliance with institutional-wide export control policies and procedures and document procedures in the Export Control Compliance Program.
- Support the Office of Conflicts of Interest and Commitments (COIC) by performing foreign influence assessments of international activities related to research and non-research-related activities. Identify licensing or notification of compliance requirements for certain international activities.
- Draft and implement compliance protocols on export-controlled sponsored programs, and other activities requiring export compliance. This task includes the identification of restrictions applicable to university activities, verifying participant foreign person status, determining licensing requirements, and creation of Technology.
- Control Plans (TCPs) or other security protocols; acquiring the information required to process export licenses, drafting exemption/exclusion documentation; record-keeping, conducting compliance monitoring and assisting in acquiring pre-publication approval of restricted research results.
- Review agreements and offer contractual language modifications to those related to export control and research security.
- Provide support in the oversight and management of the University of Colorado's controlled and classified environments.
This position offers a primarily remote work modality with some on-site work hours to enable research laboratory visits and meet with key personnel, when necessary. We offer professional development and training for this position.
What We Can Offer
The annual hiring range for this position is $85,000-$110,000. A signing bonus is available.
Benefits
At the University of Colorado Boulder , we are committed to supporting the holistic health and well-being of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuition assistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for local transit. As one of Boulder County’s largest employers, CU Boulder offers an inspiring academic community and access to world-class outdoor recreation. Explore additional perks and programs through the CU Advantage program.
Be Statements
Be ambitious. Be groundbreaking. Be Boulder.
What We Require
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university and five years of experience in research security and/or export compliance, including export license determinations for USML and CCL-controlled items, or closely related work. A combination of education and/or relevant experience may substitute.
- Advanced knowledge of U.S. export and/or research security laws, regulations, sanctions and U.S. government licensing processes.
- Experience with confidential personnel and security issues.
- Experience analyzing complex contracts, regulatory and legal documents, and policies.
- Experience in classifying goods, software, and technology under the EAR and ITAR.
- 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) may apply.
- Collaborative, team-oriented professional, 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 work autonomously and organize work effectively, conceptualize and prioritize objectives, and exercise independent judgment based on an understanding of university policies and activities.
- Ability to support a wide range of constituents within the campus community.
- Track record of building relationships quickly and effectively across a broad constituency; a high degree of sensitivity and flexibility in working with partners across organizational lines.
- Ability to partner with faculty and campus leadership to address complex export control and research security matters and maintain compliance with US laws and regulations.
- Ability to bring parties with disparate views toward mutually beneficial outcomes.
- Skilled at analyzing, summarizing, and presenting crucial elements of complex issues.
- Ability to evaluate internal controls and understand organizational risk, implementing appropriate policies, procedures, or processes to ensure compliance.
- Service excellence, including research and operational integrity.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Advanced knowledge of US export control and research security laws and regulations.
- Demonstrated proficiency in communicating complex regulations and policies to non-experts.
- JD or Graduate degree in engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience can be substituted.
- Export compliance experience at an academic institution or research organization (with emphasis on NASA, DoD, and DOE funding).
- Experience with Fundamental Research Exclusion (FRE).
- Experience and/or knowledge of research security; preferably in an academic or research-intensive environment.
- Experience working in a classified research environment.
To Apply, Please Submit The Following Materials
- A current resume.
- A cover letter that specifically tells us how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications, and responsibilities of the position.
Please apply by 4/28/2026 for consideration.
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs .
In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.