Export Control & Research Security Manager

The Office of Research Protections and Integrity (ORPI) is part of the Division of Research. It provides oversight, education, and support for integrity, compliance, and security issues related to research and certain University operations at UNC Charlotte. The office ensures compliance with federal, state, and local applicable policies and laws on human subjects research, animal subjects research, biosafety, conflict of interest and commitment, research misconduct, responsible conduct of research, export control, and research security. Primary Purpose of Position This position serves as the University’s Export Control & Research Security Manager and provides operational support related to research security, international research compliance, and secure research activities. This position manages the administration of the University’s export controls and research security programs, including compliance with ITAR, EAR, OFAC, foreign travel, foreign visitor screening, and related federal requirements. The position also provides limited coordination and support for secure research environments and facility security activities, as operationally necessary. Summary of Position Responsibilities Export Control and Research Security Programs Responsible for managing the Export Control and Research Security Programs. This position serves as the subject matter expert in export control and research security regulations and requirements. Help investigators and the university community comply with export control regulations and research security requirements. Manage the administration of the university’s export control and research security compliance programs and associated international research compliance activities. Manage internal and external inquiries related to export controls, research security, and foreign influence matters; review regulatory materials to assist internal and external persons. Develop and implement university policies and procedures on compliance and foreign influence. This includes but is not limited to the following: technology classification; identification of restrictions; verifying personnel; determining licensing exemptions and exceptions for export-controlled items, and information supplied by vendors, contractors, collaborators, and other third parties during the course of university research and business activities. Develop and implement streamlined processes; maintain databases for all areas of export control. Provide export determinations on the classification and jurisdiction of technology, products, materials, equipment, and software for purposes of international shipments and deemed exports. Develop and facilitate technology control plans (TCPs) as needed and conduct monitoring of implemented technology control plans. Monitor and analyze federal foreign influence and export control regulatory developments that impact the University’s export compliance efforts. Conduct risk assessments and compliance reviews associated with international research activities, restricted research, foreign collaborations, and export-controlled activities. Develop training for faculty, staff, and students on foreign influence and export control laws, regulations, and university policies, procedures, and requirements; utilize online CITI and other export control courses; develop and present additional in-person and online workshops and training. Collaborate with the Biosafety Officer, Conflict of Interest Officer, Office of Sponsored Research Administration, OneIT, Environmental Health and Safety, and Office of Legal Affairs to identify export-controlled materials, projects, awards, and agreements. Make recommendations and provide alternatives. Participate in assigned university committees as needed (e.g., Information Assurance Committee). Manage registrations with federal agencies (e.g., Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC)), comply with reporting requirements, and maintain memberships. Maint…

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