Research Security and Export Control Officer

Posting Details I. Job Overview Job Description Summary: The Research Security and Export Control Officer is a leader in the Office of Research Integrity and Compliance ( ORIC ) within the Office of the Vice President for Research ( OVPR ). This position will lead the development and implementation of export control and research security policies and procedures throughout the University, overseeing training and rendering expert advice to faculty, staff, postdocs and University leadership in all export- and research security-related matters. The position will be responsible for building out GW’s export control and research security program through collaboration and interfacing with multiple offices across campus. The position will lead the development, oversight, management and record-keeping aspects of the GW export control and research security compliance programs. The position will monitor federal laws, rules and regulations that pertain to export controls and research security and lead the development, revision and training on related policies and procedures, as well as the education and communication tools necessary to support compliance. This position collaborates with the GW offices across the University, including but not limited to the Office of the Vice President and General Counsel ( OGC ), the Office of Ethics, Compliance, and Risk ( OECR ), International Affairs, Office of Sponsored Projects, and GW Information Technology. It also works as needed with outside consultants and liaises with the respective government agencies for compliance with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations ( ITAR ) under the auspices of the U.S. Department of State; the Export Administration Regulations ( EAR ) under the auspices of the U.S. Department of Commerce; and the Office of Foreign Assets Controls ( OFAC ) regulations under the auspices of the U.S. Department of Treasury. Develop and implement a comprehensive research security and export control program which engages with offices across campus to support research, academic and business processes to be effective and compliant Collaborate with University colleagues in cybersecurity, travel, and beyond to drive a robust compliance response to the requirements of NSPM -33. Continuous review and development of the program to adjust to the growing and changing requirements of export control and research security laws and regulations, and federal and non-federal sponsor requirements. Manage the University’s restricted-party screening solution relating to legal obligations and potential research security risks, including cross-functional training, the development, review and approval of relevant SOPs, and serving as the primary point of escalation for identified risks. Serve as the University’s Export Control Officer. Identify, train, and advise on travel requirements for embargoed and sanctioned countries. Manage the University’s research security program, including development of policies and procedures to respond to research security issues, communicate program requirements to stakeholders, and coordinate with other responsible parties across the University. Provide export determinations on the classification and jurisdiction for technology, products, materials, equipment and software. Draft technology control plans when required or deemed necessary. Determine availability of export license exemptions and exceptions for export-controlled items and information supplied by vendors, contractors, collaborators and other third parties during the course of University research. Lead the development and maintenance of an export control and research security training program, including in-person and web-based instruction, training modules, workshops, etc.; ensure the export control and research security websites and web-based resources remain up to date; serve as the subject matter resource for researchers involved in export-controlled projects. Serve as the University’s expert resource, a…

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