General Information
| Job Description | RSCH CMPLNC ANL 5 | Working Title | Export Control Officer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Job Code | 000374 | Grade | 24 |
| Department Name | Research & Economic Develop Of - D01157 | Department Head | |
| Supervisor | Effective Date | 10/02/2020 |
Position(s) Directly Supervised
| Job Code | Title | FTE |
|---|
Generic Scope
| Recognized organization-wide expert. Has significant impact and influence on organizational policy and program development. Regularly leads projects of critical importance to the organization; these projects carry substantial consequences of success or failure. Directs programs with organization-wide impact (or may have impact beyond the University) that include formulating strategies and administering policies, processes, and resources. Significant barriers to entry exist at this level. |
Custom Scope
| Having wide-ranging experience, uses research compliance concepts and organization objectives to resolve the most complex issues having organization-wide impact. Works on the most complex issues where little or no organization precedent exists and analysis of situation(s) or data require an in-depth evaluation of variable factors. Exercises judgment in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results. Internal and external contacts often pertain to organization plans and objectives. Is considered a subject matter expert in the organization and often recognized as an expert externally in the industry. |
Department Custom Scope
| Under the general direction of the Associate Vice Chancellor for Research, the Export Control Officer manages the export control program at UC Riverside. The incumbent will be the primary point of contact for the day-to-day operation and implementation of the campus's export control program to ensure compliance with federal laws and university policies and procedures relating to export controls, economic sanctions, and secure research. The Export Control Officer will independently respond to inquiries related to export control related to research and advise campus constituents on regulatory requirements, and creative solutions to address complicated export control situations, keeping leadership informed and involved as necessary. The incumbent works closely with campus partners to facilitate campus-wide training and compliance. The Export Control Officer independently secures necessary approvals and authorizations to facilitate the campus's export control program. |
Education & Experience Requirements
Education Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. | Required |
| Advanced degree. | Preferred |
Experience Requirements
| Experience | Requirement |
|---|
License Requirements
Certification Requirements
| Certification | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Relevant compliance certification (if applicable). | Preferred |
Educational Condition Requirements
| Condition | Requirement |
|---|
Key Responsibilities
| Description | % Time |
|---|---|
| Serves as technical/analytical expert/advisor to director, faculty, national and systemwide committees and professional organizations. | 10 |
Advises faculty planning large, multi-faceted or complicated research projects on relevant research compliance issues; coordination with other organization units or outside organizations, etcetera.
|
15 |
| Participates in national boards. | 5 |
| Independently develops responses and/or comments on behalf of organization on proposed federal or state regulations. | 5 |
Interacts with federal government for review, record keeping and adherence to published regulations.
|
5 |
Independently reviews and analyzes export control activities. Obtains government approvals such as licenses or registrations.
|
35 |
Drafts/proposes new organization-wide policies and procedures for department based on analysis of issues facing organization oversight committees, institution and national groups. Applies advanced research compliance concepts, interprets and
applies a wide variety of highly complex policies, regulations and guidelines governing research compliance and/or disclosures.
|
10 |
Regularly develops or oversees development of specialized training for departments and individuals.
|
5 |
| Determines the appropriate level of review in triage. Export control work flow intake/triage, management and tracking by fielding phone calls and managing the export control email box tagging emails for review by category and determine level of review required and escalate reviews to AVC for Research. Log transactions in export review log. File and maintain records for transactions. | 5 |
| Other duties as assigned. | 5 |
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
| Knowledge/Skill/Ability | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Demonstrated self-discipline and independent judgment completing highly complex, broadly defined assignments. | Required |
| Expert knowledge and ability to apply all of the Federal, state, system and university regulations, policies and federal guidance documents. | Required |
| Expert knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research design; scientific research concepts and terminology. | Required |
| Advanced proficiency in public speaking, and writing. | Required |
| Ability to interact with faculty, verbally and in writing, with professionalism and decorum. | Required |
| Ability to resolve conflicts in a timely basis. | Required |
| Ability to lead and mentor others. | Required |
| Knowledge of relevant Federal and State regulations, and policies. Thorough knowledge of and experience implementing appropriate regulations including the Department of State, Department of Commerce, Defense Security Service, Department of Defense, Department of Treasury, and the Department of Justice including but not limited to: EAR, ITAR, OFAC, FTR, and the NISPOM. Demonstrated knowledge of federal laws and regulations (NISPOM, etc.) pertaining to government industrial security programs, including knowledge of controlled material management and federal contract requirements. | Required |
| Demonstrated ability to compile, review and analyze information/data, and to recommend alternatives when performing moderately complex problem resolution. | Required |
| Effective, efficient and tactful oral and written communication skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to convey information in a clear, organized and concise manner. Demonstrated excellent customer service/interpersonal skills, including diplomacy, tact and patience to effectively interact with individuals at all levels, both internal and external to the University. Ability to effectively simplify and communicate complex regulatory information to faculty, staff, and students, in a user friendly manner targeted to their specific needs. | Required |
| Time management skills and the flexibility to accommodate changing priorities in unit. Demonstrated ability to prioritize heavy workload, meet deadlines, cope with peak workload periods and apply creativity and originality in time sensitive problem-solving situations. | Required |
| Ability to solve problems, issues, listen, interpret and confirm understanding of others' communications, and be objective. | Required |
| Proven ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion in office operational transactions. | Required |
| Advanced knowledge and ability to perform export classification and export license determinations according to the federal export regulations through analysis of the technical parameters of a product or technology. | Preferred |
Special Requirements & Conditions
| Special Condition | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Must have, or be able to obtain, appropriate DOD security clearance. | Preferred |
Other Special Requirements & Conditions
|
Level of Supervision Received
| GeneralDirection |
Environment
Working Environment
| Campus |
Other Requirements
Items Used
|
Physical Requirements
|
Mental Requirements
|
Environmental Requirements
|
Critical Position
| Is Critical Position: No |