Export Control Analyst, Office of Research Support and Compliance

Job Posting Title:

Export Control Analyst, Office of Research Support and Compliance

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Hiring Department:

Office of Research Support and Compliance

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

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Location:

AUSTIN, TX

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Job Details:

General Notes

The Office of Research Support and Compliance (ORSC) at The University of Texas at Austin functions to ensure that all research conducted at the University is in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and University policies. The ORSC educates and supports the University research community with regulatory guidance concerning human subjects research (Institutional Review Board), animal research (Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee), use of biohazardous agents and use of recombinant or synthetic nucleic acids (Institutional Biosafety Committee), financial conflict of interest in research (FCOI), and research integrity education.

UT Austin offers a competitive benefits package that includes:  

• 100% employer-paid basic medical coverage  

• Retirement contributions

• Paid vacation and sick time

• Paid holidays

• Eligible for telework

Please visit our Human Resources (HR) website to learn more about the total benefits offered.

Purpose

The Export Control Analyst supports the institution’s export control compliance program by conducting export control reviews, technical classifications, and regulatory analyses related to research, academic, and administrative activities. Working closely with the Export Control Officer (ECO), the Analyst assists in ensuring institutional compliance with U.S. export control and sanctions regulations while supporting the university’s teaching, research, and international engagement mission.

Responsibilities

Export Control Review & Determinations

Conducts and coordinates export control reviews in collaboration with the Export Control Officer. Reviews may include, but are not limited to:

• Export control intake requests and compliance inquiries from faculty and staff.

• Restricted party screenings for individuals and entities (e.g., collaborators, vendors, visiting scholars, sponsors).

• Visa and immigration‑related reviews to assess deemed export considerations.

• Export control review of visiting scholars, international collaborators, and foreign national access to controlled technology or data.

• Reviews of international shipments, new vendors, international transactions, and data or material transfers.

• Assessment of research activities, agreements, or collaborations for export control implications.

• Ensures determinations are supported by regulatory analysis, documented appropriately, and escalated when necessary.

Technical Classification & Regulatory Analysis

Performs and/or coordinates export control technical assessments to determine the appropriate regulatory jurisdiction and classification, including:

• U.S. Munitions List (USML) category and subparagraph determinations.

• Export Control Classification Numbers (ECCNs) under the Export Administration Regulations (EAR).

• Other applicable designations under ITAR, EAR, OFAC, or related regulations.

• Collaborates with faculty, researchers, and subject‑matter experts to obtain technical details necessary for accurate classifications and licensing or exception determinations.

Post‑Approval Compliance, Monitoring & Audits

Supports ongoing export control compliance following initial approvals, including:

• Monitoring compliance with license conditions, technology control plans, and access restrictions.

• Assisting with internal compliance reviews, audits, and assessments.

• Supporting corrective actions and documenting compliance activities.

• Maintaining export control records in accordance with institutional and regulatory requirements.

Policy Implementation, Training & Outreach

Supports implementation and continuous improvement of the institutional export control program by:

• Applying institutional export control policies and procedures and recommending im