Job Description Summary:

UCAR is excited to announce the job opening for the Export and Research Security Compliance Manager role. The Export and Research Security Compliance Manager is primarily responsible for proactively managing all aspects of the organization’s export control, research integrity and research security compliance programs and initiatives. The position is within the Office of General Counsel, reporting to the Chief Legal Officer/Chief Compliance Officer.

Position Details:

Visa Sponsored Job:

No

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

Yes

Job Location:

Boulder, Colorado

Position Type & Term:

Full time, Regular

Compensation Range:

Salary Range: $100,000 - $125,000

*Final salary and rates are based on education, experience, skills relevant to the role.*

Application Notes

Application Deadline:

• The position will be posted until 11:59 pm MT on Tuesday, September 23, 2025.

Required application materials (preferably uploaded as a PDF):

• Resume

• Cover Letter - Please address how your skills and experience meet the requirements for this position and your motivation for applying for this role.  For more information, please refer to the Key Responsibilities and Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities sections of this job posting.

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Work Location Expectations:  This position will require the selectee to work in-person and/or hybrid (minimum of 3 days per week in-person). 

What You Will Do

Here is a summary of the required responsibilities and expectations for this role.

Export Compliance

• Develops and manages the export compliance program to ensure compliance with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Export Administration Regulations (EAR), Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) requirements, U.S. Foreign Trade Regulations (FTR), U.S. Customs Regulations and Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) export regulations.

• Obtains ITAR licenses; prepares Technical Assistance Agreements (TAAs) and amendments; manages implementation of TAAs and Technology Control Plans (TCPs); applies for Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) licenses; guides labs, programs and departments to obtain appropriate licenses and permits required to support research activities.

• Coordinates and advises logistics and labs/programs on international shipments of export-controlled items.

• Serves as the primary point of contact for all export control matters and ensures the Empowered Official is fully informed and briefed on matters requiring approval and/or certification.

• Works closely with senior leadership and staff to provide guidance and strategic consultation on decisions that have import/export impact.

• Develops, oversees, and monitors organization-wide export control policies, procedures, and tools to promote and facilitate compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

• Ensures proper record-keeping for documentation of import/export-related files in addition to other documents and files generated as part of the duties of the position.

• Provides regular training to staff in all export control related matters, including mandatory employee training.

• Manages selection, configuration, implementation, and reporting functions of restricted and denied party screening software (including the database of export-controlled items and technical data).

Research Integrity

• Oversees and ensures compliance with the responsible and ethical conduct of research (RECR).

• Assists with management of research conflict of interest (COI) program in connection with the Ethics Officer, including financial conflicts of interest, personal conflicts of interest and organizational conflicts of interest, and outside employment.

• Supports implementation of the institution’s COI policy and procedures to include integrating revised COI policy into export and research security policies and processes as relevant and necessary.

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