at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Job Opening Id: 50013
Department: Office for Research
Salary/Grade: EXS/7
For full consideration, please include a cover letter and resume with your application.
Job Summary:
The Export Controls & International Compliance (ECIC) analyst will support Northwestern University’s campus community by researching and analyzing export control regulations, improper foreign influence regulations, and other international compliance topics. The ECIC analyst will conduct export control reviews, including classifications, shipping reviews, and international travel assessments. The ECIC analyst will assist in applying for export licenses or using exemptions and implementing Technology Control Plans.
The ECIC analyst will also support Northwestern’s efforts to counter improper foreign influence, including conducting risk assessments, providing training and educational outreach, and assisting in maintaining the Export Controls and Research Security websites. The ECIC analyst will maintain knowledge of the regulatory landscape related to export controls, improper foreign influence, and related research security regulations. The ECIC Analyst will develop an internal and external liaison network to identify trends and best practices.
The ECIC analyst will support the OR mission and values of understanding empathy, modeling accountability, ensuring fairness, embracing community, and valuing creativity.
Specific Responsibilities:
Export Control
- Collaborate closely with Sponsored Research (SR) and other partners to conduct export control reviews.
- Lead the team’s shipping reviews, including export control classifications and restricted party screenings.
- Provide export classification assessments on proposed tangible item exports.
- Independently conduct restricted party screenings to identify any denied parties.
- Determine the availability of export license exemptions and exceptions for export-controlled items and information supplied by vendors, contractors, collaborators, and other third parties.
