• Maintains expertise related to ITAR, EAR, OFAC regulations, NSDD-189, CUI policies, NSPM-33, CHIPS & Science Act of 2022, federal funding agency policies, and federal contracting requirements. Coordinates institutional-wide initiatives to respond appropriately to federal regulations as they apply to research security and export control requirements. Advises the Seattle Children’s community on trends in regulation and enforcement impacting research.

• Manages restricted party screening program. Works with users of screening software and with the vendor to grant access and train users. Reviews screening matches and adjudicates matches, coordinating with research Centers, Human Resources, the Office of General Counsel, and other offices as needed.

• Reviews international visiting scholar, staff and student requests (J-1, O-1, or H-1B) for export control considerations. Coordinates with the Office of International Students and Scholars, academic departments, Human Resources, and the Office of General Counsel as needed.

• Develops process to capture and review international travel requests and supports traveler compliance with funding agency requirements and export control regulation. Promotes travel hygiene by providing travelers with information about security risks and safe travel practices as requested.

• Develops processes and training for employees around tracking export controlled equipment and international shipments. Consults with faculty, staff and students as needed to ensure compliance with U.S. sanctions, technology export concerns, and security risks.

• Reviews research proposals, grant awards, confidentiality/non-disclosure agreements, and other contracts for which research security terms and conditions or export controls may apply. Provides advice and guidance to the institution’s signature authority and/or Authorized Organizational Representative and to center business units in order to navigate regulatory and institutional requirements.

• Supports the implementation of technology control plans. Partners with principal investigators and other operations units (e.g., IT, Facilities, etc.) to develop appropriate controls. Monitors technology control plans for compliance.

• Partners with the Office of Sponsored Research, CRSO, and OINV to develop, review, and monitor risk mitigation plans as required by federal funding agencies.

• Leads and/or participates in various Seattle Children’s committees and ad-hoc working groups related to research security, export controls, and other research-related matters.

• Supports research security-related reporting requirements, including development and submission of the Foreign Gifts and Contracts Report (Higher Education Act Section 117) and Foreign Financial Disclosure Reporting (CHIPS and Science Act Section 10339B).

Minimum Requirements

• In-depth understanding of ITAR, EAR, OFAC regulations, and federal contracting requirements.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively.

• Proven experience in developing and implementing research compliance programs, global trade compliance, and/or research operations.

• A Bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of direct experience or equivalent combination of relevant advanced degree and experience.

Equipment Knowledge

• None

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience working in academic research or other non-profit

Work Skills (e.g., written and verbal communication skills)

• Skill in developing robust online training materials

• Experience interpreting federal regulation; synthesizing and distilling disparate and complex sets of regulation

• Strong interpersonal communication skills and experience building partnerships across departments

Additional Requirements:

• Demonstrated ability to build trusted advisor relationships with clients
• Experience supporting sales and business development
• Position requires flexibility to travel periodically based on business and client needs

Additional Information

Attain Partners values your mental, emotional, and physical health and wellbeing. Our comprehensive benefits package starts on your first day of employment and includes benefits such as:

• Competitive health, dental, and vision coverage, HSA and FSA accounts, life and disability insurance, fertility and family planning benefits, and employee assistance and discount programs
• 11 paid federal holidays and flexible unlimited time off (UTO)
• Generous 401(k) matching with immediate vesting
• Flexible career paths – our career tracks provide advancement, mobility, and flexibility as you continue to grow with us
• A healthy environment where we value unique experiences, and care about everything that makes you, you.

Attain Partners is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Individual compensation will be commensurate with experience, education, and skills.

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