Export Compliance Officer

Job Summary

The Export and Research Compliance Officer will be responsible for improving our campus compliance programs for export, CUI, and research security.  The officer will be responsible for campus outreach, identifying sponsored projects that have export implications, classification reviews, Technology and Data Control Plans, providing limited feedback on contract clauses, restricted party screenings and eligibility verification, implementing programs to reduce the possibility of improper foreign influence and IP diversion, and identifying other areas where additional procedures are needed and working with campus partners to design and implement procedures.

Department Summary

In support of the University's research, creative, and scholarly activities, Research Integrity and Compliance supports the ethical and compliant conduct of research on campus, with the goal of demystifying compliance activities related to Human Subjects, Animal Subjects, Conflict of Interest, Export Control, Research Misconduct, Biosafety, and Environmental Health and Safety. 

Key Qualifications

• Experience in research regulatory compliance and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience in complying with city, state, and federal regulatory guidelines.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. trade controls, including International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Export Administration Regulations (EAR), and Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC) regulations to provide analytical support to ensure compliance with internal policies and federal regulations.
• Strong ability to balance regulatory compliance requirements against practical needs and limitations.
• Analytical skill to extract, interpret, and evaluate data from a variety of sources to independently summarize information.
• Critical thinking skills to make decisions and develop recommendations and formulate corrective actions based on understanding of regulations and policies, analysis of information, and awareness of current issues.

Education and Experience

Education and Experience: 

• Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university.  Five (5) years of technical or administrative experience.  A graduate degree in a related field may be substituted for one year of the required experience.  Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Licenses, Certificates, Credentials:

• Ability to obtain ECoP Export certification (or similar) in ITAR and EAR within one year of hire

Salary and Benefits

Anticipated Hiring Range: $101,850 - $120,750 per year

Classification Range: $79,656-$154,788 per year

Cal Poly offers a best-in-class benefits program, including health, dental and vision insurance, retirement participation in the Public Employees' Retirement System, and educational benefits for eligible employees. See our benefits website for additional information. 

Cal Poly

Cal Poly is a nationally-ranked public university located in San Luis Obispo, California, and known for its Learn by Doing philosophy. Each year more than 20,000 top-tier students come to San Luis Obispo to put knowledge into action, taking their learning outside the classroom as they prepare for careers in engineering, agriculture, science, business, humanities and the built environment. Cal Poly's hands-on philosophy, small class sizes and close student-faculty mentorships result in graduates ready from day one to impact their communities, California and the world. For more information, visit calpoly.edu.

Diversity Statement

At Cal Poly, we believe that cultivating an environment that embraces and promotes diversity is fundamental to the success of our students, our employees and our community. Bringing people together from different backgrounds, experiences and value systems fosters the innovative and creative thinking that exemplifies Cal Poly's values of free inquiry, cultural and intellectual diversity, mutual respect, civic engagement, and social and environmental responsibility.
Cal Poly's commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring and retention. Cal Poly is an equal opportunity employer. 

Supplemental Information

Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with Cal Poly. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment. Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that Cal Poly has designated as sensitive.

The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo is not a sponsoring agency for staff positions (i.e. H-1B visas).

Positions are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days.