Command and control officer job description

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The IRD for this job is: 11-08-2022

ABOUT UC SANTA CRUZ

UC Santa Cruz is a public university like no other in California, combining the experience of a small, liberal arts college with the depth and rigor of a major research university. It's known as an unconventional place where innovation and experimentation is part of the campus's DNA. That playful, bold spirit still thrives today, all on a campus renowned as among the most beautiful in the world.

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

The Office of Research supports, oversees, and champions research at the University of California Santa Cruz by providing an effective environment for faculty research in departments, research centers and other programs. The division is responsible for facilitating processes and procedures for acquiring and administering research funding; overseeing compliance of campus research with federal, state, and university regulations; insuring the dissemination of faculty efforts both to the public, through publications, education, and research, and to private industry through technology transfer; and in partnership with the Division of Graduate Studies optimizing the quality of graduate education and research training. The Office of Research collectively promotes the execution of highly technical research activities spanning the entire range of disciplines of the UCSC faculty. The following units are part of the Office of Research: Office of Sponsored Projects, Office of Research Compliance Administrations, Industry Alliances & Technology Commercialization, Research Development, and Office of Business Administration.

JOB SUMMARY

The Export Control Officer serves as the campus designated subject-mattter expert for export control related matters. The Export Control Officer also acts in consultation with, or in the absence of, the Director of Research Integrity, in policy interpretation, investigations, and problem resolution related to a variety of highly complex research compliance topics and matters including export control, research misconduct, and foreign influence in research. This role provides on-going administrative management, problem resolution services, and functions as a resource to other Office of Research (OR) units, researchers and their departments and to other central/compliance institutional offices.

The incumbent will be responsible for the day-to-day operation and implementation of the export control compliance program to ensure compliance with federal laws and university policies and procedures relating to export controls, economic sanctions, and secure research.

The incumbent will perform intermediate-level supervised regulatory research of export control laws, regulations, and sanctions, and the University of California System-wide policies and procedures and will issue guidance to University staff and researchers.

This position works to ensure that UCSC complies with the various U.S. export control regulations, including those administered by the Department of Commerce (Export Administration Regulations (EAR)), the Department of State (International Traffic in Arms Regulations), and the Department of Treasury, Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), and other regulatory regimes, as applicable.

APPOINTMENT INFORMATION

Salary Information: Salary Range: $89,000 - $100,000/year. Salary commensurate with skills, qualifications and experience.

No. of Positions: 1

Benefits Level Eligibility: Full benefits

Schedule Information:

* Full-time, Fixed
* Percentage of Time: 100%, 40 Hours per Week
* Days of the Week: Mon-Fri
* Shift Includes: Day

Employee Classification: This is a Career appointment

Job End Date: None

Work Location: UC Santa Cruz Main Campus

Union Representation: Non-Represented

Job Code Classification: 006231 (RSCH CMPLNC ANL 4)

Travel: Never or Rarely

JOB DUTIES

40% - Export Control

* Classifies and analyzes transactions related to foreign influence and export control.
* Independently reviews and analyzes export control activities.

30% - Policies and Compliance

* Communicates with researchers and provides guidance on how to resolve highly complex issues and meet requirements of external regulatory bodies. Ensures that all actions are properly documented in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
* Applies advanced research compliance concepts to interpret and apply a wide variety of highly complex policies, regulations and guidelines governing research compliance, and / or disclosures.
* Initiates and designs the development and revision of operating procedures, policies, and guidelines.
* Compiles and analyzes campus data for Higher Education Act Section 117 reporting.

15% - Advisory

* Advises faculty on research compliance related to export control, foreign influence, and other highly complex issues for research projects.

15% - Training and Education

* Helps develop materials and conducts training for departments on relevant compliance issues, processes, forms, and policies.
* Provides education and training through the development and delivery of face-to-face training, online educational materials, printed materials, and other web-based resources.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

* Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.
* Demonstrated self-discipline and independent judgment completing highly complex, broadly defined assignments.
* Advanced knowledge and ability to apply all relevant Federal, State, and university regulations policies, and federal guidance documents.
* Strong proficiency in public speaking.
* Excellent written communication skills.
* Excellent oral communication skills.
* Advanced knowledge of export control laws and regulations.
* Demonstrated excellent customer service/interpersonal skills, including diplomacy, tact, and patience to effectively interact with individuals at all levels, both internal and external to the University.
* Prior experience in developing or implementing a compliance program.
* Experience analyzing data, transactions and activities in areas of research compliance.
* Experience advising faculty or organizational leaders on matters of research compliance.
* Experience developing and evaluating organizational policies and processes.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

* Advanced degree in science, business administration or equivalent professional field.
* Advanced knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research design, scientific research concepts and terminology.
* Experience within the University of California or another large university.
* Prior experience performing export classification and export license determinations according to the federal export regulations through analysis of the technical parameters of a product or technology.
* Ability to effectively negotiate with diverse stakeholders to achieve a stated objective.
* Relevant compliance certification (if applicable) preferred.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

* Selected candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment criminal history background check.
* This position may be considered for partial or full remote work, subject to the terms of a telecommuting agreement, with the potential need to come to campus for meetings on occasion. While telecommuting/remote working, the employee is responsible for ensuring a worksite environment suitable for accomplishing their regular job duties during scheduled hours of work and, if applicable, arranging for dependent care just as they would if they were working in person at a UCSC worksite. US Person status is required for this position in order to comply with the Arms Export Control and Export Administration Act. U.S. Persons are U.S. citizens, legal permanent residents as defined by 8. U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or protected as individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).
* The University of California has implemented a COVID-19 Vaccination Policy covering all employees. To be compliant with the policy, covered employees must submit proof of vaccination or have an approved exception or deferral, eight (8) weeks from date of hire.
* Per the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA), this position has been identified as a Mandated Reporter. The selected candidate will be required to report known or suspected child abuse or neglect as defined by CANRA and will be required to sign a Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse prior to commencing employment. CANRA Penal Codes, and related definitions, requirements, and responsibilities may be obtained here.

SAFETY STATEMENT

All UCSC employees must understand and follow job safety procedures, attend required health and safety training, proactively promote safety at work, and promptly report actual and potential accidents and injuries.

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EEO/AA

The University of California is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. UC Santa Cruz is committed to excellence through diversity and strives to establish a climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the contributions of all students and employees.