Research Compliance Consultant

About this role

Attain Partners is an innovative consulting firm dedicated to disrupting the status quo to change the world and improve the lives of those we touch. From strategy to technology and ever y where in between, our experts use their unique skills to advance the important missions of education, nonprofit, healthcare, and state and local government clients. People are at the center of all we do, and that's why we empower career growth, provide industry-leading benefits packages, encourage a flexible work environment, and foster a culture of inclusion to support the needs of our team. We share a collective passion for our mission and our people. Guided by our seven core values, The Attain Way, our vision is the foundation of our culture-to be and attain the best. The Research Security Officer will be responsible for implementation and maintenance of our university clients' research security and export controls compliance programs. The position will serve as the subject matter expert on research security export controls for our institutions and will partner with other functional leaders throughout the system to effectuate the research security and export controls compliance programs. Job Duties Promotes a culture of compliance and oversees adherence to federal regulations as well as institution and sponsoring agency policies and procedures related to research security and export controls. Executes compliance program activities, including conducting risk assessments, developing work plans, and taking corrective action as necessary. Partners with other institution assurance functions (e.g., Compliance, Office of General Counsel, etc.) to operate efficiently. Serves as the institution's research security point of contact. Responds to requests for information from external parties. Serves as the institution's point of contact in administering the institution's export control program and its obligations, policies and procedures. Makes all export control determinations and serves as the empowered official for ITAR. Assesses whether export control licenses are required and manages the license process with applicable federal agencies. Executes the Research Security and Export Controls Manual by working closely with key institution representatives, faculty and staff regarding export control obligations and safeguards. Partners with other operational units to update policies and procedures to support export control compliance. Establishes and sustains effective working relationships, builds credibility, and works collaboratively

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