Compliance Analyst II

Job Description:

About Brown

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Brown University offers a flexible work/life balance; summer hours, winter break and a comprehensive Benefits package including time off, annual paid holidays; benefits offerings including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, wellness, employee discounts and more. To learn about Brown University’s benefits, visit the University Human Resources web page here for further information.

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Assistant Director Export Controls and Research Security, the Compliance Analyst II is part of team responsible for managing Brown University’s export control and research security program, and for supporting Brown’s Conflict of Interest and Research Security programs. While the focus of this position will be on export controls and research security, depending on the unit needs, the position may, at times provide significant support to the Conflict of Interest and Commitment and Research Integrity programs, working under the direction of both, the Assistant Director Export Controls and Research Security and the Assistant Director Conflict of Interest and Research Integrity.

This position independently conducts assessments of international activities related to research, teaching, travel, and shipping, conducts complex analyses of export control scenarios that arise in connection with common University activities, and advises faculty, students, and administrators regarding appropriate policies and procedures. The Compliance Analyst II prepares and applies for export control licenses, devises and implements control plans, conducts requisite screening, reviews agreements that include export control and sanctions terms and/or global engagements, and performs quality assurance monitoring to ensure related compliance. 

In addition, the Compliance Analyst II supports the University’s Conflict of Interest (COI) program. Working with the Assistant Director of Conflict of Interest and Research Integrity, the Compliance Analyst II assists with annual and ad hoc faculty COI reporting and disclosure, independently reviews cases involving potential conflicts of interest and conflicts of commitment, support the Conflict-of-Interest Review Board (COIRB), presents cases to the committee, and supports the implementation and monitoring of conflict management plans. 

The Compliance Analyst II develops and administers relevant compliance training and education to a wide variety of University stakeholders and interfaces with external regulators and University visitors.

The Compliance Analyst II has a working knowledge of all applicable regulations related to export controls, sanctions, and research security, is familiar with regulations and policies related to Research Integrity, including COI related regulations and policies, and is adept at applying these to export control, COI and/or research integrity cases at Brown.
 

Education and Experience

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree and 3 to 5 years related experience. Or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Direct experience in one or more research compliance areas, including export control, research security, COI, or research integrity compliance.

Preferred:

• Experience in export control, research security, COI, or Research Integrity compliance.

Job Competencies

• Must be a self-starter, detailed oriented, and committed to a high degree of discretion
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply complex, detailed regulations, with limited guidance and/or direction required
• Requires excellent written and verbal communication skills, the ability to present to large and small audiences, and a customer-oriented attitude
• Must possess a willingness and ability to support and promote a diverse and inclusive campus community.
• Ability to review and understand technical data for export classifications
• Must be able to operate specialized software (e.g., Visual Compliance, InfoEd) with proficiency or have the ability to learn

Additional Information 

Applicants are asked to include a resume with their application. 

We are unable to offer Visa Sponsorship for this position.

All offers of employment are contingent upon a criminal background check and education verification satisfactory to Brown University.

Benefits of Working at Brown:

Information on the Benefits of Working at Brown can be found here.

Recruiting Start Date:

2024-08-22

Job Posting Title:

Compliance Analyst II

Department:

Office of Research Integrity

Grade:

Grade 10

Worker Type:

Employee

Worker Sub-Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

37.5

Position Work Location:

Remote Eligible

Submission Guidelines:

Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any staff position at Brown University you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.

Still Have Questions?

If you have any questions you may contact [email protected].

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