Iowa State University
Location
Ames, IA | United States
Job description
Would you like to work for a National Laboratory that conducts world-renowned research? Would you enjoy working on a diverse, beautiful, university campus? Can you imagine yourself in a mid-sized location that regularly ranks as one of the U.S. Best Places to Live ? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you should consider a career with Ames National Laboratory!
Ames Laboratory is a U.S. Department of Energy federally contracted National Laboratory located in Ames, Iowa, on the campus of Iowa State University. We are dedicated to translating foundational science through applied research to create technological innovations. We create materials, inspire minds to solve problems, and address some of the most challenging issues facing our world today. We promote and believe in a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, civility, and shared ownership in support of the Laboratory's collective success.
Ames National Laboratory is seeking candidates to fulfill the role of Export Compliance Specialist. Reporting directly to the Security and Emergency Services (SES) Director, this position plans, monitors, and directs export compliance activities as directed by U.S. Federal Regulations and U.S. DOE Orders for Ames Laboratory. This position also includes, but may not be limited to, assisting with High Risk Property (HRP) reviews, completing Export Compliance reviews on Shipping Orders and research projects, and completing Restricted Party Screenings.
The Export Compliance Specialistâs core responsibility is to protect the research, development, and technologies of Ames Laboratory employees, scientists, and engineers from transactions that would threaten U.S. National Security, Economic Security and Foreign Policy interests.
Partnering with internal department stakeholders from Cyber, Legal Counsel, Innovations Partnership Programs, Shipping and Receiving, Property Management, Procurement, SES, Foreign Travel, the research community, and effectively collaborating with external Counterintelligence Advisors will be critical to the success of this position.
This position leads the entire Export Compliance program at Ames Laboratory and is responsible for the monitoring, data management, documentation, and compliance of procedures listed in applicable DOE Orders and U.S. Federal Regulations. The Export Compliance Specialist will also support the SES Director as needed. Responsibilities include reviewing laboratory transactions and implementing procedures to avoid, mitigate, and resolve potential export compliance violations, interpreting guidance, creating new policies and procedures, monitoring activity, leading projects within program scope, and communicating to all levels of Ames Laboratory.
The successful candidate will possess excellent program management capabilities, project management skills, written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work with a diverse clientele in executing Export Compliance program responsibilities. A proactive approach, with the ability to analyze situations, solve problems, advise management, and develop policies and procedures within the assigned program responsibilities will be important to be successful in this position. The candidate should also have the ability to use computer software for the preparation of computer-based training, database applications, work processing, virtual meetings, PowerPoint presentations, communication, report writing and/or data analysis. This position is eligible for a hybrid remote/onsite work schedule.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship.
To apply for this position, please click on âApplyâ and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae3) List of Professional References
If you have questions regarding this application process, please email [email protected] or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485. Why Choose ISU?
About Iowa State University
Iowa State University is classified as a Carnegie Foundation Doctoral/Research University-Extensive, a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), and ranked by U.S. News and World Report as one of the top public universities in the nation. Over 36,000 students are enrolled and served by over 6,200 faculty and staff (see Ames, Iowa is a progressive community of 60,000, located approximately 30 minutes north of Des Moines, and recently voted the best college town in the nation (see Iowa State University is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity and strongly encourages applications from all qualified applicants, including women, underrepresented minorities, and veterans. ISU is responsive to the needs of dual career couples, is dedicated to work-life balance through an array of policies, and is an NSF ADVANCE institution. Iowa State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status and will not be discriminated against.
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