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Purdue University is hiring a Research Security and Export Controls (RSEC) Analyst who ensures compliance with immigration policies, research security regulations, and U.S. export control laws. The role involves managing visa reviews, international travel, contract assessments, and development of security plans while mitigating risks related to foreign influence and safeguarding intellectual property.

Highlights

Manage scholar and student visa reviews, Change of Duty Requests, and international travel assessments.
Develop, audit, and support Technology Control Plans, Research Security Plans, and Risk Mitigation Plans.
Review contracts and international shipments for compliance with export controls and sanctions.
Conduct preliminary export control and research security risk analyses for international collaborations and technology transfers.
Apply knowledge of federal and institutional regulations including ITAR and EAR.
Required proficiency in written and verbal communication and strong organizational skills.
Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent combination of education and experience, plus two years relevant professional experience.
Position categorized as Professional 2, Pay Band S065.
Employment requires a background check and does not include sponsorship for employment authorization.
FLSA Exempt status; retirement eligibility with defined contribution waiting period.

Research Security and Export Controls Analyst Full Description

Job Summary

The Research Security and Export Controls (RSEC) Analyst at Purdue University ensures compliance with immigration policies, research security regulations, and U.S. export control laws. This role manages tasks such as scholar and student visa reviews, processes Change of Duty Requests, reviews international travel, supports the development and auditing of Technology Control Plans, Research Security Plans, and Risk Mitigation Plans, as well as reviewing contracts and international shipments and provides guidance on research security, export controls and sanctions compliance as assigned. The Analyst mitigates risks related to foreign influence, research security, export controls, sanctions, and intellectual property protection while ensuring adherence to federal and institutional policies. Additionally, they may conduct preliminary export control and/or research security analysis for risks in international collaborations, foreign travel, international conferences, and potential technology transfers. This position requires strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills to conduct compliance reviews, optimize workflow processes, the ability to multi-task and maintain institutional records, to effectively communicate with university stakeholders and leadership, and to support a secure and collaborative research environment.

At Purdue, you’ll join a community where unrivaled pride and unlimited potential are more than just words—they’re the foundation of how we work and grow, together. If you’re ready to help build a better world through research that matters, take the next step and join us on this path.

Work Location: On-site West Lafayette, Indiana.

This position posting represents multiple vacancies.

About Us:

When you join Purdue University, you join a community that keeps moving forward. For more than 150 years, we’ve been known for not only our groundbreaking work in STEM research, but also for our collective imagination, ingenuity and innovation.

Our Research Security and Export Controls team plays a critical role in Purdue’s mission by protecting the university’s research enterprise from evolving global threats, ensuring compliance with federal regulations, and enabling secure collaboration with government, industry, and academic partners. Joining this team means contributing to a vital effort that empowers researchers to pursue transformative discoveries while safeguarding national interests and institutional trust.

What We’re Looking For:

Education and Experience
Qualified candidates will need:

Bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g., international relations, compliance, or business administration).
Two (2) years of experience in export controls, compliance, contracting, investigations, audits, or similar areas.
In lieu of degree, consideration will be given to an equivalent combination of related education and required work experience; Associate's + 4 years' experience or HS/GED + 6 years of experience

Skills:

Proficient written and verbal communication skills
Effective interpersonal skills
Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills
Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty
Highly thorough and dependable
Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure
Ability to understand, interpret, and apply complex federal, state, university, and accreditation regulations pertaining to export controls
Basic understanding of US export control requirements, policies, and federal regulations, including NSPM-33 requirement
Familiarity with federal and institutional regulations on export controls including, but not limited to, International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) under the jurisdiction of the Department of State, or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) under the jurisdiction of the Department of Commerce

Additional Information:

Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
A background check will be required for employment in this position
FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible For Overtime)
Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contribution Waiting Period

Who We Are:

Purdue is a community built on collaboration, with global perspectives, Boilermaker pride and endless opportunity to live, learn and grow. Join us and contribute to our culture.

Career Stream

Compensation Information:

Professional 2

Pay Band S065

Job Code # 20003105

Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer.

Original Job Description

Job Summary

Work Location: On-site West Lafayette, Indiana.

This position posting represents multiple vacancies.

About Us:

What We’re Looking For:

Education and Experience
Qualified candidates will need:

Bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g., international relations, compliance, or business administration).
Two (2) years of experience in export controls, compliance, contracting, investigations, audits, or similar areas.
In lieu of degree, consideration will be given to an equivalent combination of related education and required work experience; Associate's + 4 years' experience or HS/GED + 6 years of experience

Skills:

Proficient written and verbal communication skills
Effective interpersonal skills
Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills
Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty
Highly thorough and dependable
Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure
Ability to understand, interpret, and apply complex federal, state, university, and accreditation regulations pertaining to export controls
Basic understanding of US export control requirements, policies, and federal regulations, including NSPM-33 requirement
Familiarity with federal and institutional regulations on export controls including, but not limited to, International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) under the jurisdiction of the Department of State, or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) under the jurisdiction of the Department of Commerce

Additional Information:

Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
A background check will be required for employment in this position
FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible For Overtime)
Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contribution Waiting Period

Who We Are:

Purdue is a community built on collaboration, with global perspectives, Boilermaker pride and endless opportunity to live, learn and grow. Join us and contribute to our culture.

Career Stream

Compensation Information:

Professional 2

Pay Band S065

Job Code # 20003105

Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer.

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