Global Risk & Security Analyst

Position OverviewThe Office of Audit, Risk & Compliance (OARC) provides leadership and university-wide services that strengthen accountability, identify and mitigate significant risks, and investigate and resolve allegations of non-compliance with federal and state laws. As a unit of OARC, Global Risk & Security is responsible for assessing risks associated with international operations, activities and engagements across the university, including management of an effective export control education, licensing, and compliance program. Global Risk & Security coordinates institutional-wide initiatives to understand and apply relevant federal laws and regulations to the wide variety of activities throughout the institution.

Reporting to the university's Export Control Officer, the analyst assesses higher-risk transactions involving international travel, procurement, visitors, shipments, contracts, and collaborations. The role is expected to develop into a subject matter expert on U.S. export control regulations as well as duty of care obligations and risk management related to international activities. The analyst will engage broadly across the entire university with faculty, students, administrators and stakeholders from all backgrounds and experiences. The role is expected to consistently demonstrate customer service focus, providing timely and quality answers to inquiries and assistance with emergent issues.Job Description65% - Risk Assessment

Collect, research, aggregate, and analyze complex data and author risk assessment products that assist leadership and stakeholders in decision making.

Assess international travel requests for security and safety concerns. Provide training and security briefings to travelers to mitigate risk.

Serve on KU and KUMC campus committees supporting visitor registration implementation, international activities, including business, research, and professional and educational travel.

Collaborate with university subject matter experts and stakeholders to operationalize strategies that reduce and mitigate security risks.

Conduct training and informational briefings for departmental stakeholders.

Assist in the development of standards and policies to identify, assess, prevent, and mitigate threats, vulnerabilities, and risks.

Engage in continuous professional development to stay current on new technologies, innovation, information, etc. related to international risk management in higher education.25% - Export Compliance

Evaluate applicability of U.S. export control regulations to underlying activities and items.

Perform and evaluate Restricted Party and export control screenings as needed and validate results obtained by other users. This includes screening parties and activities routed through KUMC and KU systems as well as ad hoc screening upon request.

Participate in planning, organizing, and supporting export compliance training and other compliance initiatives.

Respond to inquiries on the application of export control regulations and licensing policies/practices/guidelines to international transactions and program activities in a timely and customer focused manner.

Assist in development and maintenance of training aids for export controls and procedures.10% - Office of Audit, Risk, & Compliance Support

Maintain a strong service focus by developing productive working relationships and regular communication with OARC leadership and key personnel.

Support and partner with key personnel on advisory groups and/or steering committees.

Build and maintain strong client relationships through collaboration and institutional community involvement.

Support other office communications as assigned.

Respond to routine queries or direct to the appropriate staff.

Other duties as assigned.Position Requirements

Due to U.S. export control regulations governing information, technology, and facilities accessed during the performance of this work, applicants must be: (1) U.S. citizens or nationals; (2) permanent residents; (3) asylees or refugees; or (4) individuals otherwise described as "protected individuals" according to Title 8 U.S. Code Section 1324b(a)(3)(b).

Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Security Clearance.Travel

Work location: KU Innovation Park, 2029 Becker Drive, Lawrence, KSRequired QualificationsBachelor's degree and two (2) years of relevant experience.Previous experience using Microsoft Office Suite and team collaboration applications as shown in application materials.Previous experience analyzing complex documents and situations and identifying workable solutions as evidenced in application materials.Experience in coordinating multiple tasks, maintaining detailed requirements, and synthesizing and reporting on information clearly, accurately, and in a timely manner as demonstrated in application materials.Strong research, analytical, and attention to detail skills as evidenced by application materials.

Excellent interpersonal skills and experience building relationships, working in a team environment, and interacting with all levels of staff and researchers in formal/informal settings as evidenced by application materials.

Effective communication and organizational skills as shown in application materials.Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrated understanding of geo-political issues as shown in application materials.Knowledge of Export Administration Regulation (EAR) and the International Traffic and Arms Regulation (ITAR), OFAC as evidenced in application materials.Additional Candidate InstructionsIn addition to the online application, the following documents are required to be considered for this position:

Cover letter describing how you meet the required and preferred qualifications. Resume. List of three (3) professional references. Only complete applications will be considered.

Application review begins Wednesday, May 21, 2025 and will continue until a qualified pool of applicants are identified.

Contact Information to ApplicantsSteve Lampe

Salary Rangestarts at $60,000Application Review BeginsWednesday May 21, 2025Anticipated Start DateSunday June 8, 2025 Apply to Job

Permanent