Regulatory Affairs – Export Compliance Analyst
Vitalief Inc.
Export Compliance Analyst
Vitalief Inc.
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Piscataway • New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United States
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Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Reporting to the Export Control Manager and AVP for Regulatory Affairs.
- Conduct export control determinations for research projects, agreements, equipment, and material transfers.
- Perform restricted party screenings against U.S. government lists (e.g., BIS Entity List, OFAC SDN List).
- Identify compliance risks and escalate complex issues to the Export Control Manager.
- Assess license requirements and applicability of exceptions/exemptions under EAR, ITAR, and OFAC.
- Assist in the preparation, submission, and monitoring of export licenses and Technology Control Plans (TCPs).
- Ensure ongoing compliance with license terms and conditions.
- Determine appropriate jurisdiction and classification for items, technology, and software.
- Review and interpret export/import documentation, including commercial invoices, bills of lading, ITATA/IMDG, SED, POA, and CBP forms (7501/3461).
- Support compliance reviews of Material Transfer Agreements (MTAs).
- Maintain export control databases (eCOI+, RAPSS, and others) with accurate, up-to-date information.
- Log export determinations, license status, and screening results in compliance systems.
- Support internal compliance audits and generate reports for regulatory reviews.
- Work Hours: 40 hours per week; Contract Duration: 6 months (possible extension); initial 2 weeks on-site training in Piscataway, NJ, then 100% remote.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required – a degree focused on international business, criminal justice/law, regulations or a related field.
- Substantial experience with U.S. export control regulations (EAR, ITAR, OFAC), preferably within an academic or research institution.
- Strong knowledge of export/import documentation and processes.
- Proficiency with compliance screening tools (e.g., Visual Compliance or equivalent).
- Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
- Excellent attention to detail, documentation accuracy, and regulatory interpretation skills.
- Must be available for two initial weeks of on-site training in Piscataway, NJ (at your own expense).
- Preferred: Certified U.S. Export Compliance Officer (CUSECO) or related professional certification.
- Preferred: Experience with university research administration, sponsored programs, or compliance in an academic setting.
- Preferred: Familiarity with dual-use technologies, international collaborations, and research security considerations.
- Preferred: Knowledge of international trade regulations beyond U.S. export controls (e.g., customs compliance, foreign regulations).
- Preferred: Advanced proficiency with compliance systems and databases (e.g., eCOI+, RAPSS, Visual Compliance, or similar platforms).
ATS Keywords
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Hard skills
export control determinationsrestricted party screeningslicense requirements assessmentexport/import documentation reviewregulatory interpretationcompliance auditsdocumentation accuracytechnology control plansjurisdiction classificationcompliance risk identification
Soft skills
interpersonal skillswritten communicationverbal communicationattention to detaildiscretionproblem-solvingorganizational skillsreport generationescalation of issuescollaboration
Certifications
Bachelor's degreeCertified U.S. Export Compliance Officer (CUSECO)
