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Export Control Manager

University of Wisconsin Madison
paid time off, remote work
United States, Wisconsin, Madison
21 North Park Street (Show on map)
Jan 13, 2026
Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Jobs Hub to apply through the internal application process. Job Category:Academic Staff Employment Type:Regular Job Profile:Compliance Admin (Inst) Job Summary:

The Export Control Program within the Office of Research Policy and Integrity ensures compliance with United States export control laws. Export control laws can apply to many activities incidental to the education and research missions at UW-Madison. These activities include research with proprietary industry technology, international shipments of advanced scientific equipment and biological materials, participating in international research collaborations, space- related research, international travel, and use of computer software with encryption features.

The Export Control Manager will report to the Director of Research Security and is responsible for ensuring that research and services completed at the UW-Madison are conducted in a manner compliant with federal export control regulations, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

Key Job Responsibilities:
  • Serves as a subject matter expert for affiliated matters for internal and external stakeholders
  • Provides consultation for resolution of policy violations that involve students, employees, visitors, guests of the institution and/or applicants
  • Provides guidance and oversight to university personnel compliance, policies, and procedures
  • Oversees, develops and participates in activities designed to raise awareness of the law(s) and its purpose
  • Directs operational activities and staffing resources for compliance implementation, including outreach, support, and/or investigations
  • Develops and maintains institutional and operating policies and procedures to ensure compliance
Department:

Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research (OVCR), Research Policy and Integrity

Compensation:

The minimum annual salary for this position is $90,000 but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

The employee in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off; competitive insurances and savings accounts; and participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund.

Required Qualifications:

- Experience interpreting and implementing government regulations.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Experience with export control and research security regulations.

- Technical or scientific background.

- Strong interpersonal and management skills.

- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.

- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Education:

Required: Bachelor's Degree

How to Apply:

To apply for this position, please click on the "I am a current employee" button or "I am not a current employee" button under Apply Now. You will be required to submit a cover letter and resume highlighting your qualifications as they relate to this position. Please note, there is only one attachment field and you are able to upload multiple documents in the attachment field.

Cover letters will be used as a writing sample and to determine the best-qualified applicants. Your cover letter should address your qualifications as they pertain to this position.

Partial remote work up to 40% (2 days/week) is available for this position. Fully remote work may be available if circumstances require.

A successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring eligibility for employment in the United States on or before the effective date of the appointment. University sponsorship is not available for this position.

Contact Information:

Amanda Mayer: amanda.mayer@wisc.edu

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence by acknowledging skills and expertise from all backgrounds and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. For more information regarding applicant and employee rights and to view federal and state required postings, visit the Human Resources Workplace Poster website.

To request a disability or pregnancy-related accommodation for any step in the hiring process (e.g., application, interview, pre-employment testing, etc.), please contact the Divisional Disability Representative (DDR) in the division you are applying to. Please make your request as soon as possible to help the university respond most effectively to you.

Employment may require a criminal background check. It may also require your references to answer questions regarding misconduct, including sexual violence and sexual harassment.

The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains current campus safety and disciplinary policies, crime statistics for the previous 3 calendar years, and on-campus student housing fire safety policies and fire statistics for the previous 3 calendar years. UW-Madison will provide a paper copy upon request; please contact the University of Wisconsin Police Department.

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