Research Security Consultant

🏢 Attain Partners

📍 United States

💰 USD 125,000 - 200,000 / annual

📅 Posted Aug 23, 2026 · via Himalayas

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Attain Partners is a management and technology consulting firm delivering services and solutions to advance client missions across the education, nonprofit, healthcare, and state and local government landscapes. Launched in 2021, the firm evolved from Attain, LLC, focusing on providing strategic guidance and technology-driven transformations.
Attain Partners
Employee count: 501-1000

Salary: $125K – $200K per year
United States only

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Attain Partners is an innovative consulting firm dedicated to disrupting the status quo to change the world and improve the lives of those we touch. From strategy to technology and everywhere in between, our experts use their unique skills to advance the important missions of education, nonprofit, healthcare, and state and local government clients.

People are at the center of all we do, and that’s why we empower career growth, provide industry-leading benefits packages, encourage a flexible work environment, and foster a culture of inclusion to support the needs of our team. We share a collective passion for our mission and our people. Guided by our seven core values, The Attain Way, our vision is the foundation of our culture—to be and attain the best.

The Research Security Officer will be responsible for implementation and maintenance our university clients’ research security and export controls compliance programs. The position will serve as the subject matter expert on research security export controls for our institutions and will partner with other functional leaders throughout the system to effectuate the research security and export controls compliance programs.
- Promotes a culture of compliance and oversees adherence to federal regulations as well as institution and sponsoring agency policies and procedures related to research security and export controls.

- Executes compliance program activities, including conducting risk assessments, developing work plans, and taking corrective action as necessary. Partners with other institution assurance functions (e.g., Compliance, Office of General Counsel, etc.) to operate efficiently.

- Serves as the institution’s research security point of contact. Responds to requests for information from external parties.

- Serves as the institution’s point of contact in administering the institution’s export control program and its obligations, policies and procedures. Makes all export control determinations and serves as the empowered official for ITAR. Assesses whether export control licenses are required and manages the license process with applicable federal agencies.

- Executes the Research Security and Export Controls Manual by working closely with key institution representatives, faculty and staff regarding export control obligations and safeguards. Partners with other operational units to update policies and procedures to support export control compliance.

- Establishes and sustains effective working relationships, builds credibility, and works collaboratively with faculty, staff, students. Coordinates operational functions and builds relationships with individuals and areas across the institution impacted by research security and export controls to promote a culture of ethics and compliance.

- Maintains expertise related to ITAR, EAR, OFAC regulations, NSDD-189, CUI policies, NSPM-33, CHIPS & Science Act of 2022, federal funding agency policies, and federal contracting requirements. Coordinates institutional-wide initiatives to respond appropriately to federal regulations as they apply to research security and export control requirements. Advises the Seattle Children’s community on trends in regulation and enforcement impacting research.

- Manages restricted party screening program. Works with users of screening software and with the vendor to grant access and train users. Reviews screening matches and adjudicates matches, coordinating with research Centers, Human Resources, the Office of General Counsel, and other offices as needed.

- Reviews international visiting scholar, staff and student requests (J-1, O-1, or H-1B) for export control considerations. Coordinates with the Office of International Students and Scholars, academic departments, Human Resources, and the Office of General Counsel as needed.

- Develops process to capture and review international travel requests and supports traveler compliance with funding agency requirements and export control regulation. Promotes travel hygiene by providing travelers with information about security risks and safe travel practices as requested.

- Develops processes and training for employees around tracking export controlled equipment and international shipments. Consults with faculty, staff and students as needed to ensure compliance with U.S. sanctions, technology export concerns, and security risks.

- Reviews research proposals, grant awards, confidentiality/non-disclosure agreements, and other contracts for which research security terms and conditions or export controls may apply. Provides advice and guidance to the institution’s signature authority and/or Authorized Organizational Representative and to center business units in order to navigate regulatory and institutional requirements.

- Supports the implementation of technology control plans. Partners with principal investigators and other operations units (e.g., IT, Facilities, etc.) to develop appropriate controls. Monitors technology control plans for compliance.

- Partners with the Office of Sponsored Research, CRSO, and OINV to develop, review, and monitor risk mitigation plans as required by federal funding agencies.

- Leads and/or participates in various Seattle Children’s committees and ad-hoc working groups related to research security, export controls, and other research-related matters.

- Supports research security-related reporting requirements, including development and submission of the Foreign Gifts and Contracts Report (Higher Education Act Section 117) and Foreign Financial Disclosure Reporting (CHIPS and Science Act Section 10339B).

Minimum Requirements
- In-depth understanding of ITAR, EAR, OFAC regulations, and federal contracting requirements.

- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively.

- Proven experience in developing and implementing research compliance programs, global trade compliance, and/or research operations.

- A Bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of direct experience or equivalent combination of relevant advanced degree and experience.

Equipment Knowledge
- None

Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience working in academic research or other non-profit

Work Skills (e.g., written and verbal communication skills)
- Skill in developing robust online training materials

- Experience interpreting federal regulation; synthesizing and distilling disparate and complex sets of regulation

- Strong interpersonal communication skills and experience building partnerships across departments

Additional Requirements:
- Demonstrated ability to build trusted advisor relationships with clients
- Experience supporting sales and business development
- Position requires flexibility to travel periodically based on business and client needs

Additional Information

Attain Partners values your mental, emotional, and physical health and wellbeing. Our comprehensive benefits package starts on your first day of employment and includes benefits such as:
- Competitive health, dental, and vision coverage, HSA and FSA accounts, life and disability insurance, fertility and family planning benefits, and employee assistance and discount programs
- 11 paid federal holidays and flexible unlimited time off (UTO)
- Generous 401(k) matching with immediate vesting
- Flexible career paths – our career tracks provide advancement, mobility, and flexibility as you continue to grow with us
- A healthy environment where we value unique experiences, and care about everything that makes you, you.

Attain Partners is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Individual compensation will be commensurate with experience, education, and skills.

Attain Partners is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The individual base salary for this position is unique to each candidate and will be commensurate with experience, education, and skills. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.

Interested in this position but the compensation isn’t quite right? Let us know your expectations, and we’ll see if we can make it happen based on your qualifications.

Salary Range
$125,000—$200,000 USD

Attain Partners is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws. For more Information visit  EEO ,  EEO Poster Supplement ,  Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) , and  Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) .

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

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Salary: $125K – $200K per year

Education
Bachelor degree

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Research Security Export Controls Compliance Regulatory Compliance Research Compliance Compliance Consulting Security Consultant Security Research Specialist Research Consultant Security Consulting Security Risk Consultant Security Researcher IT Security Consultant

Skills
ITAR EAR OFAC Export Controls Research Security NSDD 189 CUI NSPM 33 CHIPS Technology Control Plans Federal Contracting Risk Assessment Compliance Program Management Restricted Parties Screening Global Trade Compliance Compliance Programs Foreign Gifts and Contracts Report Training and Development Missions

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Attain Partners is a leading management consulting firm dedicated to providing strategic guidance and innovative solutions to organizations in the public and private sectors. With a commitment to excellence, we focus on helping our clients achieve their goals through tailored strategies and expert insights.

Our team of experienced professionals leverages deep industry knowledge and a collaborative approach to deliver impactful results. Whether it's enhancing operational efficiency, improving financial performance, or navigating complex challenges, Attain Partners is here to empower your organization to succeed in a rapidly changing environment.

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