Jurisdiction & Classification Engineer

PGS Worldwide is seeking an Export Compliance Engineer ITAR/EAR in Falls Church, Virginia for an approximately six-month onsite contract-to-hire role supporting a leading aerospace & defense company. This position will evaluate hardware, software, technical data, technology, and services to determine proper export-control jurisdiction and classification under U.S. ITAR and EAR regulations.

Required Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.

• 5+ years of experience with export-control classification or jurisdiction determinations under ITAR and EAR.

• Deep knowledge of the U.S. Munitions List (USML) and Commerce Control List (CCL).

• Experience conducting jurisdiction and classification reviews for hardware, software, technical data, technology, and services.

• Experience performing Order of Review analysis.

• Ability to interpret technical design documentation, schematics, software code, and system architecture.

• Experience supporting Commodity Jurisdiction and export-classification requests, including CCATS.

• Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work effectively with engineering, supply chain, contracts, procurement, and program teams.

• U.S. citizenship required.

• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

Preferred Skills

• Aerospace or defense industry experience.

• Experience with enterprise Global Trade systems such as OCR/EASE.

• Advanced degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline.

• Experience with Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) and Schedule B classifications.

What You'll Do

• Conduct detailed jurisdiction and classification reviews under ITAR and EAR.

• Determine appropriate USML, ECCN, and related export-control classifications.

• Provide technical guidance to engineering, program, procurement, contracts, and Global Trade teams.

• Translate complex engineering and technical information into defensible regulatory determinations.

• Support Commodity Jurisdiction and export-classification requests.

• Maintain accurate records of classification determinations and supporting rationale.

• Work with engineering and configuration-management teams to understand product changes and technical roadmaps.

• Develop controls to identify export-control-relevant changes before product or technical-data release.

• Mentor internal stakeholders on jurisdiction and classification methodology.

• Develop guidance, best practices, and process improvements for export-control activities.

Pay

• $76.16 per hour.

Job ID: 7764

Military veterans and transitioning military members are encouraged to apply to all PGS Worldwide positions. All of our jobs are military-friendly, and we work with leaders in Aerospace who rely on your military expertise to support mission-critical programs nationwide. As a Veteran Founded company, we know that the military has given you the skills and training you need to succeed in positions like this, and we want to support your success in the civilian sector however we can. We thank you for your service and humbly offer our own in return by helping you take your career to the next level.