Drive Global Trade Compliance at the Intersection of Engineering & Aerospace Innovation as a Product Data Management Specialist

PDS Tech Commercial is seeking a highly analytical and technically minded Product Management Data Specialist to support critical export control activities across a diverse portfolio of aerospace technologies.

This role sits at the intersection of engineering, regulatory compliance, and global business operations, where you'll work directly with engineers, legal teams, and trade compliance professionals to evaluate technical data and determine proper classifications under EAR and ITAR regulations.

If you enjoy solving complex problems, navigating ambiguity, and making high-impact decisions in a fast-paced environment, this opportunity offers exceptional visibility and career growth.

What You'll Do

 Export Classification & Regulatory Analysis

• Perform export classifications and jurisdiction determinations for:

  • Engineering drawings

  • Bills of Material (BOMs)

  • Technical data

  • Software and source code

  • Aerospace systems and components

• Determine appropriate classifications under:

  • EAR (Export Administration Regulations)

  • ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations)

• Conduct classification reviews using established Order of Review methodologies

 Partner with Engineering Teams

• Work directly with engineers to evaluate technical information

• Challenge assumptions and validate technical interpretations

• Translate regulatory requirements into practical business guidance

• Serve as a trusted advisor on export compliance matters

 Compliance, Risk & Investigations

• Support compliance reviews, investigations, and risk assessments

• Analyze potential export control concerns and recommend solutions

• Collaborate with Global Trade Compliance and Legal teams on sensitive or complex matters

• Help ensure compliance while maintaining business objectives

 Process Improvement & Knowledge Development

• Contribute to export decision guides and classification procedures

• Recommend and implement process improvements

• Enhance documentation, workflows, and compliance tools

• Support organizational knowledge sharing and best practices

 Enterprise-Wide Support

• Work across multiple programs, product lines, and engineering disciplines

• Support global stakeholders and business teams

• Manage both routine classifications and complex, high-visibility requests

• Adapt quickly to changing priorities and emerging compliance challenges

Required Qualifications

• Experience supporting export classifications under:

  • EAR

  • ITAR

• Ability to evaluate technical engineering data and documentation

• Strong analytical and decision-making skills

• Ability to interpret and apply regulatory requirements

• Experience working with engineering, technical, or aerospace-related information

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment

What Sets You Apart

•  Ability to confidently challenge and engage technical experts

•  Comfortable making decisions with incomplete information

•  Strong business judgment balanced with compliance awareness

•  Ability to explain complex regulations in simple, practical terms

•  Self-starter who actively seeks answers and builds expertise

•  Ability to manage high-volume workloads while maintaining accuracy

•  Strong relationship-building skills with engineers and stakeholders

What Success Looks Like

In this role, you'll:

• Build credibility as a trusted compliance partner across engineering teams

• Achieve self-classifier status with minimal oversight

• Make sound classification decisions with increasing independence

• Contribute meaningful process improvements and efficiencies

• Enhance guidance documents used throughout the organization

• Help strengthen the company's global compliance posture

Why Join Us?

At PDS Tech Commercial, you'll have the opportunity to work on some of the most innovative aerospace technologies while developing deep expertise in export compliance and global trade regulations.

What Makes This Opportunity Unique?

•  Exposure to a broad range of aerospace technologies

•  Work across multiple product lines—not limited to one program

•  Direct interaction with engineering, legal, and compliance leaders

•  High-visibility role with real business impact

•  Opportunity to become a recognized subject matter expert

•  Challenging work that develops both technical and regulatory expertise

Who Will Thrive Here?

This role is ideal for someone who:

• Enjoys solving complex regulatory and technical problems

• Adapts quickly to changing priorities

• Works well with engineers and technical teams

• Can balance compliance requirements with business needs

• Seeks continuous learning and professional growth

• Thrives in an environment that offers variety, challenge, and autonomy

Apply Today!

If you're passionate about export compliance, aerospace technology, and solving complex regulatory challenges, we want to hear from you.

Apply today and join PDS Tech Commercial as an Export Classification Specialist, where you'll help ensure innovative aerospace technologies move safely, legally, and efficiently across the globe. ???

This position requires use of information or access to facilities subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These regulations may limit access of controlled technologies: 1) to U.S. Persons, including U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, and other narrow categories including refugees and asylees, or 2) to certain foreign nationals that have received an export license. 
 

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