Aerospace Export Compliance Specialist

SPECTRAFORCE; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SPECTRAFORCE is seeking a Product Data Management Specialist 4 in Seattle, WA, for 12 months with potential extension. You will perform export classifications (ECCN/ITAR) for aerospace data, engage in Order of Review processes, and work with engineers to ensure EAR/ITAR compliance across designs and systems.

The role emphasizes building independent classification capability, updating guidance materials, and supporting compliance investigations with Global Trade Control and Legal teams.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Person under ITAR requirements.
• AA degree plus 6+ years of related experience or equivalent.
• Experience performing export classifications for aerospace data.
• Experience conducting Order of Review for standard classifications.

Responsibilities

• Performs export classifications (ECCN and ITAR) for aerospace data, drawings, materials, software and systems.
• Conducts an Order of Review independently to perform standard classifications.
• Evaluates technical data to determine classifications under EAR/ITAR.
• Builds onward self-classifier status with mentor for increased independence.
• Contributes to process improvements and documents export decision guides.
• Updates export guidance materials for internal stakeholders.
• Supports investigations and compliance risk assessments related to exports.
• Collaborates with engineers and with Global Trade Control and Legal teams on complex cases.
• Translates regulations into practical guidance for engineering teams.

Skills

Export classifications

ITAR/EAR regulatory knowledge

Analytical reasoning

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

AA degree in related discipline

Job description

SPECTRAFORCE is seeking a Product Data Management Specialist 4 in Seattle, WA, for 12 months with potential extension. You will perform export classifications (ECCN/ITAR) for aerospace data, engage in Order of Review processes, and work with engineers to ensure EAR/ITAR compliance across designs and systems.

The role emphasizes building independent classification capability, updating guidance materials, and supporting compliance investigations with Global Trade Control and Legal teams.