Product Data Mgmt Specialist

PDS Defense, Inc.

Seattle (WA)

On-site

USD 141,000 - 152,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

PDS Defense, Inc. seeks a Product Data Mgmt Specialist in Seattle, WA to evaluate aerospace data and determine classifications under EAR and ITAR.

You will work with engineers to assess drawings, BOMs, software and systems, ensuring compliant decisions across programs and global stakeholders. The role is fast-paced with high visibility, requiring independent judgement, strong communication, and the ability to balance regulatory requirements with business needs while improving export guidance and

Qualifications

AA degree in related discipline and 6+ years of related experience.
Experience with EAR/ITAR export classifications and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

Perform export classifications (ECCN/ITAR) for aerospace data including drawings, materials, source code and engineering systems.
Partner directly with engineers to evaluate data, challenge assumptions and guide compliant decisions.
Support corporate investigations and compliance risk assessments.
Contribute to and improve export decision guides and internal processes.
Navigate ambiguity balancing regulatory compliance with business needs.
Collaborate with Global Trade Control and Legal teams on complex cases.

Skills

Strong communicator

Regulatory knowledge

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

AA degree in related discipline

Job description

Engineering

Product Data Mgmt Specialist Seattle, WA Posted: 7/14/2026

Job Description

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Product Data Mgmt Specialist, in Seattle, WA. Job ID#

Pay Rate: $68 - $73/hr

Job Description:

This role sits at the intersection of engineering and compliance, supporting classification and export determinations for a wide range of aerospace technologies. You will work directly with engineers to evaluate technical data (drawings, BOMs, software, systems) and determine appropriate classifications under EAR and ITAR regulations.

This is a fast-paced, high-visibility role where priorities shift quickly and decisions matter. You will not be limited to a single program or function instead, you will operate across the enterprise, supporting diverse engineering domains and global stakeholders.

What You ll Do

Perform export classifications (ECCN/ITAR) for aerospace technical data including drawings, materials, source code and engineering systems

Partner directly with engineers to evaluate data, challenge assumptions and guide compliant decisions

Support corporate investigations and compliance risk assessments

Contribute to and improve export decision guides internal processes

Navigate ambiguity balancing regulatory compliance with business needs

Operate in a high-volume, fast-paced environment where priorities can shift quickly

Collaborate with Global Trade Control and Legal teams on complex or high-risk cases

What Sets You Apart

Ability to challenge engineers constructively and defend compliance decisions

Comfortable working in fast-paced, high-demand environments with competing priorities

Proactively seek answers, build knowledge, and don t wait for direction

Strong communicator who can translate complex regulations into practical guidance

Capable of balancing compliance requirements with business risk and execution needs

What You Bring

Independently performs standard classifications by conducting an Order of Review

Builds onward self-classifier status with mentor support

Begins contributing to process improvements and documentation

Why This Role

Work across the entire business unit and not limited to one program or discipline

Gain exposure to a wide range of technologies from engineering drawings to software systems

Engage with global teams and real-world compliance challenges

Operates in a role where there is constant challenge, variety and impact

Build both depth and breadth in export compliance and engineering integration

What to Expect

This is not a slow or highly structured role. You will be expected to:

Learn quickly in an environment with evolving processes

Operate with increasing independence over time

Handle a mix of high-volume requests and complex, high-stakes decisions

If you are someone who thrives in a structured, low-variability environment, this role will feel challenging. If you are someone who enjoys solving complex problems, navigating ambiguity and making decisions then this role will accelerate your growth.

What Success Looks Like

Achieves self-classifier status with minimal need for mentor review

Demonstrates strong independent judgement on standard and some complex classifications

Contributes to meaningful process or efficiency improvements

Updates or enhances export decision guidance used across the organization

Builds credibility with engineering teams as a trusted compliance partner

Education / Experience:

AA degree in related discipline and typically 6 or more years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you.

Job Requirements

Minimum Security Clearance:

No Clearance

Military connected talent encouraged to apply.

VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

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