Jurisdiction & Classification Contract Engineer

Onsite Job: Jurisdiction & Classification Contract Engineer
Work Location: Falls Church, VA
Duration: 06+ Months Contract
Shift & Work Schedule: Standard
Security Clearance: Ability to Obtain Secret Clearance
Position Description

As a Jurisdiction & Classification Contract Engineer at BAE Systems, you will play a mission-critical role within our Global Trade organization. You will evaluate software, hardware, technology, technical data, and related services to determine export control classifications under the U.S. EAR and ITAR regimes.

Your technical acumen will steer accurate classifications, engaging with engineering teams and government regulators to ensure compliant international transfers.
Skills Required

• Conduct in-depth jurisdictional and classification reviews (J/Cs) to assess hardware, software, technical data, and services against U.S. export regulations (ITAR & EAR).
• Provide expert guidance to engineering, program, procurement, and contracts teams on J/C.
• Complete Order of Review analysis.
• Translate complex technical concepts into Global Trade analyses and regulatory determinations.
• Provide technical support to Commodity Jurisdiction requests and export classification requests (such as CCATS).
• Mentor and train internal stakeholders on J/C methodology, ensuring consistency across business units.
• Contribute to continuous process improvement by developing best practices, guidance documents, and enhancing J/C tools.
• Maintain accurate records of all J/C determinations.
• Engage with engineering, supply chain, and configuration management to maintain a detailed understanding of product roadmaps and technical changes.
• Work with Global Trade and engineering to create automated or manual controls that flag export-control-relevant technical changes before release.

Skills Preferred

Not specified.
Experience Required

• 5+ years of experience in export control classification or jurisdiction determinations specific to EAR/ITAR.
• Deep knowledge of USML and CCL.
• Ability to interpret technical design documents, schematics, software code, and system architecture.
• Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills, with experience facilitating cross-functional discussions.
• Proven collaboration skills: ability to drive compliance in matrixed, technical environments.
• U.S. citizenship or permanent residency required; ability to obtain security clearance preferred.
• Must have a current SECRET clearance, or the ability to obtain.

Experience Preferred

• Working within aerospace or defense sectors.
• Familiarity with enterprise Global Trade systems (e.g., OCR/EASE).
• Advanced degree in engineering, computer science, or related technical field.
• Experience with Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) and Schedule B classifications.

Education Required

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or related technical field.

Candidate Qualifications Summary

Must-Have Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience in export control classification or jurisdiction determinations under EAR/ITAR.
• Strong knowledge of the United States Munitions List (USML) and Commerce Control List (CCL).
• Experience conducting jurisdiction and classification reviews for hardware, software, technical data, and services.
• Ability to interpret technical design documents, schematics, software code, and system architecture.
• Knowledge of Order of Review analysis and export classification processes.
• Strong analytical, written, verbal, and cross-functional communication skills.
• U.S. citizenship or permanent residency.
• Must have a current SECRET clearance or the ability to obtain one.

Preferred Qualifications

• Aerospace or defense industry experience.
• Familiarity with OCR/EASE Global Trade systems.
• Advanced degree in engineering, computer science, or a related technical field.
• Experience with Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) and Schedule B classifications.
• Experience mentoring stakeholders and improving export compliance processes.