Foreign Clearance Program SME

Overview:

Apogee has an exciting new opportunity for aForeign Clearance Program SME to support Headquarters United States Air Force (HAF/A10). In this role, you will provide comprehensive support to the Foreign Clearance Program (FCP) across a full range of policy, operational, and technical activities.

 

The HAF/A10 contract delivers technical, analytical, operational, programmatic, and planning subject-matter expertise to HAF/A10 and its component divisions to advance national security strategic plans, policies, concepts, and initiatives.

 

This is a full-time position, located on-site at the Pentagon in Arlington, VA.

 

***This position is contingent upon contract award.***

Responsibilities:

• Serve as on-site Foreign Clearance Program (FCP) SME and Government primary point of contact, providing overall guidance on FCP requirements.
• Respond to Government inquiries, resolve problems, and address concerns across the full spectrum of FCP issues.
• Develop and refine operational concepts for aircraft and personnel clearances, including DoW Passport policy.
• Provide recommendations and draft language for updates to overseas travel regulations based on new guidance.
• Analyze global access and overflight issues, delivering proposed recommendations to maximize airspace access.
• Research and analyze international sovereignty policies (e.g., Freedom of Navigation, Incidents at Sea) and technical details (e.g., Flight Information Regions), delivering findings and recommended courses of action.
• Ensure compliance with USG policies on aviation fees, aircraft and personnel clearance procedures, and international sovereignty considerations.
• Advise on passport, visa, and entry/overflight requirements for DoD and DoD‑sponsored personnel deploying overseas.
• Provide historical background and analysis of current and future foreign clearance issues to support HAF/A10P FCP decision‑making.
• Prepare written FCP policy/procedure documentation and develop briefings for internal and interagency audiences.
• Represent and discuss USG FCP policy with Air Force, DoD, U.S. Embassies, and non‑governmental organizations in interagency forums.

Qualifications:

Minimum Experience:

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen 
Clearance: Must possess a TS-level clearance with SCI eligibility and maintain it
Education: Bachelor's degree 
Years of Experience: Twelve (12) years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline; to include five (5) years of DoD experience 

Additional Experience:

• Experience evaluating and interpreting DoD FCG information
• Knowledge of Air Staff, JS, and OSD organization

Preferred Qualifications:
Education: Master's degree
Years of Experience: Ten (10) years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline; to include five (5) years of DoD experience

Additional Experience: 

• Experience determining entry requirements for foreign countries
• Knowledge of international sovereignty issues
• Knowledge of AF foreign military and operating rights
• Knowledge of international civil aviation issues
• Knowledge of USAF special weapons overflight issues
• Knowledge of AF freedom of navigation issues
• Experience in planning, directing, and managing complex projects

Additional Information:
Location: Located at the Pentagon in Arlington, VA
On-site: This is a full-time on-site position

 

***This position is contingent upon contract award.***