Foreign Clearance Program SME

Apogee Engineering, LLC•Arlington, VA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Apogee has an exciting new opportunity for a Foreign 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.

Requirements

Must be a US citizen
Must possess a TS-level clearance with SCI eligibility and maintain it
Bachelor's degree
Twenty-five (25) years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline
Fifteen (15) years of DoD experience
Experience evaluating and interpreting DoD FCG information
Knowledge of Air Staff, JS, and OSD organization

Nice To Haves

Master's degree
Twenty (20) years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline
Twelve (12) years of DoD 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

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.