Foreign Clearance Program Specialist

Booz Allen Hamilton•Arlington, VA

13d•$53,000 - $108,000

About The Position

The Foreign Clearance Program Specialist advises clients on improving operations related to strategic deterrence and nuclear integration. The role involves learning the client’s mission and organizational complexities, assessing its structure, day-to-day operations, and outcomes, and identifying effective practices and opportunities for improvement. The specialist uses discussions and workshops with stakeholders, analysts, and support staff to develop an understanding of the organization, then reviews proposed improvements and expected results with a team lead and the client. The position provides experience with host-nation sovereignty laws, foreign clearance requirements, and arms control agreements. The specialist processes and coordinates country and theater clearances, supports international travel reporting, and coordinates meetings, visits, and conferences. The role requires a TS/SCI clearance and a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.

Requirements

At least 1 year of experience processing and coordinating country clearance and theater clearance.
Knowledge of Department of War foreign clearance procedures and regulations.
Knowledge of international travel reporting procedures.
Ability to use data analysis and reporting tools such as Excel, SharePoint, and database tools.
Ability to coordinate meetings, visits, and conferences.
Ability to function in a dynamic working environment.
TS/SCI clearance.
Bachelor’s degree in International Relations, National Security Studies, Political Science, or Public Administration.

Nice To Haves

Experience with HQ USAF, Joint Staff, or STRATCOM.
Knowledge of Aircraft and Personnel Automated Clearance System (APACS) policy and procedures.
Knowledge of the Department of War Foreign Clearance Program (FCP).
Knowledge of international treaties and agreements relevant to military operations.
Completion of Foreign Disclosure Officer training.
Completion of Antiterrorism Level II training.
OPSEC Level II Certification.
Completion of Defense Travel System (DTS) training.

Responsibilities

Process and coordinate country clearance and theater clearance.
Analyze client organizational structures, day-to-day operations, and outcomes to identify effective practices and areas for improvement.
Use discussions and workshops with stakeholders, analysts, and support staff to understand client operations.
Review proposed improvement paths and expected results with the team lead and client.
Coordinate meetings, visits, and conferences.
Support international travel reporting procedures.