Foreign Clearance Programs SME

Joint Research and Development, LLC • Arlington, VA

18h

About The Position

JRAD is seeking candidates for a Foreign Clearance Program SME supporting Headquarters Air Force (HAF). This position is located in the NCR.

Requirements

• Proven experience evaluating and interpreting DoD Foreign Clearance Guide (FCG) inputs to ensure alignment with U.S. Government policy, customs, and practices.
• Demonstrated ability to determine foreign entry requirements for DoD and DoD‑sponsored personnel.
• Strong understanding of international sovereignty issues (e.g., aircraft boarding, customs and inspections).
• Knowledge of Air Force foreign military and foreign operating rights.
• Ability to address policy matters related to the Aircraft and Personnel Automated Clearance System (APACS).
• Familiarity with international civil aviation issues and their impact on military operations.
• Knowledge of Air Force freedom of navigation considerations.
• Understanding of USAF special weapons overflight issues.
• Experience planning, directing, and managing complex, long‑duration projects or operations.
• Knowledge of Air Staff, Joint Staff, and OSD organizational structures and documentation processes.
• Secret Security Clearance

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with U.S. Government policies related to aviation fees, aircraft and personnel clearances for overseas travel, passport and visa requirements for DoD and DoD‑sponsored personnel, and international sovereignty considerations
• Provide historical context and analysis of current and emerging foreign clearance issues, including entry and overflight requirements.
• Develop written documentation on Foreign Clearance Program (FCP) policies and procedures; prepare and deliver briefings; and represent issues in interagency forums.
• Coordinate and communicate FCP policy with Air Force, DoD, U.S. Embassies, and relevant nongovernment organizations.
• Respond to Government inquiries and address a broad range of FCPrelated issues, challenges, and policy questions.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Section 125 Flexible Spending Accounts for unreimbursed medical & dependent day care
• Disability Insurance
• 401K Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees