Manager, Airport Affairs

CLEAR - Corporate•New York, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

CLEAR is building THE secure identity company of the future, with a mission to make experiences safer and easier both physically and digitally. With over 38 million Members and a growing network of partners, CLEAR's secure identity platform is transforming how people live, work, and travel, enabling frictionless experiences at airports, stadiums, and in everyday life. The Manager, Airport Affairs is crucial for CLEAR’s airport growth strategy, operating at the intersection of executive leadership, commercial partnerships, and operational execution. This role involves architecting the governance, contract discipline, and cross-functional coordination necessary to scale CLEAR’s airport footprint nationwide. It is a high-visibility position that supports multi-million-dollar public-private partnerships and influences CLEAR's expansion within the aviation ecosystem.

Requirements

3–5+ years of experience in operations, business development, public sector administration, consulting, or partner management
Working with contracts, reporting requirements, or compliance tracking
Managing multiple workstreams with high attention to detail
Creating structure in ambiguous, fast-moving environments
Influencing stakeholders through clarity, organization, and data
Strong proficiency in Hubspot / Google Workspace / AI Agents

Nice To Haves

Supporting enterprise or public-sector partnerships preferred

Responsibilities

Own the operational infrastructure behind CLEAR’s airport portfolio — ensuring contracts, compliance, reporting, and renewals are executed flawlessly and proactively
Partner directly with the VP, Airport Affairs & Business Development to prepare executive-level materials that support strategic negotiations, renewals, RFP responses, and airport board engagements
Build scalable governance frameworks that strengthen long-term airport relationships and institutionalize best-in-class partnership management
Serve as the central coordination point across Legal, Finance, Product, Operations, and Marketing to ensure airport commitments translate into seamless execution
Deliver real-time relationship intelligence through CRM rigor, stakeholder mapping, and actionable reporting that informs growth strategy

Benefits

Work with talented team members motivated by our mission of making experiences safer and easier.
Offices are bright and energetic with an open concept and plenty of conference rooms and casual co-working spaces.
Catered lunches every day
Fully stocked kitchens
Invest in your well-being and learning & development with stipends and reimbursement programs.
Comprehensive healthcare plans
Family-building benefits (fertility and adoption/surrogacy support)
Flexible time off
Annual wellness stipend
Free OneMedical memberships for you and your dependents
A CLEAR Plus membership
A 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
Annual bonuses
Commission
Restricted Stock Units