Senior Manager, Government Strategy & Engagement

CLEAR - Corporate•Washington, DC

1d•$145,000 - $175,000•Onsite

About The Position

CLEAR is building THE secure identity company of the future. Our mission is to make experiences safer and easier—physically and digitally. With more than 43 million Members and a growing network of partners across the world, CLEAR's secure identity platform is transforming the way people live, work, and travel. Whether it's at the airport, stadium, or throughout your everyday life, CLEAR unlocks the magic of frictionless experiences. The Senior Manager, Strategy & Engagement will develop and execute strategies that align CLEAR’s business priorities with the missions, requirements, and emerging opportunities across the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), and other government and aviation partners. You’ll operate at the intersection of government, regulation, operations, and technology—turning complex requirements and stakeholder priorities into actionable strategies that strengthen CLEAR’s operations and enable responsible growth.

Requirements

5+ years of experience across government, government affairs, public policy, regulatory affairs, homeland security, aviation security, or a related field, with significant experience working with DHS and/or TSA; direct TSA experience is strongly preferred
Deep expertise in aviation security, airport operations, and the relationship between federal requirements and airport-level execution, with the political judgment to navigate complex government environments
Building trusted relationships with senior government officials and other executive stakeholders while representing an organization with credibility, discretion, and sound judgment
Translating complex policy, regulatory, operational, and technical issues into practical strategies and concise executive-level recommendations that drive action
Leading through influence across multidisciplinary teams, operating effectively through ambiguity and pressure, and driving complex initiatives from strategy through execution; experience with biometrics, digital identity, traveler processing, regulated technology, or public-private partnerships is a plus
Willingness and ability to travel to airports, government offices, CLEAR locations, and partner meetings as needed

Responsibilities

Develop and execute strategies that align CLEAR’s business priorities with DHS, TSA, CBP, and other government and aviation partner priorities, identifying opportunities across aviation security, identity, traveler processing, and adjacent markets
Build and maintain trusted relationships with TSA and other government stakeholders, anticipating operational and policy needs and advancing priorities that strengthen CLEAR’s partnerships and support long-term growth
Translate regulatory, policy, operational, and political developments into clear recommendations, decision points, and action plans for senior CLEAR leaders
Partner across Corporate Affairs, Operations, Legal, Compliance, Product, Engineering, and Commercial teams to develop compliant pathways for new products, services, operating models, and strategic opportunities
Prepare executives and subject matter experts for high-impact government engagements through clear objectives, briefing materials, stakeholder strategies, key messages, and follow-through
Lead complex, cross-functional initiatives by establishing clear ownership, timelines, decision-making processes, and accountability while navigating ambiguity, competing priorities, and time-sensitive issues
Support regulatory and compliance priorities, including executive reporting, regulatory submissions, audits, inspections, and other high-priority government requests requiring cross-functional coordination