Foreign Clearance Program SME

## Overview 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.\*\*\*** ## 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. ## Qualifications **Minimum Experience:** **Citizenship:** Must be a US citizen **Clearance:** Must possess a TS-level clearance with SCI eligibility and maintain it**Education:** Bachelor's degree **Years of Experience:** Twenty-five (25) years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline; to include fifteen (15) years of DoD experience **Additional Experience:** - Experience evaluating and interpreting DoD FCG information - Knowledge of Air Staff, JS, and OSD organization **Preferred Qualifications:** **Education:** Master's degree**Years of Experience:** Twenty (20) years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline; to include twelve (12) years of DoD experience **Additional 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 **Additional Information:** **Location:** Located at the Pentagon in Arlington, VA**On-site:** This is a full-time on-site position **\*\*\*This position is contingent upon contract award.\*\*\***