What are the responsibilities and job description for the Foreign Clearance Program SME position at Apogee Engineering, LLC?
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 itEducation: Bachelor's degree Years of Experience: Twelve (12) years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline; to include five (5) 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 degreeYears of Experience: Ten (10) years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline; to include five (5) 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, VAOn-site: This is a full-time on-site position
***This position is contingent upon contract award.***