Foreign Clearance Programs SME

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

Roles/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 non‑government organizations.


• Respond to Government inquiries and address a broad range of FCP‑related issues, challenges, and policy questions.

Required Skills and Education:

• 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.

Security Clearance:

•  Secret 

The position description is only meant to be a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities performed by the incumbents of this position. The incumbents may be requested to perform position-related tasks other than those stated in this description. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

At Sayres, our employees enjoy an atmosphere conducive to realizing their potential through personal and professional development while simultaneously exceeding customers' expectations. We offer a broad spectrum of technical, engineering and administrative services including acquisition, financial and program management; fleet synthetic training; logistics; ship construction engineering; systems engineering and integration; wargaming; test and evaluation; security, counterintelligence and policy analysis and have been providing excellence in service to the Federal Government since 2001. Sayres is headquartered in Washington, DC with offices throughout the United States and has a presence abroad.

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