Apogee Engineering

Provides engineering solutions with client-focused service

Foreign Clearance Program SME

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Full-timeArlington County, Arlington, VA, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

Must be a United States citizen.
Must possess a Top Secret-level clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information eligibility and maintain it.
A Bachelor's degree.
Twelve years of experience in the respective technical or professional discipline, including five years of Department of Defense experience.
Experience evaluating and interpreting Department of Defense Foreign Clearance Guide information.
Knowledge of Air Staff, Joint Staff, and Office of the Secretary of Defense organization.

Responsibilities

Serve as the on-site Foreign Clearance Program subject-matter expert and Government primary point of contact, providing overall guidance on Foreign Clearance Program requirements.
Respond to Government inquiries, resolve problems, and address concerns across the full spectrum of Foreign Clearance Program issues.
Develop and refine operational concepts for aircraft and personnel clearances, including Department of War 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, including Freedom of Navigation and Incidents at Sea, and technical details such as Flight Information Regions, delivering findings and recommended courses of action.
Ensure compliance with United States Government policies on aviation fees, aircraft and personnel clearance procedures, and international sovereignty considerations.
Advise on passport, visa, and entry and overflight requirements for Department of Defense and Department of Defense-sponsored personnel deploying overseas.
Provide historical background and analysis of current and future foreign clearance issues to support Foreign Clearance Program decision-making.
Prepare written Foreign Clearance Program policy and procedure documentation and develop briefings for internal and interagency audiences.
Represent and discuss United States Government Foreign Clearance Program policy with the Air Force, Department of Defense, United States Embassies, and nongovernmental organizations in interagency forums.

Desired Qualifications

A Master's degree.
Ten years of experience in the respective technical or professional discipline, including five years of Department of Defense experience.
Experience determining entry requirements for foreign countries.
Knowledge of international sovereignty issues.
Knowledge of Air Force foreign military and operating rights.
Knowledge of international civil aviation issues.
Knowledge of United States Air Force special weapons overflight issues.
Knowledge of Air Force freedom of navigation issues.
Experience planning, directing, and managing complex projects.

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.***

About the Company

Apogee Engineering

Provides engineering solutions with client-focused service

Apogee Engineering provides engineering consulting services, focusing on delivering practical, tailored engineering solutions for clients across various venues and projects. They work by collaborating with clients to understand needs, then designing, developing, and deploying the right engineering approach at the right time, with emphasis on integrity and excellence. The company differentiates itself through a client-first mindset, a small-business, family-like culture, and a commitment to mentoring and professional client support, ensuring reliability and long-term success for clients. The goal is to help clients succeed by providing dependable, effective engineering solutions and trusted partnerships.

Company size: 501-1,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Colorado, United States
Founded: 2004

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