Apogee Engineering

Provides engineering solutions with client-focused service

Policy Analyst - Fcp

Business AnalysisPosted on Nov 5

Full-timeArlington County, Arlington, VA, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Must be a United States citizen.
Must have an active Top Secret security clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information eligibility and be able to maintain it.
Bachelor's degree.
Three years of experience in the respective technical or professional discipline.
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.
Knowledge of Aircraft and Personnel Automated Clearance System management for NIPRNET and SIPRNET.
Knowledge of Foreign Clearance Guide management.

Responsibilities

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 and deliver 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.
Maintain and update the unclassified and classified Foreign Clearance Guide websites.
Edit and confirm Foreign Clearance Guide content changes to ensure compliance with international law and United States policy.
Maintain an electronic archive of past Foreign Clearance Guide versions.
Provide on-site policy, administrative, and helpdesk support for the NIPRNET and SIPRNET Aircraft and Personnel Automated Clearance System portals.
Develop, maintain, and deliver Foreign Clearance Program training products.
Conduct training for United States Embassy attachés, passport agents, and other personnel.
Sustain an outreach program to ensure Foreign Clearance Program issues are understood throughout the Department of War.
Perform technical analysis and support the promulgation of diplomatic clearance requirements for Prime Nuclear Airlift Force aircraft contained in the Foreign Clearance Guide and the classified Special Weapons Overflight Guide supplement.

Desired Qualifications

Master's degree.
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 Policy Analyst (FCP) 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, on-site position located at the Pentagon in Arlington, VA.

***This position is contingent upon contract award.***

Responsibilities

Policy, Procedure, & Analysis. 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.
Foreign Clearance Guide (FCG) Management. Maintain and update the unclassified and classified FCG websites, which serve as the single point of reference for DoW international procedures. Edit and confirm all content changes (approx. 12,000 per year) to ensure compliance with international law and U.S. policy. Maintain an electronic archive of all past FCG versions.
Aircraft & Personnel Automated Clearance System (APACS) Support: Provide on-site policy, administrative, and helpdesk support for the NIPRNET and SIPRNET APACS portals.
Training & Outreach. Develop, maintain, and deliver all FCP training products. Conduct training as needed for U.S. Embassy Attachés, passport agents, and other personnel. Sustain an outreach program to ensure FCP issues are widely understood throughout the DoW.
Prime Nuclear Airlift Force (PNAF) Support. Perform technical analysis and support the promulgation of diplomatic clearance requirements for PNAF aircraft as contained in the FCG and the classified Special Weapons Overflight Guide (SWOG) supplement.

Qualifications

Minimum Experience:

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen Clearance: Must have an active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility and be able to maintain itEducation: Bachelor's degreeYears of Experience: Three (3) years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline

Additional Experience:

Experience evaluating and interpreting DoD FCG information
Knowledge of Air Staff, JS, and OSD organization
Knowledge of APACS (NIPR & SIPR) Management
Knowledge of FCG Management.

Preferred Qualifications:

Clearance: TS/SCI

Education: Master's degree

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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