Foreign Clearance Program SME (8659)

LOCATION: NCR - Pentagon / Joint Base Acostia-Bolling

STATUS: Contingent

TRAVEL: Up to 20% (Local)

CLEARANCE: Secret

BENEFITS: 401K, Life/Health/ Dental/Disability Insurance, Flexible Paid Leave, and Tuition Reimbursement

DESCRIPTION: PE is seeking candidates for a Foreign Clearance Program subject matter expert (Policy Analyst) supporting Headquarters Air Force.

Primary duties will include (but not limited to):

• 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 nongovernment organizations.
• Respond to Government inquiries and address a broad range of FCP related issues, challenges, and policy questions.
• Develop, maintain, and deliver all FCP training products. Conduct training as needed for U.S. Embassy Attaches, passport agents, and other personnel. Sustain an outreach program to ensure FCP issues are widely understood throughout the DoW.
• 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. 6,000 per year) to ensure compliance with international law and U.S. policy. Maintain an electronic archive of all past FCG versions.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• 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.
• Knowledge of Air Staff, Joint Staff, and OSD organizational structures and documentation processes.
• Understanding of USAF special weapons overflight issues.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

• Master's degree with 8+ years of experience OR Bachelor's degree and 10+ years of relevant experience OR Associate's degree and 13+ years of experience OR High School diploma and 16+ years of experience.
• Proven experience evaluating and interpreting DoD Foreign Clearance Guide (FCG) inputs to ensure alignment with U.S. Government policy, customs, and practices.
• Experience planning, directing, and managing complex, long duration projects or operations.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This is sedentary work which requires the following physical activities: reaching, sifting, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, feeling, repetitive motions, talking, hearing and visual acuity. Occasionally lifts to 20 lbs.

Employees must be able to see and hear, read, and write effectively in English. Requires adaptability, analyzing, assessing, calculating, decision making, dependability, good judgment, reading, memorizing, social skills, speaking, stress control and writing. Ability to understand, remember, and apply oral and/or written instructions or other information; Ability to apply common sense in performing job.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Up to 20% (Local)

EOE. Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.
Patricio Enterprises Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.