Foreign Clearance Programs SME

JRAD 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 DoDsponsored 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 FCPrelated 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

When you work for JRAD you will never be just a number. We put people before profits!  

JRAD is committed to the health and well-being of its employees. We offer more paid time off than the average company upon hire and the following benefits are available to all full-time employees:  

• Health Insurance  
• Dental Insurance  
• Vision Insurance  
• Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance  
• Section 125 Flexible Spending Accounts for unreimbursed medical & dependent day care  
• Disability Insurance  
• 401K Plan  
• Tuition Reimbursement  

JRAD is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

The JRAD salary range for this position is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. There are many factors considered when determining the compensation provided in an offer. These factors include, but are not limited to position responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and contract terms and conditions.

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