Policy Analyst (FCP)

Apogee has an exciting new opportunity to support Headquarters United States Air Force (HAF/A10) in the Foreign Clearance Program (FCP), providing comprehensive policy, operational, and technical expertise 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, 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, serving 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 and oversee 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.

Requirements

• 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 it.
  • Education: Bachelor's degree.
  • Years of Experience: Ten (10) 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.
    • Knowledge of APACS (NIPR & SIPR) Management.
    • Knowledge of FCG Management.
• Preferred Qualifications
  • Clearance: TS/SCI.
  • Education: Master's degree.
  • Years of Experience: Eight (8) 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.

Location

This position is located at the Pentagon in Arlington, VA, and is full-time on-site.