Diplomatic Aviation Clearances Specialist

Red Gate Group; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible time off

11 paid holidays

401(k) matching

Full medical, dental, and vision

Job summary

The Red Gate Group is seeking a Foreign Clearance Program (FCP) Expert to support AF/A10P in managing DoD clearances. The role requires interpreting the DoD Foreign Clearance Guide, coordinating with embassies, DoS, FAA, and interagency partners to ensure compliance with U.S.

policy and international law. Responsibilities include policy development, training, and preparing briefing documents for senior leaders, while maintaining APACS system support and facilitating travel for DoD personnel.

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance required.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in foreign clearances, aircraft diplomatic clearances, international aviation, or sovereignty policy.
• Experience reviewing and interpreting the DoD Foreign Clearance Guide for compliance.
• Knowledge of passport and visa requirements for DoD personnel.
• Strong written and verbal communication; briefing interagency audiences.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine policies and procedures for aircraft diplomatic clearances, international personnel travel, and DoD passport requirements.
• Maintain and update the classified and unclassified DoD Foreign Clearance Guide, ensuring content complies with international law and U.S. Government policy.
• Analyze global access, overflight, and international sovereignty issues and recommend solutions that support U.S. military operations.
• Research airspace access, Flight Information Regions, Air Defense Identification Zones, Freedom of Navigation, and other aviation-related policy matters.
• Provide policy and administrative support to FCG and APACS users, including interpreting country-specific travel and clearance requirements.
• Support APACS system maintenance, upgrades, user issue resolution, and proposed system enhancements.
• Maintain guidance for specialized aircraft diplomatic clearances, including Prime Nuclear Airlift Force requirements and the Special Weapons Overflight Guide.
• Develop and deliver FCP training and outreach for embassy personnel, defense attachés, passport agents, Air Force exchange officers, and other stakeholders.
• Prepare policy papers, briefings, decision documents, and recommendations for senior leaders and interagency audiences.
• Respond to short-notice taskings and Government inquiries, and represent FCP positions in interagency forums as directed.

Skills

Foreign clearances

Aviation policy

Interagency briefing

Policy analysis

Written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

The Red Gate Group is seeking a Foreign Clearance Program (FCP) Expert to support AF/A10P in managing DoD clearances. The role requires interpreting the DoD Foreign Clearance Guide, coordinating with embassies, DoS, FAA, and interagency partners to ensure compliance with U.S.

policy and international law. Responsibilities include policy development, training, and preparing briefing documents for senior leaders, while maintaining APACS system support and facilitating travel for DoD personnel.