Foreign Clearance Program Specialist

K2 Group, Inc.; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

K2 Group, Inc. seeks a Foreign Clearance Program Specialist to advise on strategic deterrence and nuclear integration missions.

You will analyze workflows, conduct stakeholder discussions, and deliver actionable roadmaps to ensure compliance with host-nation sovereignty, foreign clearance, and arms control agreements. This contingent opportunity requires expertise in Defense foreign clearance procedures, APACS, and travel reporting, with strong data analysis and workshop facilitation skills to

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience processing and coordinating country and theater clearances.
• Strong knowledge of Defense foreign clearance procedures and international travel reporting protocols.
• Hands-on experience with APACS policy and procedures.
• Knowledge of FCP and international treaties relevant to military operations.
• Formal training: Foreign Disclosure Officer (FDO) Training, Antiterrorism Level II Training, OPSEC Level II Certification, Defense Travel System (DTS) Training.
• Bachelor's degree in International Relations, National Security Studies, Political Science, Public Administration, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end processing and coordination of country clearances and theater clearances for personnel and mission assets.
• Evaluate current organizational structures, day-to-day operations, and outcomes; identify process improvements and present strategic recommendations.
• Organize and facilitate workshops, stakeholder meetings, visits, and high-level conferences to gather insights and align compliance efforts.
• Utilize data analysis tools to maintain accurate travel, compliance, and reporting records.
• Interpret and apply foreign clearance procedures and travel reporting guidelines to support global military operations.

Skills

APACS policy

Data analysis

SharePoint

Microsoft Excel

Stakeholder management

Regulatory compliance

International travel reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in International Relations, National Security Studies, Political Science, Public Administration, or related field

Tools

APACS

DTS

Job description

* This is a contingent opportunity

Foreign Clearance Program Specialist

As a Foreign Clearance Program Specialist, you will advise clients within the strategic deterrence and nuclear integration mission set. You will analyze operational workflows, conduct stakeholder discussions, and provide actionable roadmaps to optimize processes while ensuring strict compliance with host-nation sovereignty laws, foreign clearance requirements, and arms control agreements.

Duties:

• Manage end-to-end processing and coordination of country clearances and theater clearances for personnel and mission assets in compliance with Defense regulations.
• Evaluate current organizational structures, day-to-day operations, and outcomes; identify process improvements and present strategic recommendations to team leads and client stakeholders.
• Organize and facilitate workshops, stakeholder meetings, visits, and high-level conferences to gather operational insights and align compliance efforts.
• Utilize data analysis tools -Including Microsoft Excel, SharePoint, and specialized databases- to maintain accurate travel, compliance, and reporting records.
• Interpret and apply Department foreign clearance procedures, international travel reporting guidelines, and applicable international agreements to support global military operations.

Requirements:

• 3+ years of direct experience processing and coordinating country and theater clearances.
• Firm understanding of Defense foreign clearance procedures, regulations, and international travel reporting protocols.
• Hands-on experience with the Aircraft and Personnel Automated Clearance System (APACS) policy and procedures.
• In-depth knowledge of the Department Foreign Clearance Program (FCP) and international treaties/agreements relevant to military operations.
• Formally completed training/certifications:

  • Foreign Disclosure Officer (FDO) Training

  • Antiterrorism Level II Training

  • OPSEC Level II Certification

  • Defense Travel System (DTS) Training

• Bachelor’s degree in International Relations, National Security Studies, Political Science, Public Administration, or a related field.

Clearance:

• TS/SCI clearance required