Remote Global Airspace Policy & Systems Specialist

TSTC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work allowed

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

TSTC in Washington, DC seeks a highly skilled specialist to support the Department of War’s Foreign Clearance Program (FCP), including policy development, global access analysis, APACS system support, cybersecurity oversight, and international engagement.

The ideal candidate blends strong analytical abilities with technical proficiency and the ability to apply policy within complex international environments; this on-site role is contingent upon award.

Qualifications

• Candidate must have at least a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited program.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in policy development, international operations, aviation operations, or related fields.
• Strong analytical and research skills, with the ability to interpret complex international regulations.
• Technical proficiency in system administration, software support, or application lifecycle processes.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks such as RMF and eMASS.
• Ability to manage sensitive information and maintain high attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• MS Office proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine operational concepts for aircraft and personnel clearances, including passport policy.
• Draft and recommend updates to overseas travel regulations based on emerging guidance.
• Analyze global access and overflight challenges; deliver recommendations to maximize airspace access.
• Research and assess international sovereignty policies and technical structures such as Flight Information Regions.
• Maintain and update both classified and unclassified FCG websites.
• Preserve an electronic archive of historical FCG versions.
• Review, edit, and validate high‑volume annual content changes for compliance with U.S. and international law.
• Provide on‑site subject‑matter expertise, policy guidance, and user support for APACS on NIPRNET and SIPRNET.
• Resolve user inquiries, manage trouble tickets, and support APACS’s 1.1M+ user base.
• Support application updates, upgrades, bug fixes, API integration, and server patch coordination with DISA.
• Track and consolidate system enhancement requests for the Configuration Control Board (CCB).
• Implement CCB‑approved changes and develop new software capabilities to meet emerging program needs.
• Maintain a secure development, build, and testing environment for APACS and FCG systems.
• Conduct code security scanning and corrective actions prior to deployment.
• Perform comprehensive system testing, validation, and evaluation of findings.
• Serve as or coordinate with the ISSM to manage RMF/eMASS activities and maintain the system ATO.
• Sustain configuration management processes including version control, change documentation, and release tracking.
• Develop and deliver Foreign Clearance Program training to U.S. Embassy Attachés, passport agents, and other stakeholders.
• Lead outreach initiatives to strengthen awareness and understanding of FCP policies across the workforce.
• Provide technical analysis and support diplomatic clearance requirements for PNAF aircraft contained in the FCG and SWOG.

Skills

Analytical skills

Policy development

MS Office

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree from accredited program

Tools

APACS

FCG

NIPRNET

SIPRNET

Job description

TSTC in Washington, DC seeks a highly skilled specialist to support the Department of War’s Foreign Clearance Program (FCP), including policy development, global access analysis, APACS system support, cybersecurity oversight, and international engagement.

The ideal candidate blends strong analytical abilities with technical proficiency and the ability to apply policy within complex international environments; this on-site role is contingent upon award.