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Foreign Clearance Program SME
The Opportunity:
To effectively operate globally, organizations need help looking at their operation from the outside. Whether standing up a new organization, transforming an existing one, or transitioning an organization, our clients need a management professional possessing a detailed understanding of and compliance with host-nation sovereignty laws, foreign clearance requirements, and stringent arms control agreements.
That's why we need you, a seasoned professional who knows how to analyze every aspect of your customer's global operations and use your expertise to minimize risk and delays that may occur due to misinterpretation or misalignment with international clearance policies.
As a leader on our team, you'll ensure every AF operation remains free of clearance impediments and compliance with international agreements, enabling effective mission accomplishment while maintaining operational diplomacy. You'll be responsible for managing and maintaining the Foreign Clearance Guide, ensuring it contains accurate, up-to-date, relevant information aligning with current treaties, policies, and jurisdictional requirements.
This is a chance to enable operational excellence, strengthen compliance with agreements, improve interagency and international collaboration, and enhance national security.
Work with us as we help support the nation's nuclear deterrence mission.
Join us. The world can't wait.
You Have:

• 10+ years of experience in Foreign Clearance Programs (FCP)
• 5+ years of experience in the Department of War (DoW) Foreign Clearance Program (FCP), including working on Aircraft and Personnel Automated Clearance System (APACS) policy and procedures
• Experience processing and coordinating country clearance and theater clearance
• Experience in planning, directing, and managing complex and extended projects and operations
• Ability to use tools supporting data analysis and usable reporting such as Excel, Share Point, and database tools
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to pay strict attention to detail
• TS/SCI clearance
• Bachelor's degree in an international relations, national security studies, political science, or public administration field

Nice If You Have:

• 1+ years of experience in providing critical Airlift Forces support
• Experience with HQ USAF, Joint Staff, or STRATCOM
• Experience with foreign clearance data systems and reporting tools, and international sovereignty issues such as aircraft boarding, customs and inspections, or arctic sovereignty
• Experience with AF foreign military and foreign operating rights
• Knowledge of international treaties and agreements relevant to military operations
• Ability to coordinate international meetings, visits, and conferences with U.S. Air Force and DoW personnel
• Possession of excellent communication, interpersonal, and analytical skills
• Completion of DoW Defense Travel System (DTS) Training
• Cybersecurity, Certified Information System Auditor (CISA), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), or Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP) certification
• Foreign Disclosure Officer certification

Clearance:
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance is required.
Compensation
At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen's benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.
Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $99,000.00 to $225,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen's total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.
Identity Statement
As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.
Candidate AI Usage Policy
AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.
Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

• Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
• Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.
• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.
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