CLEAR
Senior Manager, Government Partnership Strategies (TSA and DHS)
$145K–$175K
Washington, DC, United States +1 · Manager · Full-time · Posted Oct 21, 2026
- Location
- Washington, DC, United States
Washington, District of Columbia, United States - Experience
- 5+ years; experience across the listed fields, with significant DHS and/or TSA experience.
About the job
Develops government partnership strategies and coordinates cross-functional work to align CLEAR’s business priorities with DHS, TSA, and other government and aviation partners.
What you'll do
- Build government relationships and advance strategic opportunities across aviation security, identity, and traveler processing.
- Translate policy, regulatory, operational, and political developments into recommendations and action plans for CLEAR leaders.
- Coordinate compliant cross-functional initiatives, government engagements, regulatory submissions, audits, and other government-facing work.
What they ask for
- 5+ years of experience in government, government affairs, public policy, regulatory affairs, homeland security, aviation security, or a related field, with significant DHS and/or TSA experience.
- Deep expertise in aviation security, airport operations, and how federal requirements are carried out at airports.
- Ability to build trusted senior-government relationships and turn complex issues into practical strategies and executive recommendations.
- Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives through ambiguity and pressure; willingness and ability to travel as needed.
Nice to have
- Direct TSA experience is strongly preferred.
- Experience with biometrics, digital identity, traveler processing, regulated technology, or public-private partnerships.
Pay
$145,000 - $175,000 USD base salary
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