--- title: 'Functional Expert at TSTC' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/functional-expert-tstc-washington-gd1940563xjv' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-07' --- # Functional Expert at TSTC - **Company:** TSTC - **Location:** Washington, DC - **Compensation:** $85k–$95k - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** hybrid - **Posted:** 2026-07-10 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-07 - **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/totalsystech/463c9319-3deb-4091-8148-011f424435c6 ## Job description Who Are We? TSTC is an award-winning, Woman Owned, HUBZone certified Small Business providing services to federal intelligence, law enforcement, civilian and defense agencies. Built upon our Total Service - Total Commitment® cornerstone, TSTC takes pride in our commitment to delivering excellence. Total Service - Total Commitment® is our commitment to our employees, to our teams, and to our clients. What We're Looking For: We are seeking a highly skilled and mission‑driven specialist to support the Department of War’s Foreign Clearance Program (FCP), including operational policy development, global access analysis, APACS system support, cybersecurity oversight, and international engagement. This role is critical to ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient movement of aircraft and personnel across international borders. The ideal candidate combines strong analytical skills, technical proficiency, and the ability to apply policy within complex international environments. This position is contingent upon award. ## Key Responsibilities Operational Policy & Global Access - 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. Foreign Clearance Guide (FCG) Management - 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. APACS Support & System Administration - 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. Development, Testing & Cybersecurity - 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 Information System Security Manager (ISSM) to manage RMF/eMASS activities and maintain the system Authority to Operate (ATO). - Sustain configuration management processes including version control, change documentation, and release tracking. Training & Outreach - 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. Prime Nuclear Airlift Force (PNAF) Support - Provide technical analysis and support diplomatic clearance requirements for PNAF aircraft contained in the FCG and Special Weapons Overflight Guide (SWOG). ## Qualifications Required: - Candidate must have a least a Bachelors 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. - Skilled in MS office suite - Works independently, proactively identifies, and completes task. - Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple teams, stakeholders, and SMEs Preferred: - Experience with APACS, FCG, or DoD travel systems. - Prior work involving international sovereignty policies, Freedom of Navigation, or global airspace access. - Experience supporting high‑visibility or mission‑critical DoD programs. Security Clearance and Where You'll Work - Applicants selected must be a U.S. Citizen and currently hold a Secret security clearance. - This position is onsite in Washington, DC ## About TSTC ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Total Systems Technologies Corporation (TSTC) is a woman-owned, HUBZone-certified government contractor delivering professional services in cybersecurity, data analytics, intelligence, and program management to federal agencies. - **Entity Type**: Private – Bootstrapped (no external funding disclosed) - **Headquarters**: Arlington, Virginia, United States - **Founded**: 2002 - **Founders**: Christine Podracky (President & CEO), Mark Podracky (COO / CRO) ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Federal government contracting – cybersecurity, risk management, data analytics, intelligence, program management, financial management, digital transformation - **Target customers**: U.S. Federal agencies (DHS, others) – B2G / Government - **Mission or purpose**: “Total Service – Total Commitment®” – a focus on customer value, quality, professionalism, continual improvement, and community investment. ## Products & Services TSTC offers professional services in the following areas: - **Cybersecurity & Risk Management**: Security assessments, compliance, and risk mitigation. - **Data Analytics and Visualization**: Turning data into actionable insights for decision-makers. - **Intelligence & Analysis**: Analytical support for national security and intelligence missions. - **Program & Acquisition Management**: Oversight and execution of complex government programs. - **Digital Transformation & Cloud Modernization**: Migrating legacy systems to modern cloud architectures. - **Financial Management & Internal Control**: Budgeting, accounting, and internal control services. All offerings are delivered as professional services (services-based, not proprietary software/hardware). ## Market Standing - **Valuation**: Not publicly available - **Key Metric**: Annual revenue described as “multi-million dollar business” (exact figure not publicly available) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not applicable (bootstrapped). Key certifications include SBA HUBZone, WOSB, ISO 9001, 14001, 20000‑1, 27001 (including cloud/privacy extensions), and CMMI‑SVC/DEV Maturity Level 3. - **Growth Signals**: Prime contractor to DHS since 2003; holds GSA MAS and OASIS+ contract vehicles; awarded “Platinum Award Winning Veteran’s Training Program”; Virginia Values Veterans certified. ## Competitive Advantages - **HUBZone & WOSB certifications** allow sole‑source contracts with federal agencies. - **Multiple ISO certifications** (quality, security, service management, privacy, environment) and **CMMI Level 3** (both services and development) demonstrate rigorous process maturity. - **Decades‑long institutional knowledge** of federal governance, policies, and working groups. - **Strong employee focus** and community involvement create high retention and expertise. ## Strategic Focus - Continual improvement of service quality and processes. - Deepening relationships with existing federal clients while leveraging HUBZone and WOSB status to win new contracts. - Expanding digital transformation and cloud modernization offerings. - Investing in employee development to maintain a highly skilled, cleared workforce. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Collaborative, supportive, and mission‑driven, with a focus on “Total Service – Total Commitment” extending to employees and communities. - **Work arrangements**: Hybrid, on‑site, and remote positions available (varies by contract/location). Locations include Washington, DC, Arlington/Reston/Springfield/Ashburn VA, Annapolis Junction MD, Colorado Springs CO. - **Benefits**: Competitive salaries, 401k with 3% match, annual and spot bonuses, flexible work arrangements, PTO plus holiday/wellness/birthday leave, medical/dental/vision, wellness programs, employee assistance program, training and development, performance reviews, tuition reimbursement. - **Veteran support**: Virginia Values Veterans certified, award‑winning veteran training program, veteran employee resource group, and proactive veteran/military spouse recruiting. - **Growth**: Clear advancement paths with training and upward mobility. ## Sources 1. [jobs.lever.co/totalsystech](https://jobs.lever.co/totalsystech) – Career listings (hybrid/on-site/remote details) 2. [totalsystech.com/who-we-are](https://totalsystech.com/who-we-are) – Company history, leadership, mission, certifications 3. [totalsystech.com/join-our-team](https://totalsystech.com/join-our-team) – Benefits, work environment, veteran programs 4. [totalsystech.com/learn-about-us](https://totalsystech.com/learn-about-us) – Service areas, certifications, company overview 5. 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