Senior Manager, Government Partnership Strategies (TSA and DHS)

CLEAR is building THE secure identity company of the future. Our mission is to make experiences safer and easier—physically and digitally. With more than 43 million Members and a growing network of partners across the world, CLEAR's secure identity platform is transforming the way people live, work, and travel. Whether it’s at the airport, stadium, or throughout your everyday life, CLEAR unlocks the magic of frictionless experiences. The Senior Manager, Government Partnership Strategies (TSA and DHS) will develop and execute strategies that align CLEAR’s business priorities with the missions, requirements, and emerging opportunities across the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), and other government and aviation partners. You’ll operate at the intersection of government, regulation, operations, and technology—turning complex requirements and stakeholder priorities into actionable strategies that strengthen CLEAR’s operations and enable responsible growth.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute strategies that align CLEAR’s business priorities with DHS, TSA, CBP, and other government and aviation partner priorities, identifying opportunities across aviation security, identity, traveler processing, and adjacent markets; build and maintain trusted relationships with TSA and other government stakeholders, anticipating operational and policy needs and advancing priorities that strengthen CLEAR’s partnerships and support long-term growth; translate regulatory, policy, operational, and political developments into clear recommendations, decision points, and action plans for senior CLEAR leaders; partner across Corporate Affairs, Operations, Legal, Compliance, Product, Engineering, and Commercial teams to develop compliant pathways for new products, services, operating models, and strategic opportunities; prepare executives and subject matter experts for high-impact government engagements through clear objectives, briefing materials, stakeholder strategies, key messages, and follow-through; lead complex, cross-functional initiatives by establishing clear ownership, timelines, decision-making processes, and accountability while navigating ambiguity, competing priorities, and time-sensitive issues; support regulatory and compliance priorities, including executive reporting, regulatory submissions, audits, inspections, and other high-priority government requests requiring cross-functional coordination

Requirements

5+ years of experience across government, government affairs, public policy, regulatory affairs, homeland security, aviation security, or a related field; significant experience working with DHS and/or TSA; direct TSA experience strongly preferred; deep expertise in aviation security, airport operations, and the relationship between federal requirements and airport-level execution; political judgment to navigate complex government environments; building trusted relationships with senior government officials and other executive stakeholders; translating complex policy, regulatory, operational, and technical issues into practical strategies and concise executive-level recommendations; leading through influence across multidisciplinary teams; operating effectively through ambiguity and pressure; driving complex initiatives from strategy through execution; willingness and ability to travel to airports, government offices, CLEAR locations, and partner meetings as needed

Nice to have

experience with biometrics, digital identity, traveler processing, regulated technology, or public-private partnerships

Benefits

comprehensive healthcare plans; family-building benefits (fertility and adoption/surrogacy support); flexible time off; annual wellness stipend; free OneMedical memberships for you and your dependents; a CLEAR Plus membership; a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match; annual bonuses; commission; Restricted Stock Units; catered lunches every day; fully stocked kitchens; stipends and reimbursement programs for well-being and learning & development