- Business Management /Finance/ Economics/Accounting
- Foreign Affairs and International Policy and Operations
- International and Domestic Security
- Engineering
- Office Support Professionals
- Human Resources/Information Technology/Legal
- Senior Executive Service
Business Management /Finance/ Economics/Accounting
Backed by specific degrees and experience, these positions are responsible for the U.S. Department of State's finance function, providing expertise to challenging assignments that range from developing financial projections and scenarios, to setting up, maintaining and assisting with records.
Contract Specialist
The U.S. Department of State must procure a wide variety of supplies, skills and services to operate effectively and efficiently around the world. You will be involved in the procurement and negotiation of agreements in the best interests of the U.S. Government.
Accountant and Auditor
The challenges here are equal to the work being done for a multinational company. You will determine the accounting and financial requirements to address the needs of our worldwide operations.
Economist
Few positions offer such a wide array of challenging assignments. You could be involved in everything from the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) to the World Trade Organization to environmental policy and its effect on the worldwide economy.
Financial Management Specialist
In order for the U.S. Department of State to be fiscally responsible, we need people who can identify and resolve operational irregularities and problems; provide financial advice and analyses; and be involved in a variety of financial management improvement projects.
Budget Officer
We need people knowledgeable about the laws, regulations, policies and techniques of Federal budgeting. This is an exceptional opportunity for you to contribute to the management, development and application of our highly sophisticated budget administration systems.
Foreign Affairs and International Policy and Operations
Apply your interest, knowledge or expertise in foreign affairs and/or policy as you work on transnational issues such as arms control, drugs, terrorism, environmental issues or human rights; help American and foreign citizens; or prepare speeches and briefings to be communicated to U.S. citizens.
Foreign Affairs Officer
The challenges you'll take on as a Foreign Affairs Officer will directly contribute to policy making in Washington, D.C. You could work with interagency partners, Congress or our overseas posts to help formulate and implement policy decisions, and manage foreign policy programs. Your assignments could relate to regional affairs or transnational issues such as arms control, drugs, terrorism, environmental issues or humanitarian affairs.
Civilian Response Corps Officer
The Active Component of the Civilian Response Corps is expeditionary diplomacy at its best: the team of “first responders” who plan and implement critical Reconstruction and Stabilization (R&S) activities in countries at risk of, in, or transitioning from conflict or civil strife. Civilian Response Corps officers train for, plan, support, and conduct U.S. Government R&S field operations and must be available to deploy worldwide within 48 hours of call-up. Click here for a list of current openings.
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Passport and Visa Specialist
In this vital job of serving American and foreign citizens, you will assist U.S. citizens in crisis situations, determine applicants' claims to American citizenship, issue passports and adjudicate requests for visas based upon applicants' eligibility for admission to the United States.
Public Affairs Specialist
Represent America to the world as you disseminate information about our programs through newspapers, radio, television, magazines, speeches and briefings for audiences in Washington, D.C., and throughout the United States.
International and Domestic Security
Protect America at home and abroad as you gather information on terrorist incidents and other criminal activities that pose potential threats; conduct background investigations and investigate passport and visa fraud; or protect U.S. and overseas employees, property, buildings and information against terrorists, foreign intelligence and criminals.
Intelligence Analyst
This is an ideal opportunity to utilize your expertise in a specific functional area or geographic region. Analysts at the U.S. Department of State advise, perform research and provide analysis in support of the formulation and direction of foreign policy. Other analysts gather information on terrorist incidents and other criminal activities to determine potential threats to our employees and facilities.
Criminal Investigator
Choose a career in the protection of America. Our investigators are qualified to carry weapons, have arrest authority and provide a variety of security functions. Your responsibilities could range from conducting background investigations on personnel, to passport and visa fraud investigations, counterintelligence, and other criminal investigations. Other responsibilities could also include investigating alleged espionage incidents and conducting damage assessments.
Security Specialist
Take on the vital job of protecting U.S. and overseas personnel, property, buildings and information against terrorists, foreign intelligence agents and criminals. You will develop and implement comprehensive security programs and procedures; and educate our employees on counterintelligence and vulnerabilities that might be exploited by foreign intelligence.
Engineering
Specialized degrees and experience qualify our experts for a variety of opportunities as they use their practical and creative problem-solving skills. These positions are responsible for highly advanced electronics systems and devices in a secure, worldwide environment, in addition to designing, building, acquiring and maintaining global embassies, consulates, office buildings and compounds.
Electronic Engineers
For the U.S. Department of State to operate effectively, it must make the most of highly advanced electronic systems and devices to communicate, remain secure and operate worldwide. You will be responsible for work related to the design, development and enhancement of these systems and devices.
Architect/Engineer/Facilities Management/Real Estate
Ready to apply your practical and creative problem-solving skills worldwide? You will help to design, build, acquire and maintain embassies, consulates, residences, office buildings and compounds around the world.
Office Support Professionals
The smooth operation of the U.S. Department of State is dependent on our Clerks, Administrators, Office Managers and Assistants working in positions that may be used as an entry level to great responsibility, or as a complete career path.
Without office support, the mission of diplomacy would not move forward. Office Support professionals play a critical role in ensuring the smooth operation and function of the U.S. Department of State at all levels, including the most senior. These positions can be used as an entry level to greater responsibility, or can become a total career offering a high level of job satisfaction and respect.
Clerks / Secretaries
Make the most of your versatility. You will be performing a wide range of duties — from arranging for travel, setting up conferences, receiving visitors and routing calls to monitoring the flow of information to senior officials, drafting memoranda and assisting specialists.
Office Managers
Apply your management, organizational and human resources skills to overseeing the people and processes that keep the U.S. Department of State working every day. This is an ideal position for an individual who possesses exceptional office leadership and delegation abilities.
Assistants
Few positions will allow you the opportunity to take on such a variety of challenges while gaining a functional understanding of a particular specialization. Expand your skills and increase your knowledge as one of the following:
- Program Assistant
- Budget Assistant
- Human Resources Assistant
- Administrative Assistant
- Staff Assistant
Human Resources / Information Technology / Legal
Similar to any organization, the U.S. Department of State requires the experience of professionals who know how to hire the right people; design and implement systems and procedures for the rapid sharing and storing of information worldwide; and provide legal advice and negotiate treaties and contracts.
Human Resources Specialist
The U.S. Department of State takes a great deal of pride in its successful recruitment and retention of highly talented individuals with outstanding credentials. You will be responsible for ensuring that we continue to employ the right people with the right skills, in the right place and at the right time, both in the United States and overseas.
Information Technology Specialist
Like any large organization, the U.S. Department of State runs on information. You will be responsible for designing and implementing systems and procedures to meet daily goals for the rapid sharing and storing of information worldwide.
Attorney
Represent an organization in which you will use all your abilities, while making a difference in America and the world. You will provide advice on international and domestic legal questions; negotiate treaties, agreements and contracts; draft and interpret legislation; and handle other matters in support of the work at the U.S. Department of State.
Senior Executive Service
If you are a visionary who can lead, manage, communicate and deliver results and wants to contribute to our changing world and make a difference in our global society, consider a career in the Senior Executive Service.
Working in a variety of managerial, supervisory and public policy-making positions, executives hold the responsibility of directing change and managing people through a results-driven philosophy, solid business acumen and excellent communication ability. For specific qualifications, please click here: http://www.opm.gov/ses/ecq.asp
