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Subscribe to receive email updatesThe U.S. Department of State employs adventurous, adaptable, well-rounded strategic problem-solvers, from diverse educational, geographic and cultural backgrounds and perspectives, who want to make a contribution to our global society. If you have the desire to live and work in any country in the world, including those with unstable governments or infrastructures – or both - and have the ability to integrate into culturally diverse environments, we have an opportunity for you.

These U.S. citizens comprise the Foreign and Civil Services, in which there are over 30 different career paths from which to choose.

Foreign Service Officers: Choose a career track and register for the Foreign Service Officer Test +

Foreign Service Officers deal with a variety of ever-changing challenges, which may include consular services such as screening visa applicants and issuing visas; political initiatives such as observing elections in host countries; or analyzing and reporting on issues such as HIV/ AIDS, rights, fair trade, and technology. Foreign Service Officers work in one of five different career tracks: Consular, Economic, Management, Political and Public Diplomacy.

Foreign Service Specialists: Apply for IT, Med/Health, Admin, Security and other Specializations +

Foreign Service Specialists are instrumental in the daily operations of U.S. embassies and consulates, and are responsible for security, safety, and protection of people, technology and structures.

We require specific skills in the financial, technical and support services areas. Opportunities exist in seven different categories with 22 different Specialist jobs. These categories include: Security, Information Technology, Construction Engineering, Medical and Health, Office Management, Administration, and International Information English Language Programs.

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Administration: Financial Management Officer You will develop budgets and financial plans, control obligations and expenditures, prepare and audit payment vouchers, administer payroll plans, approve salary and allowance payments and monitor cash operations. OPEN: Deadline is June 26, 2013. Sign up to receive email updates
Administration: General Services Officer You will develop, plan, implement, and manage an ongoing program of support that includes contracting, inventory/property, physical facilities, space management, travel and transportation, motorpool, and maintenance and repair schedules. Closed: January 24, 2012. Sign up to receive email updates
Administration: Human Resources Officer HROs are responsible for recruitment, employee training and development, performance management, employee relations, salary and benefits administration, employee policies and procedures and position classification. Closed: March 27, 2012. Sign up to receive email updates
Construction Engineering: Construction Engineer CEs monitor and report on contract work overseas to ensure that the construction of new properties and renovation of existing properties are completed properly, on time and within budget. Closed: January 02, 2013.  Sign up to receive email updates
Facilities Management:
Facility Manager		 Working closely with the General Services Officer, you will manage the upkeep of buildings, grounds, fixtures and utilities overseas. OPEN: Deadline is July 17, 2013. Sign up to receive email updates
IT: Information Management Specialist IMSs manage and operate worldwide information technology infrastructure, including PC local and wide area networks, telecommunications systems, telephone and UHF/VHF programs, and diplomatic pouch and mail services. Closed: April 10, 2013. Sign up to receive email updates
IT: Information Management Technical Specialist (DIGITAL) IMTS/D duties include performing site surveys, installation and maintenance associated hardware and software for PC local and wide area networks. Closed: May 16, 2012. Sign up to receive email updates
IT: Information Management Technical Specialist (RADIO) IMTS/R duties include performing site surveys, installation and maintenance of associated hardware and software for UHF/VHF land mobile systems. Closed: May 29, 2013. Sign up to receive email updates
IT: Information Management Technical Specialist (TELEPHONE) IMTS/T responsibilities involve conducting site surveys, installation and maintenance of associated hardware and software for telephone PBX systems. Closed: September 12, 2012. Sign up to receive email updates
International Information /English Language Programs: English Language Officer ELOs are responsible for all Department of State-sponsored English teaching activities in that country, or as a Regional ELO with responsibilities for English language program activities in several countries, necessitating extensive travel. Closed: April 24, 2013. Sign up to receive email updates
International Information /English Language Programs: Information Resource Officer IROs counsel Mission Officials on effective information program resources and services, assess staff needs, carry out regional training programs, demonstrate and promote U.S. electronic information resources, and establish contacts with host country information and library institutions. Closed: July 20, 2012. Sign up to receive email updates
Medical and Health: Health Practitioner Foreign Service Health Practitioners, Family Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants with a family practice background, assume the role of a primary care provider in diagnosing and treating patients and will be responsible for administering a full range of community health care services, including preventive health education for the official mission community. OPEN: Deadline is July 17, 2013. Sign up to receive email updates
Medical and Health: Regional Medical Officer The RMO's duties include providing primary medical care and appropriate health information and disease prevention program at each post of responsibility as well as a host of other medical and health related responsibilities. Closed: October 31, 2012. Sign up to receive email updates
Medical and Health: Regional Medical Officer/Psychiatrist The RMO/P's duties include providing primary psychiatric care for each post in the supported geographical region as well as a host of other psychiatric and mental health related responsibilities. OPEN: Deadline is June 26, 2013. Sign up to receive email updates
Medical and Health: Foreign Service Regional Medical Technologist/MLS RMT/MLS duties include performing routine visitations to regional area Health Units to evaluate and monitor performance of local laboratory technologists. You will also maintain own laboratory at post of assignment as well as X-RAY equipment at your post of assignment and your assigned region. Closed: March 13, 2013. Sign up to receive email updates
Office Management: Office Management Specialist OMS duties include general office management, conference and visitor support, administrative and secretarial support. CLOSED: June 05, 2013. Sign up to receive email updates
Security: Diplomatic Courier Couriers are required to safeguard and escort diplomatic pouches containing classified and sensitive material between U.S. diplomatic missions overseas and the Department of State. Closed: July 18, 2011. Sign up to receive email updates
Security: Security Engineering Officer SEOs provide technical security support and engineering expertise to protect U.S. Foreign Service posts overseas, in Washington, D.C., or Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Responsibilities range from security system design, development and analysis to installation and testing. Closed: April 22, 2013. Sign up to receive email updates
Security: Security Technical Specialist STSs provide support and assist in worldwide technical security programs. These programs for which you will give overall program management, maintenance and support provide protection for Department of State facilities and personnel from technical espionage, acts of terrorism, and crime. Closed: April 22, 2013. Sign up to receive email updates
Security: Diplomatic Security Special Agent DSS Agents are specially trained Foreign Service security professionals; they are also sworn Federal law enforcement officers. Overseas, as a Regional Security Officer (RSO), you will advise ambassadors on all security matters and manage a complex range of security programs designed to protect personnel, facilities, and information. In the U.S., Special Agents protect the Secretary of State and visiting foreign dignitaries, investigate passport and visa fraud, and conduct personnel security investigations. Closed: March 30, 2012. Sign up to receive email updates
For more Diplomatic Security opportunities and information, please go to www.state.gov/m/ds/career.
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As a Civil Service employee, you’ll support U.S. foreign policy right here in the United States. You’ll help drive diplomatic principles and initiatives worldwide through conscientious work in the United States. In short, Civil Service professionals are dedicated to improving the world in which we live. Working in Washington, D.C., or other cities throughout the United States, Civil Service professionals work on everything from improving trade opportunities for U.S. businesses, to helping American couples adopt children from overseas, to monitoring human rights issues.

You can also visit USAJobs for a complete list of all Civil Service vacancies.

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  • U.S. Department of State Student Internship Program (Unpaid) - 2014 Spring - Job Announcement Number:
    INT-2013-0006
    Location Name:
    Washington DC Metro Area, District of Columbia (Domestic and Abroad)
    Department:
    Department Of State
    Occupation Code:
    General Student Trainee
    Pay Plan:
    NA
    Appointment Duration:
    Temporary
    Opening Date:
    Friday, May 24, 2013
    Closing Date:
    Monday, July 01, 2013
    Job Status:
    Full-Time
    Salary:
    $0.00 to $0.00 / Bi-weekly
    Pay Grade(s):
    NA to NA
    Who May Apply:
    Public
    Job Summary:
    Announcing the U.S. Department of State 2014 Spring Student Unpaid Internship. This program offers U.S. citizen undergraduate and graduate students the opportunity to participate in unpaid internships offer an intensive educational and experiential learning experience, which provides professional experience and personal growth and development within a foreign affairs environment. Applicants can continue to use the U.S. Department of State Internship Program brochure on careers.state.gov for basic information about the program, and information about bureaus and offices in the Department of State. Individual references to paid internships are no longer valid. Opportunities under the Student Internship Program are unpaid. The U.S. Department of State is the lead U.S. foreign affairs agency responsible for advancing freedom for the benefit of the American people and the international community. The Departments employees, Foreign Service Officers and Specialists, Civil Service professionals and Foreign Service Nationals work at over 265 locations overseas, and throughout the United States. Together, they help to build and sustain a more democratic, secure, and prosperous world composed of well-governed states that respond to the needs of their people, reduce widespread poverty, and act responsibly within the international system. The U.S. Department of State Student Internship is an unpaid, intensive internship offering U.S. citizen undergraduate and graduate students a chance to participate in the formulation and implementation of U.S. foreign policy, working closely with representatives of the U.S. Department of States Foreign and Civil Services. The program is both professionally and academically beneficial, providing participants with hands-on experience and insight into the substance and daily operations of U.S. foreign policy. About half of U.S. Department of State Student Internship participants serve in Washington, D.C., with a limited number of opportunities available at Department field offices and facilities in other cities in the United States. Approximately half of these opportunities are offered in many of the over 265 U.S. embassies, consulates and missions to international organizations around the world. The U.S. Department of State Student Experience is also the only program within the agency that offers U.S. citizen undergraduate and graduate students the opportunity to work at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate overseas. Applicants are allowed to select two bureaus or overseas posts in which they would like to work. Student Internship Programs are full-time opportunities, and generally last 10 weeks. The U.S. Department of State Student Internship is NOT part of the Pathways Program. Unpaid internships in the U.S. Department of State Student Internship program cannot be non-competitively converted to Pathways Internship appointments, nor can they be non-competitively converted to career positions in the U.S. Department of States Foreign or Civil Services. KEY REQUIREMENTS Must be enrolled as a degree-seeking student Must be taking at least half-time academic course load Must be at least a college Junior. Position subject to pre-employment background investigation Cumulative GPA 2.5 or higher
  • Program Analyst - Job Announcement Number:
    HRSC/OBO-2013-0081
    Location Name:
    Rosslyn, Virginia
    Department:
    Department Of State
    Occupation Code:
    Management And Program Analysis
    Pay Plan:
    GS
    Appointment Duration:
    Permanent
    Opening Date:
    Monday, June 10, 2013
    Closing Date:
    Friday, June 21, 2013
    Job Status:
    Full-Time
    Salary:
    $89,033.00 to $115,742.00 / Per Year
    Pay Grade(s):
    13 to 13
    Who May Apply:
    Public
    Job Summary:
    This position is located in the Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations, Office of the Executive Director (OBO/EX). The incumbent serves as the Bureaus program manager, technical expert and primary authority in information life-cycle management (records management).
  • Physical Security Specialist - Job Announcement Number:
    DS-2013-0401
    Location Name:
    Washington DC Metro Area, District of Columbia
    Department:
    Department Of State
    Occupation Code:
    Security Administration
    Pay Plan:
    GS
    Appointment Duration:
    Permanent
    Opening Date:
    Tuesday, June 11, 2013
    Closing Date:
    Friday, June 21, 2013
    Job Status:
    Full-Time
    Salary:
    $74,872.00 to $97,333.00 / Per Year
    Pay Grade(s):
    12 to 12
    Who May Apply:
    Public
    Job Summary:
    This is a non-status , non-permanent position. You do not acquire a competitive or excepted service status from this position. This position is located in the Security Support Division, Office of Domestic Facilities Protection under the directorate of the Assistant Director for Domestic Operations, Bureau of Diplomatic Security. You will be responsible for planning internal physical security policies, ensuring the daily operations, and providing advice and guidance to the Systems Operations Unit Staff and individuals seeking access assistance to Department of State facilities.
  • Program Analyst - Job Announcement Number:
    CA-2013-0190
    Location Name:
    Washington DC, District of Columbia (Washington, DC, US)
    Department:
    Department Of State
    Occupation Code:
    Management And Program Analysis
    Pay Plan:
    GS
    Appointment Duration:
    Permanent
    Opening Date:
    Thursday, June 13, 2013
    Closing Date:
    Thursday, June 27, 2013
    Job Status:
    Full-Time
    Salary:
    $74,872.00 to $115,742.00 / Per Year
    Pay Grade(s):
    12 to 13
    Who May Apply:
    Public
    Job Summary:
    This position is located in the Bureau of Consular Affairs, Passport Services Directorate, Office of Management Analysis and Coordination, (CA/PPT/MAC). The mission of the office is to provide operational oversight and coordination of communication and processes to the passport agencies, centers and production facilities across the United States. This position is also being announced through Merit Promotion procedures under Announcement #CA-2013-0189. Candidates who wish to be considered under both Public (US Citizens)and Merit Promotion procedures must apply to both announcements.
  • Support Services Specialist - Job Announcement Number:
    HRSC/OBO-2013-0080
    Location Name:
    Rosslyn, Virginia
    Department:
    Department Of State
    Occupation Code:
    Support Services Administration
    Pay Plan:
    GS
    Appointment Duration:
    Permanent
    Opening Date:
    Thursday, June 13, 2013
    Closing Date:
    Wednesday, June 19, 2013
    Job Status:
    Full-Time
    Salary:
    $51,630.00 to $81,204.00 / Per Year
    Pay Grade(s):
    09 to 11
    Who May Apply:
    Public
    Job Summary:
    This position is located in the Bureau of Overseas Building Operations (OBO), Deputy Director for Resource Management (RM), Office of the Executive Director (EX), Management Services Division (MSD), The incumbent serves as Support Services Specialist, will perform assignments of increasing complexity and criticality to Bureau operations with greater independence demonstrating the knowledge, skill and ability required to accomplish work assigned to support the bureau. This position is also being announced through Merit Promotion procedures under Announcement # HRSC/OBO-2013-0088. Candidates who wish to be considered under both Public (US Citizens)and Merit Promotion procedures must apply to both announcements.
  • Support Services Specialist - Job Announcement Number:
    HRSC/OBO-2013-0085
    Location Name:
    Rosslyn, Virginia
    Department:
    Department Of State
    Occupation Code:
    Support Services Administration
    Pay Plan:
    GS
    Appointment Duration:
    Permanent
    Opening Date:
    Thursday, June 13, 2013
    Closing Date:
    Wednesday, June 19, 2013
    Job Status:
    Full-Time
    Salary:
    $42,209.00 to $54,875.00 / Per Year
    Pay Grade(s):
    07 to 07
    Who May Apply:
    Public
    Job Summary:
    This position is located in the Bureau of Overseas Building Operations (OBO), Deputy Director for Resource Management (RM), Office of the Executive Director (EX), Management Services Division (MSD), The incumbent serves as Support Services Specialist, will perform assignments of increasing complexity and criticality to Bureau operations with greater independence demonstrating the knowledge, skill and ability required to accomplish work assigned to support the bureau. The incumbent performs as an advanced trainee in the support services function. Performs assignments of increasing complexity and criticality to Bureau operations with greater independence as he/she demonstrates the knowledge, skill and ability required to accomplish the work assigned.
  • Procurement Specialist - Job Announcement Number:
    HRSC/OBO-2013-0083
    Location Name:
    District of Columbia, District of Columbia
    Department:
    Department Of State
    Occupation Code:
    General Business And Industry
    Pay Plan:
    GS
    Appointment Duration:
    Permanent
    Opening Date:
    Friday, June 14, 2013
    Closing Date:
    Thursday, June 27, 2013
    Job Status:
    Full-Time
    Salary:
    $74,872.00 to $97,333.00 / Per Year
    Pay Grade(s):
    12 to 12
    Who May Apply:
    Public
    Job Summary:
    This position located in the Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO) Deputy Director for Resource Management (RM) Office of the Executive Director (EX), Management Support Division (MSD), General Services Branch (GSB). The incumbent serves as a Procurement Specialist responsible for directing or performing planning and advisory duties involving the requisition and procurement of supplies, equipment and services, supply management, and property management developing and recommending overall procurement plans designed to obtain goods and services in the most economical, timely, effective, and efficient manner, monitoring processes and practices through day-to-day analysis and special studies to determine problems, inefficiencies, and potential problems; and developing and implementing new or modified guidelines, work processes and administrative management practices to improve timeliness, efficiency, and effectiveness of work procedures and lnformatJon dissemination to managers and the workforce. This position is also being announced through Merit Promotion procedures under Announcement #OBO-2013-0084. Candidates who wish to be considered under both Public (US Citizens)and Merit Promotion procedures must apply to both announcements.
  • Passport Operations Officer - Job Announcement Number:
    CA-2013-0184
    Location Name:
    Dallas, Texas
    Department:
    Department Of State
    Occupation Code:
    Miscellaneous Administration And Program
    Pay Plan:
    GS
    Appointment Duration:
    Permanent
    Opening Date:
    Friday, June 14, 2013
    Closing Date:
    Friday, June 28, 2013
    Job Status:
    Full-Time
    Salary:
    $60,681.00 to $78,883.00 / Per Year
    Pay Grade(s):
    11 to 11
    Who May Apply:
    Public
    Job Summary:
    This position is primarily located in the Dallas Passport Agency (Dallas, TX) Passport Services Directorate, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Department of State. The incumbent will perform a range of administrative and operational duties for both the Dallas Passport Agency, and the El Paso Passport Agency (secondary duty location); and will travel frequently to perform work at secondary duty location. The Bureau of Consular Affairs administers law, formulates regulations, and implements policies relating to the broad range of consular services. As an Operations Officer, this position will oversee a broad range of functions that facilitate and/or directly involve Passport Services Directorate's ability to conduct affairs and provide effective services related to passport administration.
  • Security Training Specialist (IT Systems) - Job Announcement Number:
    DS-2013-0403
    Location Name:
    Dunn Loring, Virginia
    Department:
    Department Of State
    Occupation Code:
    Information Technology Management
    Pay Plan:
    GS
    Appointment Duration:
    Permanent
    Opening Date:
    Tuesday, June 18, 2013
    Closing Date:
    Friday, June 28, 2013
    Job Status:
    Full-Time
    Salary:
    $74,872.00 to $97,333.00 / Per Year
    Pay Grade(s):
    12 to 12
    Who May Apply:
    Public
    Job Summary:
    This is a non-status , non-permanent position. You do not acquire a competitive or excepted service status from this position. This position is located in the Security and Engineering and Computer Security Division, Office of Training and Performance Standards, Bureau of Diplomatic Security. You will be responsible for presenting a government-wide information assurance and cyber security training curriculum to support the Security and Engineering and Computer Security Division's mandate of improving information systems security and cyber security role-based training, establishing a viable mechanism to acquire, distribute, and support information security training solutions, and to maximize resources to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of federal information and related systems.
  • Supervisory Foreign Affairs Officer - Job Announcement Number:
    CSO-2013-0012
    Location Name:
    Washington DC, District of Columbia (Washington, DC, US)
    Department:
    Department Of State
    Occupation Code:
    Foreign Affairs
    Pay Plan:
    GS
    Appointment Duration:
    Permanent
    Opening Date:
    Tuesday, June 18, 2013
    Closing Date:
    Monday, July 01, 2013
    Job Status:
    Full-Time
    Salary:
    $123,758.00 to $155,500.00 / Per Year
    Pay Grade(s):
    15 to 15
    Who May Apply:
    Public
    Job Summary:
    This position is located within the Bureau of Conflict and Stabilization Operations' Office of Overseas Operations and reports to the Director of Overseas Operations (D/OP). The incumbent assists the Deputy Assistant Secretaries of Overseas Operations (DAS/OP) and Policy, Partnership and Learning (DAS/PPL) and Director in managing and setting priorities for the Civil Service, Foreign Service and contractor staff and ensuring all OP units are fully integrated. The incumbent serves as an Engagement Division Chief (EDC) for one or more DOS regions in leading CSOs assessments, planning, operations and evaluations for the U.S. Governments (USGs) conflict and stabilization operations in priority areas and acts as a Section Head in Overseas Operations in advising and representing the Office Director on all key issues and activities related to Overseas Operations' programs and functions.
  • Acquisition Management Analyst - Job Announcement Number:
    DS-2013-0408
    Location Name:
    Arlington, Virginia
    Department:
    Department Of State
    Occupation Code:
    General Business And Industry
    Pay Plan:
    GS
    Appointment Duration:
    Temporary
    Opening Date:
    Tuesday, June 18, 2013
    Closing Date:
    Friday, June 28, 2013
    Job Status:
    Full-Time
    Salary:
    $89,033.00 to $115,742.00 / Per Year
    Pay Grade(s):
    13 to 13
    Who May Apply:
    Public
    Job Summary:
    This is a non-status, non-permanent position. You do not acquire a competitive or excepted service status from this position. This position is located in the Office of Overseas Protective Operations (DS/IP/OPO), under the Assistant Director for International Programs, Bureau of Diplomatic Security. The incumbent is responsible for providing acquisition policy guidance and contract and task order administration and management support to the Office of Overseas Protective Operations, which directs programs that ensure the protection of U.S. personnel, facilities, and information overseas. The position is located in Arlington, Virginia.
  • Senior Advisor - Job Announcement Number:
    DS-2013-0393
    Location Name:
    Rosslyn, Virginia
    Department:
    Department Of State
    Occupation Code:
    Miscellaneous Administration And Program
    Pay Plan:
    GS
    Appointment Duration:
    Permanent
    Opening Date:
    Tuesday, June 18, 2013
    Closing Date:
    Friday, June 28, 2013
    Job Status:
    Full-Time
    Salary:
    $123,758.00 to $155,500.00 / Per Year
    Pay Grade(s):
    15 to 15
    Who May Apply:
    Public
    Job Summary:
    This is a non-status, non-permanent position. You do not acquire a competitive or excepted service status from this position. This position serves as a Senior Advisor for the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Diplomatic Security, High Threat Posts Directorate (DS/HTP). The Senior Advisor provides expert policy guidance and program support for security operations in high threat posts served by DS/HTP and reports directly to the DS/HTP Deputy Assistant Secretary (DAS) or his designee. The work location is Rosslyn, VA., with infrequent short-term travel to high threat posts.
Student Programs: Internship, fellowships and other programs for Graduate, Undergraduate and High School students +

The U.S. Department of State also offers a number of internship and fellowship opportunities for high school, undergraduate and graduate students. You can also subscribe to receive email updates under Keep Me Informed regarding any of these programs.

 

U.S. Department of State Student Internship Program (unpaid)

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U.S. Department of State Student Internship Program (unpaid)

This program, for students with a minimum of 60 credit hours or greater, provides the opportunity to work in U.S. Embassies throughout the world, as well as in various bureaus located in Washington, D.C. and at Department offices spread around the United States. This unpaid program is designed to provide substantive experiences in a Foreign Affairs environment.

Download the Student Internship Program Brochure (pdf).

 OPEN: Deadline is July 1, 2013. Subscribe to receive email updates


Pathways Program (paid)

The Pathways Program includes three paid Civil Service programs located in Washington, D.C. Specific positions will be posted here when the application window opens. Please register under Keep Me Informed to receive automatic notifications about these opportunities.

For specific inquiries on the Pathways Internship Programs (ITEP and IEP), please contact HRSC@state.gov

For specific inquiries on all other Pathways Programs, please contact PathwaysPrograms@state.gov.

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Internship Program

The Pathways Internship program includes both the Internship Temporary Program (ITEP) and the Internship Experience Program (IEP).

Both are targeted toward students enrolled in a wide variety of educational institutions from high school to graduate school and professional school levels. Both provide students with opportunities to explore Federal careers while being paid for the work performed.

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Recent Graduates Program

This new program targets recent graduates of trade and vocational schools, community colleges, universities, and other qualifying educational institutions or programs. To be eligible, applicants must apply within two years of degree or certificate completion. Veterans who, due to military service, were unable to apply for positions, will have up to two years from their release or discharge from active duty, not to exceed six years after degree and/or certificate completion. Successful applicants will be placed in a one-year career development program.

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Presidential Management Fellows Program (PMF)

For more than three decades, the PMF Program has been the Federal government's premier leadership development program for advanced degree candidates. The Program focuses on developing a cadre of potential government leaders. Under the regulations proposed by OPM, the eligibility window for applicants is expanded, making the program more "student friendly" by aligning it with academic calendars.

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Other Student Programs

PLEASE NOTE: There are several student programs that do not use the Gateway to State/USAJobs online application process (Workforce Recruitment Program, Pamela Harriman Foreign Service Fellowships, Council of American Ambassadors Fellowships).

Please go to the Student Programs page for application information and to subscribe to receive email notifications regarding these programs.

Limited Non-Career Appointments (Consular Adjudicators, RNs, Social Workers, Security Protective Specialists) +

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Consular Adjudicator: Spanish CA LNAs serve on the front lines of a U.S. Embassy or Consulate and are critical to America’s national security. CA LNAs conduct one-on-one interviews and review supporting documentation to determine if a foreign national meets the requirements for entry into the United States. Requires exceptional English grammar and fluency in Spanish. Closed: March 05, 2013 Sign up to receive email updates
Consular Adjudicator: Mandarin Chinese CA LNAs serve on the front lines of a U.S. Embassy or Consulate and are critical to America’s national security. CA LNAs conduct one-on-one interviews and review supporting documentation to determine if a foreign national meets the requirements for entry into the United States. Requires exceptional English grammar and fluency in Mandarin Chinese. Closed: March 05, 2013 Sign up to receive email updates
Consular Adjudicator: Portuguese CA LNAs serve on the front lines of a U.S. Embassy or Consulate and are critical to America’s national security. CA LNAs conduct one-on-one interviews and review supporting documentation to determine if a foreign national meets the requirements for entry into the United States. Requires exceptional English grammar and fluency in Portuguese. Closed Sign up to receive email updates
Registered Nurse RN LNAs are responsible for U.S. Department of State medical and safety policies, provision of a range of medical services, and the actual performance of all of the following essential functions in addition to routine medical care. Closed: April 10, 2013. Sign up to receive email updates
Social Worker Social Worker LNAs will have multifaceted responsibilities in the Embassy which includes but is not limited to the assessment of psychiatric issues, conflict resolution, consultation on violence in the workplace, and crisis management training. Closed: April 10, 2013 Sign up to receive email updates
Security Protective Specialist Protective Specialists provide a variety of personal protective services to Department officials and employees at overseas locations in accordance with Department of State and Bureau of Diplomatic Security established protective security policies, standards, and procedures. Closed Sign up to receive email updates
Professional Fellowships: for mid/upper-level professionals, and Diplomacy Fellows/PMF for grads/post-grads +

Whether you’re a mid- or senior-level professional in the private sector, state or local government, the non-profit world, a tenured or tenure-track academic, or a PhD scientist or an engineer with work experience, one of our professional fellowships may be right for you. These unique programs allow experienced professionals and academics to serve with the United States Government (USG) and work on global issues of vital importance to America, such as counterterrorism, human rights, international development assistance, nonproliferation, and healthy ecosystems.

If you’re ready to apply your expertise and experience to diplomacy, the U.S. Department of State’s professional fellowships are the perfect place to start. You may find a fellowship that fits your background among these opportunities:

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Franklin Fellows Program The Franklin Fellows Program is open to mid- and senior-level professionals from both private sector and non-profit entities, including NGOs, academia, foundations, and associations. Open  
Foster Fellows Program This is one-year, fully-funded fellowship position in the Arms Control, Verification and Compliance Bureau, the International Security and Nonproliferation Bureau, or the Political-Military Affairs Bureau. The program is designed for those tenure or tenure-tracked academics who wish to apply their innovative thinking to the Department, while experiencing and contributing to the policymaking process firsthand. Closed: March 15, 2013 Subscribe to receive email updates
AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellowship Program The AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellowship Program requires a PhD or an equivalent doctoral-level degree at the time of application – or a master's degree in engineering and at least three years of post-degree professional experience. Closed Subscribe to receive email updates
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The U.S. Department of State is hiring highly skilled and motivated U.S. citizens to work at the U.S. Embassy in Kabul, in east central Afghanistan.

This is a unique opportunity to serve our nation by encouraging better communication between countries to foster democratic ideals, improved human rights, and a healthier global environment.

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Currently, the Iraq Transition Assistance Office (ITAO) is hiring highly skilled and motivated United States citizens, including current permanent Federal employees on behalf of the Department of State to serve our nation in Iraq’s "International Zone" — an area of approximately five square kilometers, about 6 miles from the Baghdad International Airport (BIAP). The U.S. Department of State’s mission is to support the rights of the Iraqi people as they govern themselves, defend their country, and rebuild their economy.

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