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Domestic / Civil Service

Program Coordinator

This position is assigned to the Revocation and Coordination Division, Office of Screening, Analysis, and Coordination, Visa Services Directorate, Bureau of Consular Affairs (CA/VO/SAC/RC). The incumbent responds to questions and inquiries regarding visa screening and vetting policies and processes, advocates for VO interests on visa screening cases, and coordinates and negotiates between NCTC and State Department on visa screening procedures and specific case outcomes.

Washington, District of Columbia

Closing Date: May 22, 2026

Foreign Affairs Officer

The this position is located in the Office of Regional and Security Programs, Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs (EAP/RASP). EAP/RASP coordinates and implements regional and cross- cutting policies and programs across all EAP offices and overseas posts; represents the EAP Bureau on regional political and security program matters in interagency discussions and with foreign governments.

Washington, District of Columbia

Closing Date: May 22, 2026

Supervisory Human Resources Specialist

This position is located in the Workforce Operations Office (M/EX/BOD/WOO), in the U.S. Department of State (DOS). M/EX provides services to the M Family's workforce with more than 8,000 employees (this does not include the Bureaus of Consular Affairs (CA) and Diplomatic Security (DS)), in addition to having an Enterprise Services Directorate that supports the entire Department through its programs and projects.

District of Columbia, District of Columbia

Closing Date: May 22, 2026

Supervisory Foreign Affairs Officer

This position is located in the front office of the Under Secretary for Foreign Assistance, Humanitarian Affairs and Religious Freedom (F). The position serves as a Supervisory Foreign Affairs Officer with responsibility for formulating and implementing foreign assistance policies for priority foreign policy areas and regions in which the Department has high priority and high visibility interests.

Washington, District of Columbia

Closing Date: May 22, 2026

Physical Security Specialist

This position is located in the Project Coordination Branch of the Office of Physical Security Programs, Bureau of Diplomatic Security (DS/FSD/PCB). DS/FSD/PCB provides physical security oversight and planning for all Interagency Security Committee (ISC) Level I-IV Department facilities within the national capital region - including state annexes, DS field offices, DS resident agent offices, passport agency centers, and supporting facilities. For more information about the Bureau, visit DS.

Arlington, Virginia

Closing Date: May 22, 2026

Office Director

The position is located in the Office of Civil Service Talent Management (HR/CSTM). The Office is responsible for the full range of human resources (HR) management functions for the Department's Civil Service workforce, including: merit staffing, career development and training, performance management, executive resources and compliance and evaluation.

Washington, District of Columbia

Closing Date: May 25, 2026

Office Director

This Office Director position is located in the Bureau of Human Resources, Office of Organization and Talent Analytics (HR/OTA) in Washington, DC. The mission of HR is to recruit, develop, and empower the world's premier diplomatic team to advance U.S. foreign policy goals. This includes taking care of the Department of State's people as we continually endeavor to serve and deliver dynamic 21st-century talent management. The incumbent reports to a DAS in HR.

Washington, District of Columbia

Closing Date: May 25, 2026

SUPERVISORY INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST (Digital Forensics Lab Director)

This position is in the Office of Investigations (INV). The mission is to conduct worldwide criminal, civil, and administrative investigations impacting Department programs, personnel and resource. INV has broad jurisdiction over criminal, civil, and administrative investigations of alleged violations of Federal laws, regulations, and policies relating to Department, U.S. Agency for Global Media, and U.S. Section of the International Water and Boundary Commission programs and operations.

Washington, District of Columbia

Closing Date: May 26, 2026

ATTORNEY-ADVISOR (GENERAL)

This position is in the Office of General Counsel (OGC). The OGC provides legal advice to the Inspector General, senior staff, and others in OIG on the full range of activities within OIG, including inspections, investigations and audits. OGC is responsible for managing OIG's Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act programs. The Counsel to the Inspector General reports to the Inspector General and is independent from the State Department's Legal Adviser and USAGM's General Counsel.

Washington, District of Columbia

Closing Date: May 26, 2026

Supervisory Human Resources Specialist

Serves as the Supervisory Human Resources Specialist for the Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs. Guides and manages the overall provision of Talent Management Services, policies, and programs for bureau domestic and overseas locations.

Washington, District of Columbia

Closing Date: May 26, 2026

Foreign Affairs Officer

Located in the Bureau of Economic, Energy, and Business Affairs, under the Deputy Assistant Secretary for International Finance and Development, Office of Investment Affairs (EEB/IFD/OIA). Serves as a senior advisor to EEB/IFD/OIA. Develops and implements strategic efforts, programs, and policies to advance the Department's investment objectives outlined in the Joint Strategic Plan.

Washington, District of Columbia

Closing Date: May 26, 2026

Human Resources Specialist (Classification)

This position is located in the Bureau of Human Resources, Office of Organization and Talent Analytics, Classification and Compensation Policy Division (HR/OTA/CCP).

District of Columbia, District of Columbia

Closing Date: May 26, 2026

Management Analyst

This position is located in the Bureau of Human Resources, Office of Civil Service Talent Management, Executive Resources and Performance Management Division (HR/CSTM/ERPM). ERPM provides integrated executive policy and operational support services in a centralized location to the Senior Executive Service (SES), Senior Level (SL), Scientific and Professional (ST), Schedule C population, and the Department's Executive Resources Board (ERB).

Washington, District of Columbia

Closing Date: May 27, 2026

Program Coordinator

This position is located at the National Visa Center (NVC) in Portsmouth, NH. The National Visa Center (NVC) is organized within the Office of Domestic Operations, Visa Services Office, Bureau of Consular Affairs (CA/VO/DO). The position serves as a Program Coordinator with responsibility for the planning and coordination of a strong and effective Post Liaison Program.

Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Closing Date: May 27, 2026

Supervisory Information Technology Specialist (INFOSEC)

This position is located in the Security Unit, Executive Technology, Office of the Executive Secretariat, Office of the Secretary of State (S/ES-ET). You will serve as a Supervisory Information Technology Specialist (Infosec) responsible for Supervising a team of Information Management Specialists. Note: the position's official title is Information Technology Specialist (Infosec).

Washington, District of Columbia

Closing Date: May 27, 2026

General Engineer

These are TEMPORARY, INTERMITTENT positions located in the Overseas Support Services Branch, Bureau of Diplomatic Security. The incumbent serves as a General Engineer responsible for the authoritative security engineering services involving technical security countermeasures inspections and investigations, physical and technical security, inspection of structural modifications, maintenance, and installation of complex security equipment systems.

Arlington, Virginia

Closing Date: May 27, 2026

Program Analyst

This position is located in the Bureau of Human Resources, Office of Performance Evaluation, Program Development and Guidance Division (HR/PE/GD) which draws on governing precepts established in collaboration with senior policy makers and union representatives to ensure that the merit principles underlying the Foreign Service selection systems function efficiently and transparently.

Washington, District of Columbia

Closing Date: May 28, 2026

Foreign Affairs Officer

This position is located in the Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs (NEA). As geographic Bureau, NEA is responsible for the general conduct of foreign relations with countries in their respective geographic region.

Washington, District of Columbia

Closing Date: May 28, 2026

Program Analyst

This position is located in the Bureau of Human Resources, Office of Employee Relations, Accountability & Discipline Division (HR/ER/AD) which develops, implements, and administers conduct and discipline policies for the Department's Foreign and Civil Service. This position will support the division by providing administrative support to include producing reports for data calls, pulling documents for requests under the Freedom of Information Act, and accessing information in HR data systems.

Washington, District of Columbia

Closing Date: May 28, 2026

Foreign Affairs Officer

This position is in the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, Office of Foreign Assistance (SCA/FA). This office advances Bureau strategic goals through coordination and management of foreign assistance in the SCA region and oversees policy on specific discrete issues, including counterterrorism, China, critical minerals, and sanctions. The office's work has high public visibility as well as senior Administration and Congressional attention.

Washington, District of Columbia

Closing Date: May 28, 2026

Staff Assistant

The Staff Assistant is located in the Office of the Deputy Secretary of State (D) in the Office of the Secretary. S/he works closely with other Staff Assistants, Special Assistants, and Chief of Staff to perform duties consistent with analysis and support required by the Deputy Secretary and Chief of Staff. S/he will perform functions in support of D Front Office leadership with a high degree of tact and knowledge of Department policies and procedures.

Washington, District of Columbia

Closing Date: May 29, 2026

Compliance Specialist

This position is located in the Bureau of Political Military Affairs (PM), Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC), Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (DTCC). DTCC is tasked with ensuring compliance with the Arms Export Control Act (AECA) and International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) through civil enforcement of the regulations and coordination with law enforcement regarding criminal violations. For more information about the Directorate, visit: DDTC

Washington, District of Columbia

Closing Date: Jun 03, 2026

Interpreter

This position is located in the Department of State, Executive Office for Management, Office of Language Services, Interpreting Division (M/EX/LS/I). The Division traditionally handles the most difficult interpreting assignments in the federal government. This position provides master-level simultaneous and consecutive interpreting between English and French in exceptionally high-level settings.

Washington, District of Columbia

Closing Date: Jun 04, 2026

Interpreter

This position is located in the Department of State, Executive Office for Management, Office of Language Services, Interpreting Division (M/EX/LS/I). The Division traditionally handles the most difficult interpreting assignments in the federal government. This position provides master-level simultaneous and consecutive interpreting between English and Japanese in exceptionally high-level settings.

Washington, District of Columbia

Closing Date: Jun 04, 2026

Passport Specialist - Direct Hire Authority

This serves as public notice for the use of an Agency-specific Direct Hire Authority. Applicants will be forwarded to the selecting official for consideration. We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies. These positions are located in San Francisco, California. Passport Specialists adjudicate passport applications and provide guidance in dealing with the ever-increasing volume of passport applications.

San Francisco, California

Closing Date: Jun 05, 2026



Worldwide / Foreign Service

Foreign Service Office Management Specialist (FS 9017)

Department of State Posts - Overseas and Domestic

Closing Date: Sep 30, 2026

Foreign Service Consular Fellow - Arabic, Mandarin Chinese, Portuguese, and/or Spanish Proficiency

Department of State Posts - Overseas and Domestic

Closing Date: Sep 30, 2026

Foreign Service Diplomatic Technology Officer (FP 2885)

Department of State Posts - Overseas and Domestic

Closing Date: Sep 30, 2026

Diplomatic Security Foreign Service Special Agent (SA) (FP-2501)

Department of State Posts - Overseas and Domestic

Closing Date: Dec 31, 2026

Diplomatic Security: Foreign Service Security Technical Specialist (FS 2560)

Department of State Posts - Overseas and Domestic

Closing Date: Apr 26, 2027

Diplomatic Security: Foreign Service Security Engineering Officer (FS-2550)

Department of State Posts - Overseas and Domestic

Closing Date: Apr 26, 2027

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