Foreign Affairs Officer

Quick Facts

• Hiring Agency: Department of State Headquarters
• Department: Department of State
• Location: Washington, District of Columbia
• Salary: $121785 – $158322/yr
• Schedule: Intermittent Work Schedule (no regular work schedule); limited to a maximum of 1,040 hours during the appointment period.
• Hiring Path: Fed Transition
• Telework Eligible: Yes
• Security Clearance: Top Secret
• Date Posted: 2026-10-07
• Application Deadline: 2026-10-13

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Job Summary

These TEMPORARY and INTERMITTENT positions are located in the Bureau of Consular Affairs, Office of the Executive Director (CA/EX), Department of State. The incumbents will perform duties typically related to a Foreign Affairs Officer, on an intermittent basis, in consulates or embassies throughout the world, serving on an "as needed" basis to fill emergency staffing shortages and to work on special projects and assignments.

Key Responsibilities

Serves as a senior official in U.S. embassies and consulates overseas.

Requirements & Education

See the qualifications section of this vacancy announcement for education requirements. Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the education requirements if you can show that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

For a list of accredited organizations recognized as specializing in interpretation of foreign education credentials, visit: www.naces.org/members.php.

Benefits

In accordance with 5 CFR § 890.102 (3), employees serving in a temporary appointment not to exceed one (1) year with an intermittent work schedule (no regular work schedule), limited to a maximum of 1040 hours in an appointment period are not eligible for benefits.

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Contact

Tayloria@state.gov · 000-000-0000

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Department of State Headquarters, Department of State.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $121785 – $158322/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Top Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-13.

What is the work schedule?

This is a Intermittent Work Schedule (no regular work schedule); limited to a maximum of 1,040 hours during the appointment period. position.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.

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