Public Affairs Specialist

Quick Facts

• Hiring Agency: Department of State Headquarters
• Department: Department of State
• Location: Washington, District of Columbia
• Salary: $143913 – $187093/yr
• Schedule: Intermittent Work Schedule limited to a maximum of 1,040 hours during the appointment period. Duty hours anticipated to occur during early morning hours (e.g., 4:00am - 8:00am ET), specific schedule is subject to change based on operational needs.
• Hiring Path: Fed Transition
• Number of Openings: 1
• Telework Eligible: Yes
• Security Clearance: Secret
• Date Posted: 2026-09-09
• Application Deadline: 2026-09-15

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Job Summary

This TEMPORARY and INTERMITTENT position is located in the Media Monitoring Unit, Office of Analytics (GPA/ST/AN), Deputy Assistant Secretary (DAS) of Strategy, Bureau of Global Public Affairs (GPA), Department of State (DoS). GPA carries out the Secretary's mandate to articulate the foreign policy of the United States and to communicate with and engage United States (U.S.) and global audiences.

Key Responsibilities

Contributes to the timely and effective production of media analyses, coordinates with Office staff to select special-report content on media coverage and helps develop key remarks for senior USG officials.

Requirements & Education

Education requirements do not apply to this vacancy announcement.

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

EllisAJ1@state.gov · 771-204-5105

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 $143913 – $187093/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-15.

What is the work schedule?

This is a Intermittent Work Schedule limited to a maximum of 1,040 hours during the appointment period. Duty hours anticipated to occur during early morning hours (e.g., 4:00am - 8:00am ET), specific schedule is subject to change based on operational needs. position.

Who is eligible to apply?

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

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