Senior Advisor

Department of State Headquarters · Department of State

📍 Washington, District of Columbia 💰 $169279 – $197200/yr 🏠 Telework eligible

Quick Facts

Hiring Agency: Department of State Headquarters
Department: Department of State
Location: Washington, District of Columbia
Salary: $169279 – $197200/yr
Hiring Path: Fed Internal Search
Number of Openings: 1
Telework Eligible: Yes
Security Clearance: Top Secret
Date Posted: 2026-09-18
Application Deadline: 2026-09-22

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Job Summary

This position is located in the Front Office (FO), Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM), of the Foreign Assistance, Humanitarian Affairs, and Religious Freedom Family (F).

Key Responsibilities

Develops, reviews, and coordinates policy documents and program strategies, ensuring alignment with departmental priorities and U.S. foreign policy objectives.

Requirements & Education

See the qualifications section of this vacancy announcement for education requirements. When an applicant has less than one year of specialized experience as described in the announcement, he or she may combine successfully completed graduate-level education with experience to meet the total qualification requirements.

Generally, 18 graduate semester hours is equivalent to 1 full-time year of graduate study (your school and department determine what constitutes 1 full time year of graduate study). The percentage of specialized work experience (for example, 6 months equals 50%) and the percentage of graduate study (for example, 9 graduate hours for a GS-07 equals 50% where 18 graduate hours constitute a full time year) must total at least 100%.

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.

Contact

griffinb1@state.gov · 771-204-7206

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 $169279 – $197200/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 2026-09-22.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.