Supervisory Foreign Affairs Officer

Quick Facts

• Hiring Agency: Department of State Headquarters
• Department: Department of State
• Location: Washington, District of Columbia
• Salary: $143913 – $187093/yr
• Hiring Path: Fed Internal Search
• Telework Eligible: Yes
• Security Clearance: Top Secret
• Date Posted: 2026-09-04
• Application Deadline: 2026-09-11

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Job Summary

The position is located in the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, Office of Western Hemisphere Programs (INL/WHP). INL/WHP is responsible for overseeing foreign assistance to develop law enforcement and rule of law institutions, combat illicit trafficking of narcotics, and strengthen citizen security throughout the region.

The incumbent supervises a staff of Civil Service (CS) and Foreign Service (FS) employees and oversees the work of contract officers.

Key Responsibilities

Supervises CS/FS staff, detailees, and contractors, evaluating performance, managing discipline and training needs, and recommending hiring, promotions, and grievance resolutions.

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

RushAV@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 $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 Top Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-11.

Who is eligible to apply?

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

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