Careers Representing America

The Program Officer must be a U.S. Citizen capable of being granted and maintaining a U.S. Government security clearance at the “top secret” level. The successful candidate will be selected based on a review of his/her qualifications, supplementary statements, one or more interviews and related activities, and reference checks. Partnership Officer Bryan R Gerhart SA-15, Suite 7000 703-816-3768 Vetting Officer Alexander Nelson SA-15, Suite 6000 703-875-4400 Program Analyst Megan E Soller SA-15, Suite 7000 703-875-4201 Office of the Deputy Secretary Deputy Secretary of State Deputy Secretary of State Stephen E. Biegun 7220 202-647-8636. Program technical guidance. For interpretations of program requirements or handbooks and instructions on the use of forms: Housing Programs - See our Contact List for help. Public Housing and Section 8 Choice Voucher Programs - Contact the Public Housing Field Office Staff. The Pennsylvania Department of State The Department protects the public's health and safety by licensing more than one million business and health professionals; promotes the integrity of the electoral process; supports economic development through corporate registrations and transactions; maintains registration and financial information for thousands of charities, and sanctions professional.

Everyone working for the U.S. Department of State contributes to advancing U.S. interests and implementing foreign policy. Each day, our employees make a difference as they contribute to our global society and defend and advance our country’s interests and values. We work on the business of diplomacy and high priority issues that affect our world – human rights, environment, energy, food security, public health, and technology – all while experiencing a unique career.

Career Paths

Foreign Service Officers
_Worldwide

Foreign service officers deal with a variety of ever-changing challenges, which may include consular services such as screening visa applicants and issuing visas; political initiatives such as observing elections in host countries; or analyzing and reporting on issues such as HIV/AIDS, human rights, fair trade, and technology.

Foreign Service Specialists
_Worldwide

Foreign service specialists are instrumental in the daily operations of U.S. embassies and consulates, as they are responsible for security, safety, and protection of people, technology, and structures. We require specific skills in the financial, technical, and support services areas. Opportunities exist in eight different categories with 19 different specialist jobs.

Civil Service
_Domestic

Civil Service employees support U.S. foreign policy right here in the United States. Civil Service professionals work on everything from improving trade opportunities for U.S. businesses, to helping American couples adopt children from overseas, to monitoring human rights issues.

Consular Fellows
_Worldwide

The Consular Fellows Program offers non-career appointments of up to five years and requires language proficiency in Spanish, Chinese Mandarin, Portuguese, or Arabic. Fellows work abroad with foreign citizens who want to come to the United States and U.S. citizens traveling or living abroad.

Pathways Programs
_Domestic

We offer three types of developmental opportunities, collectively known as “Pathways Programs:” internships for current students, the Recent Graduates Program, and the Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) Program.

Professional Fellowships
_Domestic

State Department Jobs

Fellowships are unique and innovative executive development opportunities for graduate, post-graduate and experienced professionals across disciplines. As a fellow, you will have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to gain insight into U.S. foreign policy and diplomacy, while exploring new career avenues.

Other Global Opportunities

There are opportunities beyond the U.S. Department of State that allow you to work overseas and make a difference in our global society.

Peace Corps
Volunteers work at the grassroots level to create change that lasts long after their service.

U.S. Agency for International Development
USAID’s workforce includes direct-hire and contract employees based in the United States and at field missions around the world.

U.S. Department of Agriculture
USDA is made up of 29 agencies and offices with nearly 100,000 employees who serve the American people at more than 4,500 locations across the country and abroad.

USAJOBS
Connects job seekers with federal employment opportunities across the United States and around the world.

The Diplomatic Security Service’s (DSS) Antiterrorism Assistance (ATA) program provides U.S. government antiterrorism training and equipment to law enforcement agencies of partner nations throughout the world. Since its creation in 1983, ATA has delivered counterterrorism training to more than 150,000 law enforcement officials and first responders from more than 150 countries.

ATA helps partner nations build critical counterterrorism skills through:

• Training courses
• Consultations
• Mentorships
• Seminars and equipment relevant to investigations

In topics relating to:

• Border security
• Protection of critical targets
• Leadership and management
• Regional coordination and cooperation
• Critical incident response and management
• Cyber-security

As terrorist networks continue to adjust their tactics and strategies, ATA adapts and refines its counterterrorism training initiatives to meet evolving threats.

Download State Department Program Officer Duties And Responsibilities

The ATA program helps our partners deal with security challenges within their borders, defend against threats to national and regional stability, and deter terrorist operations across borders and regions.

All ATA courses emphasize the importance of the rule of law and respect for human rights.

DSS administers the program and delivers the training and equipment, while the Department of State’s Bureau of Counterterrorism funds the program, makes ATA-related policy, and provides strategic guidance and oversight.