Foreign Affairs Officer – Direct Hire Authority

We are seeking diverse candidates from across America with educational and/or work experience in international affairs, national and international security, STEM policy, cybersecurity, energy security, humanities, democracy promotion, human rights, conflict resolution, counterterrorism, political-military affairs, arms control, nonproliferation, strategic...

Supports and advises the Assistant Secretary on foreign policy issues, with emphasis on issues concerning economic statecraft, but also provides advice and guidance on issues of foreign relations and national security law as relevant. Represents the Bureau at meetings and conferences; participates in meetings at the Deputy Assistant Secretary (DAS) and...

Forges lasting collaborative ties between the interagency, foreign partners, technology sector, and the GEC towards combating violent extremism, foreign state propaganda, and disinformation. Collaborates with the GEC, interagency, and international partners to coordinate and facilitate information sharing to achieve greater insight and opportunities for USG...

Oversees the day-to-day operations of the GEC IQ Engagement team. Coordinates activities both inside and outside of the GEC to provide authoritative advice and leadership on special projects, policy decisions, and internal operations. Facilitates regular interagency and international partner analytic exchanges and meetings to share lessons learned, de...

Summary This position is in the Bureau of Counterterrorism, Office of Terrorist Screening and Interdiction (CT/TSI). The primary purpose of this position is to promote and coordinate policies in support of current and future bilateral or multilateral action plans for CT's Terrorist Interdiction Program (TIP). Responsibilities Serves as a Foreign affairs...

Exercises responsibility for conceiving, establishing, staffing, managing, and representing the GEC's efforts to quantitatively and qualitatively assess foreign disinformation and propaganda. Oversees staff who are responsible for the development, testing, coordination, and deployment of the GEC's state-of-the art data analytics and information sharing...

Serves as a senior advisor to the GEC Front Office principals on issues related to the strategic impact of GEC activities. Develops approaches, recommendations, and programs to resolve issues arising from conflicting goals across GEC activities. Provides policy guidance and expert advice on efforts to advance GEC mission. Provides strategic direction;...

Serves as a senior advisor to the GEC Front Office principals on issues related to the strategic impact of GEC activities. Develops approaches, recommendations, and programs to resolve issues arising from conflicting goals across GEC activities. Provides policy guidance and expert advice on efforts to advance GEC mission. Provides strategic direction;...

Serves as the GEC Evaluation Coordinator with authority to conduct or oversee the conduct of monitoring and evaluation of GEC activities. Coordinates monitoring and evaluation activities with department officials in compliance with 18 FAM 300. Leads/conducts comprehensive evaluations of the GEC activities to ensure strategic integration with departmental and...

Creates and directs consolidated outreach plans on policy and budget implementation to provide leadership, coordination and guidance to maximize the impact of US foreign assistance resources. Clears routine action and briefing memoranda for the Director of Foreign Assistance and the Secretary of State. Analyzes budget proposals, prepares...

Provides recommendations for policy positions related to countering China disinformation and propaganda. Contributes to the development of strategies for achieving short and long term policy goals. Serves as a senior advisor to Front Office principals on understanding, assessing, and countering China disinformation and propaganda and on U.S. Government...

Duties Responsible for program and project management and establishing program objectives and performance measures. In particular, serve as a missile expert implementing NNSA's statutory and policy responsibilities in the areas of export license reviews for missile and dual-use goods; WMD-related interdiction; support for U.S. sanctions activities under...

At the GS-09 level, the incumbent performs essentially the same duties as outlined; however, the scope and complexity of assignments are of less responsibility and independence and receive closer supervision than at the GS-11 level. Monitors political, military, and other developments, trends, and reporting to understand the implications for U.S. interests...

Summary This position is located in the Bureau of International Security and Nonproliferation, Deputy Assistant Secretary for International Security Policy, Office of Counterproliferation Initiatives (ISN/ISP/CPI).This serves as public notice for the use of an Agency-specific Direct Hire Authority. Applicants will be forwarded to the selecting official for...

DutiesAs an Auditor (Performance) assigned to the Office of Audits, Inspections, and Evaluations' Millennium Challenge Corporation and Global and Strategic Audits Division, you will:Conduct high quality performance audits in compliance with Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS), professional audit standards, and OIG audit policies and...

Plans and executes USG counter disinformation campaigns, identifies gaps in USG efforts, leverages current and future opportunities. Coordinates tasks from senior level policy working groups and facilitates consensus on recommended actions to advance Departmental policies. Facilitates information sharing and knowledge management to enhance expertise,...

Serves as the Bureau's, and by extension the Department's, lead policy expert on issues related to material support and sanctions in humanitarian settings, including the impact of U.S. and multilateral sanctions on humanitarian assistance. Responsible for developing foreign policy related to the conditions for provision of U.S. humanitarian assistance to...

As Deputy Director of the CBW Office, exercises delegated supervisory personnel responsibilities to meet Office and Bureau objectives. Advises on the formulation and implementation of national-level policy decisions in chemical weapons arms control, nonproliferation,and disarmament. Reviews formal proposals, statements, and assessments for use in regular...

Develops initiatives to advance multilateral nuclear arms control efforts.Represents the U.S. government in international arms control, nonproliferation,and disarmament meetings and conferences. Advises on the development of Department and interagency policies and positions concerning multilateral arms control. Leads the implementation of diplomatic...

At the GS-09 and GS-11 levels, the incumbent performs essentially the same duties as outlined; however, the scope and complexity of assignments are of less responsibility and independence and receive closer supervision than at the GS-12 level. Serves as an initial point of contact for all incoming actions related to verification and compliance with...