Jobs at U.S. Department of State

The U.S. Department of State is focused on accomplishing America's mission of diplomacy at home and around the world. The U.S. Department of State manages America’s relationships with foreign governments, international organizations, and the people of other countries. U.S. diplomats and Civil Service professionals carry out the President’s foreign policy and help build a more free, prosperous, and secure world.

U.S. Department of State employees, with their skills, character and commitment to public service, are the backbone of America's diplomacy. They represent the people and advocate the interests of the U.S. to the rest of the world.

The Foreign Service (FS) is dedicated to representing America and responding to the needs of American citizens in other countries. Members of the Foreign Service can be sent to any embassy, consulate, or other diplomatic mission anywhere in the world, at any time, to serve the diplomatic needs of the United States.

Civil Service (CS) employees provide in-depth expertise and continuity in accomplishing all aspects of the Department's mission and are involved in virtually every function of the Department. Civil Service employees issue passports, compile and analyze overseas reports, provide logistical support to posts, consult with Congress about foreign policy initiatives and policies, and formulate and manage the budget. Nearly 7,400 Civil Service (CS) employees serve as a stable resource pool in Washington D.C., at Passport Agencies and field offices throughout the United States, and at several Consulates in Mexico.

We have various career fields, including Information/Diplomatic Technology, Administrative Management Affairs (Human Resources, Financial Management, Facility Management, General Services, Procurement/Contracting, Medical, including Laboratory Scientists, Nurses, Physicians and Physician Assistants), Law Enforcement and Security (Diplomatic Security Special Agent), Public Diplomacy, Economic Affairs, Political Affairs, and Consular Affairs. We also have a special program called Consular Fellows for speakers of Spanish, Mandarin Chinese, Arabic, or Portuguese. 

A career in the U.S. Foreign Service is truly unlike any other. Regardless of your gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, or religion, it is possible that your future career prospects may be with the U.S. Department of State.  

Please visit our website for recruiting events (in-person and virtual): https://events.careers.state.gov/

U.S. citizenship is required for employment, internships, and fellowships with the U.S. Department of State