Foreign Affairs Officer

Department of State Headquarters • Washington, DC

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About The Position

The Foreign Affairs Officer is located in the Office of Economic and Civil Affairs, Bureau of International Organization Affairs (IO/ECA). The office advances Department priorities and goals in multilateral venues, including the G7, G20, and multiple United Nations committees and agencies. The position leads U.S. engagement planning and coordination in key multilateral forums; provides negotiation support and strategic advice to senior officials; coordinates with interagency partners; represents the Department in meetings and outreach; analyzes foreign government positions and policy developments; and conducts special studies and projects addressing critical U.S. foreign policy issues.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.
• Must be able to undergo random drug testing.
• Meet the basic education or experience requirements: qualifying degree in a listed discipline; qualifying coursework; an equivalent combination of education and experience; or at least four years of appropriate experience in a listed field associated with international organizations, problems, or foreign affairs.
• At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-13 in the Federal service.
• Experience advising senior officials on U.S. foreign policy goals related to the UN, G7, G20, and their member nations.
• Experience coordinating U.S. government positions within multilateral frameworks and applying international conference procedures.
• Experience drafting policy documents and negotiating with foreign delegates to advance U.S. interests.

Responsibilities

• Lead coordination and planning of U.S. engagement in the G7, G20, UN Second Committee, UN Third Committee, and related UN programs.
• Provide expert negotiation support and strategic advice to senior officials to support advocacy and representation of U.S. interests in multilateral negotiations and meetings.
• Conduct outreach and coordinate with interagency partners.
• Represent the Department at internal and external meetings, workshops, and other outreach activities with senior Department of State and other U.S. government officials.
• Monitor, report, and analyze foreign government positions and policy developments concerning economic, food, health, and social issues, as well as emerging events, developments, and trends affecting U.S. foreign policy and economic priorities.
• Lead or carry out special studies, projects, and tasks addressing critical U.S. foreign policy issues.

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package; the specific benefits offered depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior