What Does a Foreign Service Officer Do?

Management Officers are creative, action-oriented leaders who think on their feet and respond with efficient, on-target solutions in fast-paced — sometimes mission-critical — situations. Their responsibilities include developing personnel; negotiating bilateral work agreements; reciprocal tax treatment; managing a multi-million-dollar real estate portfolio; managing financial assets; and providing supervision at U.S. embassies, consulates and other diplomatic posts.

Your professional, corporate background is the perfect foundation on which to build your career as a Foreign Service Officer. You'll be on your way to the everyday challenges that await you in serving the United States at one of more than 250 diplomatic posts worldwide. This may require frequent travel, but that's part of what motivates you. One minute you might direct a Congressional visit, while handling foreign real estate affairs the next. Switching gears and adapting to exciting changes come easily to you.

While you're enjoying the diverse challenges of your job, you'll also be learning new skills and broadening your natural abilities. A Foreign Service career will provide you with exemplary training, career growth opportunities, and the distinction of serving your country in a highly visible position. And, our benefits package is hard to beat, offering a competitive salary, overseas housing, family allowances, utilities, and school tuition.

This opportunity is too good to pass up. We are eager for someone like you to join us!

Equal Opportunity Employer.