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Foreign Affairs Officer (Quantum Advisor) – Direct Hire Authority

Other Agencies and Independent Organizations · Department of State

This job in plain English

This is a Foreign Affairs Officer job focused on quantum technology policy, based in Washington, DC, at the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Emerging Threats. It is a direct hire announcement, so qualified applicants can be sent to the hiring official without the usual ranking process. The announcement may close early once 100 applications are received.

Telework eligible1 vacancy. The agency says multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.

It may close early. The announcement may close before the closing date once 100 applications are received.

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.

The job is open to the public, but the conditions of employment say U.S. citizenship is required. The announcement also mentions U.S. nationals and people who owe allegiance to the U.S.

What you would do

  • Give policy guidance on quantum technology to U.S. embassies and posts worldwide.
  • Lead talks with foreign governments and partners on quantum technology governance and security.
  • Serve as a senior expert on national security threats from quantum technologies.
  • Lead long-range policy plans and strategic assessments on quantum technology challenges.
  • Help lead quantum technology policy work across the Department and other agencies.

Do you qualify for GS-14?

With experience: You need one year of specialized federal experience at the GS-13 level. It must show you developed technology policy recommendations, coordinated with stakeholders on tech policy, and wrote policy analysis or briefings for senior decision-makers. Separately, 4 years of relevant foreign affairs experience can meet the basic requirement instead of a degree.

With education: A bachelor's or graduate degree from an accredited college in a listed field such as international relations, political science, economics, history, law, statistics, or the humanities. Or at least 24 semester hours of those subjects. Or 12 semester hours in one of those fields plus 12 in statistics or quantitative methods. Foreign degrees can count if you show they are comparable to accredited U.S. education.

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Resume, no more than two pages, with start and end dates (month/year) and hours per week worked
  • College transcripts if you qualify through education; official sealed transcripts are required if selected
  • DD-214 only if you claim a veterans' preference, which does not apply to this job
  • ICTAP/CTAP documents only if they apply to you

How you will be rated: You take the ApplyGov online competency assessments, scored from 70 to 100, and the top candidates have their resumes reviewed for minimum qualifications. Resumes longer than two pages are removed, and answers not supported by your resume can lower your rating.

Tips for this job:

  • Your resume must show start and end dates by month and year, plus hours per week, and stay within two pages.
  • If you qualify through education, send transcripts with your application, or you will lose consideration.
  • Describe your GS-13 level experience clearly and specifically, since the agency does not assume what you have done.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time, permanent position. Occasional domestic and international travel may be required.

Incentives and relocation: None stated. Relocation expenses are not reimbursed.

Conditions of employment:

  • U.S. citizenship required
  • Random drug testing
  • Must obtain and keep a Top Secret security clearance
  • Must be eligible to access Sensitive Compartmented Information
  • Must pass the E-Verify employment check

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$143,913 – $187,093 per year
Pay scale and grade
GS-14 · General Schedule
Location
District of Columbia, District of Columbia
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Security clearance
Top Secret
Travel
Occasional travel
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Foreign Affairs (0130)
Announcement
T/ET-DHA-2027-0002

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