Bureau of Global Talent Management

Our Mission

Under the leadership of the Director General of the Foreign Service and Director of Global Talent, the Bureau of Global Talent Management leads the recruitment, assignment, and career development processes to build an engaged and effective workforce.

Key Topics

People: Our Strength

The employees of the Bureau of Global Talent Management support our people to achieve their greatest potential. Through every aspect of human capital management, from recruitment to retirement, we recognize the accomplishments of our dedicated workforce who manage the assignments, evaluation, promotion, discipline, career development, and retirement policies and programs for the Department's Foreign and Civil Service employees and locally-employed staff.

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Family Support: Our Community

The people of the U.S. Department of State form a special community, and the organization is dedicated to supporting its needs. We are committed to improving the quality of life of State Department employees, their family members, and members of household who are serving, have served, or will serve at our U.S. embassies, consulates, and missions abroad.

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Careers: Our Future

At the U.S. Department of State, you have an extraordinary opportunity to spark positive change as part of the preeminent U.S. foreign affairs institution. Your service will further security at home and build invaluable relationships that promote America’s interests and values throughout the world.

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