State Department

Deputy Secretary Richard Verma participates in a recording session for Arizona State University’s diplomatic podcast, October 24, 2023.

State Dept workforce in ‘tough position’ with 13% staffing gap, says deputy secretary

A top State Department official says recent budget cuts are putting more strain on an already overburdened workforce.

Workforce

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New chief diversity and inclusion officer headed to State Dept

Federal Newscast

Direct Relief, Tesla battery pack, Ukraine

How to do foreign aid without stepping on federal toes

Management

Hackers have ‘gone phishing’ at State, targeting paychecks and pensions

Federal Newscast

State Dept looking at AI to help workforce plan next career steps

All About Data

(AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)

Exclusive

Foreign Service makes candidate assessment fully remote to broaden hiring pool

Hiring/Retention

AI Data Exchange with State's Matthew Graviss, NIH's Susan Gregurick

AI & Data Exchange 2024: State’s Matthew Graviss, NIH’s Susan Gregurick on AI as force multiplier

Artificial Intelligence

State Dept reshaping acquisition organization, processes

Ask the CIO

State Dept seeks mid-career experts to join Foreign Service in ‘lateral entry’ pilot

Hiring/Retention

Labor’s Bafundo assumes new role with TMF program management office

People

FILE - This May 25, 2021, file photo shows a U.S. Passport cover in Washington. Americans hoping to travel abroad this summer may have to delay their plans if they need new or renewed passports. Would-be travelers are overwhelming federal offices as the lifting of COVID-19 travel restrictions unleashes a pent-up demand for passports. Wait times for new passports and renewals are now up to 18 weeks and those seeking expedited appointments can take up to 12 weeks. (AP Photo/Eileen Putman, File)

State Dept processing passports at pre-pandemic levels, despite ‘unprecedented’ demand

Agency Oversight

Feds teleworking overseas got a pay raise. State Dept honors an employee who made it happen

The State Department is honoring Michelle Neyland, a congressional adviser for its Bureau of International Affairs who helped make a pay raise for Domestic…

Federal Report

Congress, Biden administration look for ways to boost federal recruitment, retention of military spouses

Between newly introduced bipartisan legislation and guidance from OPM, military spouses are getting several possible avenues to more flexible employment…

Defense

State Dept prioritizes ‘AI-ready workforce’ in its first AI strategy

Artificial Intelligence

The department’s AI strategy reflects Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s focus on modernizing and expanding the role of U.S. diplomacy to focus on emerging tech issues.