Control number
866365000
USAJOBS control number
Active federal job
Diplomatic Security: Foreign Service Security Technical Specialist (FS 2560)
The U.S. Department of State is developing a rank-ordered list of eligible hires for a limited number of Foreign Service Security Technical Specialist (STS). Learn more about Foreign Service careers at https://careers.state.gov. There is more to joining the Foreign Service than just salary. Refer to Foreign Service Specialist Benefits for more information on total compensation.
Status
active
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Agency
Department of State Headquarters
ST
Compensation
$59,726 - $87,709
Per Year
Open / close
Apr 27, 2026 to Apr 26, 2027
Openings count not supplied
History
6
Stored change snapshots for this announcement
Source
USAJOBS
Last imported Aug 19, 2026, 6:30 PM
Overview
Organization
Department of State Headquarters
Department / subagency
Department of State
Occupation
Location
Location varies: Department of State Posts - Overseas and Domestic
The announcement describes possible or variable assignments, not confirmed duty locations for this vacancy.
Schedule / appointment
Full Time, 1 | Permanent after tenure is granted by a Foreign Service Specialist Tenure Board., 15317
Service type
02
This job is open to
public
Clearance level
Top Secret/SCI | Source: Top Secret
Clearance requirement
Must be able to obtain
Must currently hold: No
Must be able to obtain: Yes
Drug test / suitability
Drug test: Not stated
Suitability review: Yes
Polygraph
Not stated
Travel / relocation
1 | Relocation authorized
Remote / telework
Remote: No / not specified
Telework eligible: No / not specified
Grades
FP | 06 to 06
Tracking history
First seen Jul 8, 2026, 6:06 AM
Last seen Aug 19, 2026, 6:30 PM
Last imported Aug 19, 2026, 6:30 PM
Change history
6 stored snapshots
New snapshots are stored when tracked announcement content materially changes. Repeated observations without meaningful changes do not create duplicate snapshots.
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Captured Aug 14, 2026, 7:23 PM
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Salary: $59,726 - $87,709
Dates: Apr 27, 2026 to Apr 26, 2027
Location: Department of State Posts - Overseas and Domestic
Arrangement: On-site / unspecified
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Captured Aug 13, 2026, 2:55 AM
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Salary: $59,726 - $87,709
Dates: Apr 27, 2026 to Apr 26, 2027
Location: Department of State Posts - Overseas and Domestic
Arrangement: On-site / unspecified
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Captured Jul 12, 2026, 4:04 AM
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Salary: $59,726 - $87,709
Dates: Apr 27, 2026 to Apr 26, 2027
Location: Department of State Posts - Overseas and Domestic
Arrangement: On-site / unspecified
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Captured Jul 10, 2026, 2:53 PM
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Salary: $59,726 - $87,709
Dates: Apr 27, 2026 to Apr 26, 2027
Location: Department of State Posts - Overseas and Domestic
Arrangement: On-site / unspecified
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Captured Jul 9, 2026, 10:02 AM
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Salary: $59,726 - $87,709
Dates: Apr 27, 2026 to Apr 26, 2027
Location: Department of State Posts - Overseas and Domestic
Arrangement: On-site / unspecified
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Captured Jul 8, 2026, 11:41 PM
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Salary: $59,726 - $87,709
Dates: Apr 27, 2026 to Apr 26, 2027
Location: Department of State Posts - Overseas and Domestic
Arrangement: On-site / unspecified
This job is open to
public