Foreign Administrative Support Specialist

About the role

This position is located in the Amman, Jordan and Dubai, United Arab Emirates country offices. The role serves as an advisor to the Country Attaché, Assistant Special Agent in Charge, and Special Agent in Charge on administrative program and policy matters.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the office budget, control financial operations, and maintain accounting records, including account reconciliations and imprest accounts.
• Serve as the personnel liaison, providing human resources advice on personnel actions, time and attendance, pay issues, foreign allowances, leave administration, and security clearance processes.
• Conduct procurement and property management functions, such as acquiring supplies and services, maintaining stock levels, negotiating with vendors, and performing annual inventory of accountable property.
• Obtain and manage official government vehicles, arrange servicing, keep usage records, prepare monthly reports, and coordinate vehicle disposal.

Required profile

• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
• Successful completion of a background investigation, E‑Verify check, Selective Service registration (for applicable males), and a State Department physical examination.
• One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS‑07 level, demonstrating administrative support, budget maintenance, account reconciliation, and HR advisory duties.
• Education such as an ORA master’s or equivalent graduate degree, or a combination of graduate education and relevant experience meeting the 100 % qualification threshold.