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Office Director
Department of State Headquarters · Posted 16 days ago
Hybrid Washington, DC $152K – $228K Apply by Sep 30, 2026 Information Technology Management ENTJINTJINTPISTJ Operations
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The Office Director for the Office of Consular Applications (CA) is located in Washington, DC, reporting directly to the Deputy Chief Information Officer (DCIO) for Enterprise Applications. CA leads and executes the Department's global consular applications program, supporting visa, passport, and overseas citizens services operations. CA is also responsible for ensuring the security, interoperability, and worldwide implementation of consular technology systems.
What You'll Do
- →The Office of Consular Applications (CA) is responsible for the design, development, testing, maintenance, training, security, and worldwide implementation of the Department's consular applications, supporting visa, passport, and overseas citizens services operations across more than 240 overseas posts and 30 domestic centers and agencies.
- →The incumbent manages an office with an annual budget exceeding $820 million, a direct-hire staff of over 160 employees, and a contractor workforce of more than 1,400, overseeing approximately 47% of the Department of State's IT footprint, including over 70% of the Department's High Value Assets.
- →Additional duties and functions include the following: Serves as the principal advisor to senior Department, Bureau, and U.S.
- →Government (USG) leaders on all matters related to consular applications.
- →Manages a budget exceeding $820 million, overseeing large-scale, highly complex contracts from procurement through oversight, subject to periodic independent audits.
- →Serves as system owner for consular applications, developing and maintaining Department-wide policy guidance on consular applications and systems development.
- →Represents the Bureau and Department in interagency forums, coordinating with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and other partners on border security, counterterrorism, and law enforcement objectives.
- →Engages extensively with senior officials across the Department, other federal agencies (e.g., DHS, FBI), Congress, and private-sector partners to advocate for and defend Department IT policy and consular technology initiatives.
- →Exercises full supervisory authority over subordinate Division Directors and staff, including hiring, performance management, disciplinary actions, awards, and resource allocation across seven divisions: Management and Administration, Cybersecurity, Visa, Platforms and Automation, Common Services, Citizenship Services, and Enterprise Operations.
- →Develops and adjusts long-range strategic plans, resolving complex, controversial, and high-impact issues affecting the Department's global consular mission.
Requirements
- ✓This position is a drug-testing designated position subject to random testing for illegal drug use.
- ✓Appointment will be subject to the applicant's completion and favorable adjudication of a background security investigation.
- ✓The Ethics in Government Act, PL 95-521 requires the applicant selected for the this position submit a financial disclosure statement, OGE-278, prior to assuming the SES position, annually and upon termination of employment.
- ✓Citizenship is required.
- ✓Incumbent will be subject to random drug testing.
- ✓Verification of Employment Eligibility in the United States is required.
- ✓Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.
- ✓Requires a financial disclosure statement, OGE-278.
- ✓One year probationary period, unless excepted by regulation.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 4ee44192-2ce7-4cd1-bae5-14608a63cb80
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