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Director of Global Talent, Bureau of Global Talent Management

Director of Global Talent, Bureau of Global Talent Management, Department of State
Responsibility
Management Scope

In fiscal 2023, the Bureau of Global Talent Management had an adjusted enacted budget of $295.3 million with a total of 688 positions, comprised of 536 civil servants and 152 domestic foreign servants.2

Primary Responsibilities
  • Assists the secretary of state and undersecretary for management by directing the formulation and implementation of human resources policies and programs.
  • Manages the operation of the department’s Foreign Service and civil service human resource systems and family liaison functions.
  • Coordinates human resources policies of the State Department other foreign affairs agencies, including:
  • S. Agency for International Development
  • Peace Corps
  • International Broadcasting Board
  • Some elements of the Departments of Agriculture and Commerce
  • Serves as chairperson of:
    • the Board of the Foreign Service
    • the Board of Examiners for the Foreign Service
    • the Executive Resources Board
  • Exercises substantive and coordinating responsibility for sections of the Foreign Affairs Manual pertaining to the bureau, human resources and other relevant matters listed in the Foreign Affairs Manual under this position.3
Strategic Goals and Priorities
Depends on the policy priorities of the administration.
Requirements
  • Must be a current or former career member of the Foreign Service (22 U.S.C. § 3928).
  • Extensive background in government personnel management and human resources.
  • Proven leadership and experience in administrative support within the Foreign Service.
Competencies
  • Commitment to the workforce development of Foreign Service members.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with other personnel agencies to support the workforce.
  • Effective and outspoken advocate for key departmental personnel systems and talent management programs.
Past Appointments
  • Marcia S. Bernicat (2022 to present): Acting assistant secretary, Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs, Department of State; senior advisor for Economic Growth, Energy and the Environment, Department of State; deputy assistant secretary, Bureau of Global Talent Management, Department of State.4
  • Carol Zelis Perez (2019 to 2022): Ambassador, U.S. Embassy in Chile; principal deputy assistant secretary, Bureau of Global Talent Management, Department of State; deputy assistant secretary for AirWing and Resource Management, Department of State.5
  • Arnold A. Chacon (2014 to 2017): Ambassador, U.S. Embassy in Guatemala, Department of State; director, Office of Andean Affairs, Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs, Department of State; deputy executive secretary, Executive Secretariat, Department of State.6
AGENCY

Department of State

Mission: The Department of State is the lead institution for the conduct of U.S. diplomacy and the secretary of state is the president’s principal foreign policy advisor.

COMPENSATION

Level IV $176,300 (5 U.S.C. § 5315)1

REPORTS TO

Undersecretary for Management

SENATE COMMITTEE

Foreign Relations

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Footnote
  1. https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/salaries-wages/salary-tables/22Tables/exec/html/EX.aspx
  2. https://www.state.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/508-compliant-FY-2024-CBJ-Appendix-1-Full-Document-Proof-Review-Complete.pdf
  3. https://fam.state.gov/fam/01fam/01fam0230.html#X231_2
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