Description :
The U.S. Department of State is the lead foreign affairs agency formulating and implementing the President's foreign policy and representing United States interests throughout the world. The Department carries out this mission at over 250 Embassies and Consulates around the world, offices in the metropolitan Washington, DC area and other locations in the United States.
Foreign Service Information Management Specialists (IMS) are responsible for information resource management programs and information technology worldwide. The work is diverse and challenging. IRM employees support a vast spectrum of computer technology. They are responsible for managing and administering a worldwide telecommunications network, maintaining the telephone and wireless programs at overseas embassies and consulates, managing the Diplomatic Pouch and Mail operations and performing other duties such as supporting visits of high-level officials, including the President.
The ability to adapt to changing physical environments, work with differing levels of technology and keep abreast of the latest developments and innovations in the IT field are characteristic of Department of State Foreign Service Information Management Specialists.
For a more detailed description, qualifications and how to apply, please visit http://careers.state.gov/specialist/opportunities/infomanage.html