U.S. Department of State

The U.S. Department of State

The U.S. Department of State is focused on accomplishing America's mission of diplomacy at home and around the world. It manages America’s relationships with foreign governments, international organizations, and the people of other countries. Diplomats and Civil Service professionals carry out the President’s foreign policy and help build a more free, prosperous, and secure world.

U.S. Department of State employees, with their skills, character, and commitment to public service, are the backbone of America's diplomacy. They represent the people and advocate the interests of the U.S. to the rest of the world.

The Foreign Service (FS) is dedicated to representing America and responding to the needs of American citizens in other countries. Members of the Foreign Service can be sent to any embassy, consulate, or other diplomatic mission anywhere in the world, at any time, to serve the diplomatic needs of the United States. Civil Service (CS) employees provide in-depth expertise and continuity in accomplishing all aspects of the Department's mission and are involved in virtually every function of the Department.

Nearly 7,400 Civil Service (CS) employees serve as a stable resource pool in Washington D.C., at Passport Agencies, and field offices throughout the United States, along with several Consulates in Mexico. More than 31,000 Foreign Service National (FSN) employees supplement the personnel requirements of the Department overseas, providing continuity for the transient American staff and offering language and cultural expertise.

Founded: 1948

Headquarters: United States

The U.S. Department of State does not have publicly disclosed information regarding its latest investment.