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Job Opening: 66958
Open to current, permanent FBI employees in all locations. Applicants must have been permanently employed by the FBI for a minimum of six (6) years by the month prior to the report date listed below or by the month prior to the close of this job posting for immediate report dates. This is an absolute requirement, exceptions will not be considered. Applicants must have at least a "Successful" or "Consistent Performer" performance appraisal ratings on their last three (3) Performance Appraisal Reports.
Based on a recent directive from FBI senior leadership, the Bureau has instituted a six (6) year cap on lifetime/career foreign service for any Bureau employee. This directive includes foreign TDY assignments one year or longer in length, as well as all foreign COCOM assignments - PCS and long-term TDY. Any applicant with prior foreign assignments as a Bureau employee that applies for a new 3-year post, will have their tour capped so as not to exceed 6 years in foreign assignment total, if selected.
THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT CONTAINS INFORMATION UNIQUE TO INTERNATIONAL ASSIGNMENTS IN THE FBI AND WHICH MAY SIGNIFICANTLY DIFFER FROM WHAT IS EXPECTED OF EMPLOYEES IN A DOMESTIC POSITION. APPLICANTS SHOULD REVIEW THE CONTENTS OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IN ITS ENTIRETY BEFORE APPLYING.
Opening Date: August 21, 2026
Closing Date: September 4, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. (ET)
Job Title Administrative Specialist - Legat Full Performance Level GS-11 Division International Operations Division Location Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Working Hours 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Job Type Full Time/Permanent Who May Apply Current, permanent FBI employees - Assignment to this location requires a THREE (3) year commitment Number of Positions Available 1 Questions Questions related to the application process should be directed to HRS Agnes Mazon at amazon@fbi.gov Salary Salary shown is the BASE SALARY for the grade level. Appropriate post differential pay will be applied according to the location of the official duty station.
GS-9 $52,727.00 - $68,549.00
GS-11 $63,795.00 - $82,938.00
UPDATE - Applicants are advised to review the Legal Attache Program Professional Staff Assignments Policy Guide-0987PG prior to applying. This policy provides information on topics including, but not limited to, pay setting, service requirements, and return position.
NOTE - Professional Staff employees must coordinate Legat program participation with their program manager, if serving in any program-managed position. Employees must ensure full compliance with all policies and procedures for such positions, such as return rights and re-training requirements or "cooling-off" periods. Such positions (and applicable FBI corporate policies) include, but are not limited to, CART Forensic Examiner (0631PG), Electronics Technician (0631PG), FBI Police Officer (0961PG), Intelligence Analyst (CPD 0870D), Investigative Specialist (0516PG), Laboratory Forensic Examiner (LD0021D), Language Analysts (0654PG), Staff Operations Specialist (CPD 0969D) and Surveillance Specialist (0777PG). Employees must contact their program manager with specific questions or concerns about their individual circumstances.
POST INFORMATION: Accompanied post. Government owned; leased quarters furnished.
For DETO info, see: https://go.fbinet.fbi/ccrsb/iod/OSS/Pages/International-Accompanying-Spouses-Program.aspx.
EDUCATIONAL ALLOWANCES: School year: Late August to mid-June; Grade adequate education at post; DOS assisted school, grades PK-12; no higher away-from post allowance; middle states association accredited.
REPORT DATE: IMMEDIATE (Report dates are estimates, and subject to change based on the needs of the FBI)
All employees in the International Operations Division (IOD) and/or Legat Program, regardless of their assignment, are subject to Temporary Duty Assignments (TDY) anywhere in the world where qualifications, skills, or backgrounds are required, at the sole discretion of IOD Management.
This position is designated as "emergency". As an "emergency" employee, you may be expected to report to work during periods of adverse weather conditions or other types of emergency situations when it is announced that an "unscheduled leave policy" is in effect or that federal agencies are closed in your immediate vicinity
Additional selections may be made from this announcement to fill positions within the same division when the position includes substantially the same duties, responsibilities, and qualifications.
POSITION INFORMATION: The Legat Program offers employees a unique job experience not found in a domestic assignment. Living and working in a different culture is rewarding and challenging. Employees assigned abroad must have a sense of adventure and a willingness to try new things. At the same time, they must be able to accept the long hours and demanding workload. As the face of the FBI abroad, Legat personnel serve as the foundation of the FBI's international law enforcement, intelligence, and national security initiatives.
Applicants must be aware that an Administrative Specialist in a Legat office often runs the entire office without assistance. Tasks may require fixing computers, lifting heavy boxes, attending important Embassy meetings, and managing FBI work in many countries with different languages and customs.
KEY REQUIREMENTS

• Must be a current, permanent FBI employee and have been permanently employed by the Bureau for a minimum of six (6) years by the month prior to the report date listed below or the by the month prior to the close of this job posting for immediate report dates.
• Must be able to obtain an SCI clearance
• Selectee will be required to complete form FD-887, Request for Access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI)
• Subject to worldwide mobility at the discretion of IOD management and in accordance with FBI corporate policy
• Selectee will be required to complete form FD-918, Worldwide Mobility Agreement
• Department of State physical & medical clearance required for employee and all Eligible Family Members. See "For Legat Positions Only"
• Maintains or is eligible to maintain a Government Travel Card with a credit limit of $25,000. See Official Travel Policy Guide.
• Possession of a valid and unexpired license to operate a motor vehicle
• Required to attend pre-deployment training on a schedule dictated by the needs of the FBI and complete such training to the satisfaction of the FBI (certain training may require significant physical exertion over steep and uneven terrain)

MAJOR DUTIES

• Provides clerical and administrative assistance in the office of the Legal Attaché (LEGAT) in the U.S. Embassy or U.S. Consulate General in the country to which assigned
• Composes communications, setting forth information obtained through a review of files and background material
• Performs a variety of duties, utilizing Sentinel and Legacy systems
• Maintains the Financial Service Accounts, to include monthly reports, verifying all transactions, balancing accounts, preparing reimbursement vouchers, etc.
• Requisitions supplies, equipment, repairs, or other services as required
• Interprets data, draws conclusions, and makes recommendations as to the most appropriate course of action based on results of analysis and application of accepted principles
• Prepares and presents findings, orally and in writing, to higher-level management personnel in the LEGAT and FBIHQ
• Establishes and maintains relationships with representatives at FBIHQ, U.S. Government and host government agencies within the Legat's area of responsibility
• Serves as the FBI representative, in absence of senior FBI staff, in the U.S. Embassy or U.S. Consulate General at which assigned

QUALIFICATIONS & EVALUATIONS
Please ensure that your specialized experience and requirements are clearly identifiable in your resume. Your application will be evaluated using the FBI's Candidate Rating Procedures. Your resume and supporting documents will be reviewed to verify that you meet the job qualifications listed in this announcement and will be compared against your responses to the online assessment questionnaire. Applicants must meet the qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
If you are found minimally qualified, your application will move forward to additional phases of the review process.
The competencies will be used in a Structured Resume Review to objectively evaluate applicant resumes. Do not provide a separate narrative written statement. Rather you must describe in your resume how your past work experience demonstrates that you possess the competencies identified below. Your resume should demonstrate that you possess the following competencies.
Competencies:

• Organizing and Planning
• Administrative/Organizational Policies and Procedures
• Financial Management
• Clerical
• Communication

Specialized Experience (SE)
GS-9: Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-7 grade level. SE is defined as follows:

• Communicated information and ideas to various audiences, orally and in writing
• Assisted office personnel with procedural requirements related to an FBI office
• Applied institutional knowledge of processes and procedures to proactively address administrative problems related to an FBI office

GS-11: Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-9 grade level. SE is defined as follows:

• Reviewed incoming correspondence, determined proper action, and personally responded to many requests
• Extensive knowledge and use of SENTINEL to include indexing documents, opening, assigning, closing, modifying, and consolidating cases
• Arranged high level and dignitary functions, briefings, meetings and other similar events
• Ensured FBI office operates efficiently and is compliant with all regulations and policies
• Established and maintained liaison, and working relationships to share and obtain information
• Planned and conducted research utilizing various resources, analyzed data, and reported the results of complex projects or reviews

Education
All degrees must be from an accredited college or university. Education may be substituted for specialized experience as follows:
GS-9: Applicant must have a master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related.
GS-11: Applicant must have a Ph.D. OR equivalent doctoral degree OR 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree OR LL.M., if related.
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements provided you can show foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States.
HOW TO APPLY
For detailed instructions related to applying, uploading documents, withdrawing an application or updating your application, please review instructions on How to Apply. If applying online is a hardship, please use the contact information listed in the vacancy announcement prior to the closing date for assistance.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
To apply to this position, interested applicants must provide a complete application package by the closing date which includes:

1. Utilizing the Resume Builder, outline your relevant work experience and associated start and end dates. Uploaded resumes will not be reviewed or used for qualification purposes.
2. Other supporting documents (if applicable):
   • College transcripts, if qualifying based on education or if there is a positive education requirement
   • Memorandum for Record (MFR): Work performed outside assigned duties (that would not normally be documented on a SF-50, i. e., back-up duties), has to be documented in detail by an immediate supervisor in order to receive full credit for amount of time worked in that position. If no documentation is furnished no credit will be given for time worked in that position. The following notations must be specified in the documentation:
     • Percent of time worked in the particular position (cannot conflict with main duties)
     • The month/year work began
     • Frequency worked (i.e., daily, monthly, etc.)
     • Specific duties performed

Attach the Memorandum for Record to your application in the "Cover Letters and Attachments" section of My Career Tools on the Careers Home page. Please upload the attachment as type "Other."
While applicants might see these documents in their profile, HR Specialists may be unable to access them. Therefore, all applicants MUST upload another copy to ensure that staffing units can review the complete application.
Please note: Failure to provide the necessary and relevant information required by this vacancy announcement may disqualify you from consideration. Incomplete applications will not be supplemented with additional requests for information; your application will be evaluated solely on the information you submit. You must complete the application process and submit all required documents by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on the announcement's closing date.
WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT
Once your complete application is received, we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The Most Competitive candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. You will be notified of your status throughout the process.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Positions with fitness for duty requirements or those that require international travel may require proof of certain vaccinations.
• Management may select at any grade for wh