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Knowledge of the Foreign Service lifestyle and familiarity with the Foreign Service Act of 1980. Knowledge of rules and regulations pertaining to the Medical Program of the Department and the Family ...

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To thrive as a Foreign Service Officer, you need a solid educational background, strong analytical abilities, and proficiency in at least one foreign language, often supported by a bachelor’s degree and passing the Foreign Service Officer Test (FSOT). Familiarity with international relations, government procedures, and specialized tools such as diplomatic communication platforms is typically required. Outstanding interpersonal skills, cultural adaptability, and resilience are vital soft skills for building relationships and navigating complex global environments. These skills and qualities are essential for effectively representing national interests and fostering international cooperation.

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Foreign Service Officers often encounter challenges such as adjusting to unfamiliar cultural norms, navigating language barriers, and adapting to different political or security environments. Each new assignment can require quick acclimation to local customs and regulations, which may impact both personal and professional life. Building effective relationships with local colleagues and the expatriate community is key, and ongoing training and support from the State Department help officers manage these transitions successfully.

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Foreign Service officers are diplomats who represent their home country abroad, working in embassies, consulates, and missions. They are responsible for promoting their nation's interests, protecting citizens overseas, and engaging in diplomatic negotiations. Their duties can include political analysis, economic reporting, consular services, and cultural exchange programs. Becoming a Foreign Service officer typically involves passing a competitive exam, undergoing thorough background checks, and completing specialized training.

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Required CredentialsBachelor's degree, diplomatic training, language skillsBachelor's degree, customer service experience, language skills
Work EnvironmentEmbassies, diplomatic missions worldwideConsulates, visa and passport offices
Employer & IndustryU.S. Department of State, foreign serviceU.S. Department of State, consular services

Foreign Service and Consular Officers both serve in diplomatic roles for the U.S. government, often working at embassies or consulates. While Foreign Service officers handle a broad range of diplomatic duties, Consular Officers focus specifically on visa, passport, and citizen services. Both roles require similar educational backgrounds and language skills, but their daily responsibilities and work environments differ slightly.

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Payroll Analyst (Onsite Temporary Position)

IFAS LLC

Charleston, SC • On-site

Full-time

Posted 3 days ago

Job description

Department Overview

The Bureau of the Comptroller and Global Financial Services (CGFS), Global Compensation provides compensation services to U.S. Foreign Service employees, Department of State Civil Service employees and Locally Employed (LE) staff. We provide both American and LE Staff payroll services for U.S. Agencies Overseas and Annuity services for Foreign Service Retirees. We are in Charleston, South Carolina and Bangkok, Thailand where we manage one of the most complex compensation environments in the world, providing compensation services in 180 countries and 140 currencies. Our services include time and attendance, payroll, annuity payments, customer support, withholding, benefits, record keeping and reporting for our employees working domestically and overseas at our Embassies and Missions. The primary goal is to provide world-class compensation services to customers.

IFAS is hiring multiple temporary positions up to a year to support Department of State employee out-processing payroll and financial actions.

Job Responsibilities

This position will provide project-based financial support across multiple areas within Global Compensation. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Supporting USAID-related work
  • Assisting with Reduction in Workforce (RIF) actions
  • Facilitating Deferred Resignation Program (DRP) actions
  • Providing additional support to the Funds Control (accounting) and Variable Contribution Plan (overseas retirement contribution and payments) teams as needed.

Annuity Pay Support:

Annuity Pay Processing Division processes new Foreign Service Retirement cases, maintains over 17,500 Foreign Service retiree records, processes and maintains financial records for the Foreign Service Survivors and Child annuitants, and processes Civil Service retirement packages as well as prepares the Individual Retirement Records (IRRs) for Civil Service employees who separate from the Department of State. Duties may include:

  • Review and audit annuitant records, prepare spreadsheets and annuity start-up sheets, communicate with annuitants and other bureau and agency colleagues, accurately enter data into the annuity roll system, and prepare written correspondence.
  • Establish Foreign Service Retirement payments.
  • Image all incoming mail, Deferred Resignation Program (DRP), and retirement packages.
  • Responsible for accuracy of calculation/processing of retirement pay.
    • Receive, research, analyze, and process pay for Deferred Resignation Program (DRP) actions.
  1. American Pay Support:

American Payroll ensures the accurate and timely payment of salaries and entitlements, compliance with tax reporting requirements, and effective administration of payroll and retirement systems for Department of State employees and other covered individuals.

  • Process Reduction in Workforce (RIF) actions.
    • Calculate severance payments.
  1. Locally Employed (LE) Payroll:

LE Division services employees through over 180 separate local compensation plans representing labor and employment laws and regulations of the host countries where we operate and applicable U.S. and Department of State laws, regulations, and policy. Duties may include:

  • Support our LE Payroll team to accurately and timely calculate and process severance and termination/final payments in accordance with post compensation plans and Directorate policies.
    • Learn, understand, and operate all Locally Employed Payroll systems, functional procedures, and Directorate policies. Takes initiative to investigate and comprehend post compensation and leave plans and research plans to resolve concerns.
  1. Funds Control Support:

Funds Control monitors and supports all the accounting and reporting operations within Global Compensation.

  • Support as needed with accounting and financial reconciliation funds control actions.
  1. Variable Contribution Plan (VCP) Support:

The VCP division administers the benefit contributions and payments for Locally Employed Staff (LE), based on local laws and prevailing practices. Duties may include:

  • Assist with VCP account close out.
  • Process VCP payments.
  • Monitor and respond to inquiries in the VCP organizational inbox.

Security Clearance Requirement

All contractors supporting this Department must be able to either possess or obtain a security clearance of Secret.

Minimum Requirements

  • A four-year degree from an accredited university or college is preferred.
  • Experience reviewing and processing days in accounting or payroll systems and running reports is preferred.
  • Must be able to work on several tasks simultaneously and to work independently without any higher-level coordination or direction for day-to-day activities.

Candidates with active Secret Clearance is preferred (must have the ability to obtain a government security clearance)

Work Schedule

The employee will work an 8-hour shift, Monday – Friday, between the hours of 6:15 am to 6:00 pm with a non-compensated 45-minute lunch (See your Assistant Project Manager for work schedule and department policies). Additional hours may be required and must be authorized by your Project Manager and DoS Leadership. This is a 100% on-site position.