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$70,623 – $91,815
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved October 28, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
This is an entry-level, two-year development program at the State Department that rotates candidates through different HR functions including recruitment, employee relations, and benefits administration to build specialist skills. The role suits people starting an HR career who want structured training, mentorship, and exposure to federal human resources work across multiple practice areas.
Our summary, not Department of State Headquarters’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
Required
- One year of specialized HR experience at GS-07 level OR a master's degree OR equivalent graduate education OR a combination totaling 100%
- HR experience in at least one functional area: staffing and recruitment, position classification, performance management, HR development, benefits management, employee relations, or labor relations
- Experience communicating HR actions and information to managers and employees
- Must meet federal time-in-grade requirements and be a US citizen