What does Bureau Of Educational And Cultural Affairs do?

The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs focuses on promoting international relations through the curation and execution of global cultural exhibitions and educational outreach. Their strategic priorities center on the U.S. presence at international architecture biennales, the development of public programming, and the coordination of educational outreach initiatives. Key focus areas include the design, fabrication, and installation of physical and virtual exhibitions to facilitate international cultural exchange. Procurement patterns emphasize a multidisciplinary approach to exhibition management, frequently sourcing graphic design, curation services, and digital content development. The agency heavily procures specialized logistics, including international art transportation and freight arrangement, alongside the acquisition of audiovisual and IT equipment for exhibition sites. Contractual needs also extend to venue rentals and professional travel services to support global operations. Primary industry targets include NAICS 541430 for graphic design and 488510 for freight transportation. The agency also engages vendors within the performing arts, professional training, and architectural services sectors. Procurement activity indicates a reliance on a diverse range of specialty trade contractors and international affairs consultants to execute complex, site-specific projects. The agency operates with a global geographic scope, managing projects and venue rentals at international locations. It functions as a specialized bureau within its parent department, utilizing a mix of solicitations and subcontracts to secure the technical expertise and logistical support required for international cultural diplomacy.

What contracts does Bureau Of Educational And Cultural Affairs award?

Bureau Of Educational And Cultural Affairs awards government contracts across various categories. Browse contract opportunities from this agency.

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Bureau Of Educational And Cultural Affairs

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The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs focuses on promoting international relations through the curation and execution of global cultural exhibitions and educational outreach. presence at international architecture biennales, the development of public programming, and the coordination of educational outreach initiatives.

Bureau Of Educational And Cultural Affairs is a government agency with procurement activity across contracts, awards, and contractors. It currently has 14 open contract opportunities.

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Leadership and vacancies

Senate-confirmed and senior-executive posts at Bureau Of Educational And Cultural Affairs and its sub-agencies, as published in the OPM Plum Book. These are leadership positions, not total employees.

Source: OPM Plum Book · Last confirmed 09/28/2026

Leadership posts

Filled

Vacant

30% of posts

Acting officials

10 posts · 3 vacant

Posts of Bureau Of Educational And Cultural Affairs

		Status		Appointment	Pay grade	Salary	Location
Bureau Of Educational And Cultural Affairs	--	Vacant	--	PAS	EX-IV	--	Washington, DC
Bureau Of Educational And Cultural Affairs	--	Vacant	--	NA	ES	--	Washington, DC
Bureau Of Educational And Cultural Affairs	--	Vacant	Mar 2026	NA	ES	--	Washington, DC
Bureau Of Educational And Cultural Affairs	CATHERINE DILLON	Filled	May 2026	PAS	EX-IV	$195,200	Washington, DC
Bureau Of Educational And Cultural Affairs	YOLANDA ROBINSON	Filled	Jul 2022	CA	ES	$207,118	Washington, DC
Bureau Of Educational And Cultural Affairs	DARREN BEATTIE	Filled	Jun 2025	NA	ES	$195,200	Washington, DC
Bureau Of Educational And Cultural Affairs	SHANNON Sprenger	Filled	Mar 2026	SC	GS-15	--	Washington, DC
Bureau Of Educational And Cultural Affairs	VICTORIA ROBERTS	Filled	Jun 2026	SC	GS-15	--	Washington, DC
Bureau Of Educational And Cultural Affairs	ROBERT PLACEK	Filled	Jan 2026	SC	GS-15	$66,510	Washington, DC
Bureau Of Educational And Cultural Affairs	Last: VICTORIA ROBERTS	Filled	Jun 2026	SC	GS-15	--	Washington, DC