What does BUREAU OF NEAR EASTERN AFFAIRS do?

The Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs focuses on advancing United States diplomatic interests and strategic partnerships within its region of responsibility. Core priorities include the management of international cooperation programs and the oversight of Foreign Military Sales projects, specifically within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The agency emphasizes the integration of program management and technical expertise to monitor the execution of special programs and maintain bilateral security cooperation. Procurement patterns center heavily on professional services and high-level administrative support. The agency frequently seeks specialized personnel, including Foreign Affairs Officers, Program Management Officers, Program Analysts, and Master Schedulers. These requirements indicate a reliance on contract support for project lifecycle management, strategic scheduling, and diplomatic operational assistance. The agency primarily targets vendors operating under NAICS 9211 for general government support and NAICS 928120 for international affairs. Procurement activity is characterized by a consistent need for subject matter experts capable of navigating the intersection of diplomatic policy and military sales execution. Operating as a component of the Department of State, the Bureau manages a geographic scope that includes critical international partnerships. Its procurement structure is designed to acquire specialized human capital to support the administrative and technical demands of foreign policy implementation.

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What set-aside programs does BUREAU OF NEAR EASTERN AFFAIRS use?

BUREAU OF NEAR EASTERN AFFAIRS uses 3 different set-aside programs, including 8(a) and Small Business. These programs reserve a portion of contracts for qualifying businesses. View the set-aside breakdown on the agency overview.

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BUREAU OF NEAR EASTERN AFFAIRS

Part of Department Of State

The Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs focuses on advancing United States diplomatic interests and strategic partnerships within its region of responsibility. Core priorities include the management of international cooperation programs and the oversight of Foreign Military Sales projects, specifically within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

BUREAU OF NEAR EASTERN AFFAIRS is a government agency with procurement activity across contracts, awards, and contractors.

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Leadership and vacancies

Senate-confirmed and senior-executive posts at BUREAU OF NEAR EASTERN AFFAIRS and its sub-agencies, as published in the OPM Plum Book. These are leadership positions, not total employees.

		Status		Appointment	Pay grade	Salary	Location
BUREAU OF NEAR EASTERN AFFAIRS	--	Vacant	Sep 2025	CA	ES	--	Washington, DC
BUREAU OF NEAR EASTERN AFFAIRS	--	Vacant	May 2026	CA	ES	--	Washington, DC
BUREAU OF NEAR EASTERN AFFAIRS	--	Vacant	--	NA	ES	--	Washington, DC
BUREAU OF NEAR EASTERN AFFAIRS	--	Vacant	--	NA	ES	--	Washington, DC
BUREAU OF NEAR EASTERN AFFAIRS	--	Vacant	Dec 2025	NA	ES	--	Washington, DC
BUREAU OF NEAR EASTERN AFFAIRS	--	Vacant	--	NA	ES	--	Washington, DC
BUREAU OF NEAR EASTERN AFFAIRS	--	Vacant	--	NA	ES	--	Washington, DC
BUREAU OF NEAR EASTERN AFFAIRS	--	Vacant	--	NA	ES	--	Washington, DC
BUREAU OF NEAR EASTERN AFFAIRS	Robert PalladinoActing	Filled	Jun 2026	CA	EX-IV	--	Washington, DC
BUREAU OF NEAR EASTERN AFFAIRS	PETER HOWARD	Filled	Sep 2024	CA	ES	$198,943	Washington, DC

BUREAU OF NEAR EASTERN AFFAIRS

Part of Department Of State

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Recent BUREAU OF NEAR EASTERN AFFAIRS Contracts

The Program of Technical Cooperation between the United States of America and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia seeks a Special Programs Manager with Foreign Military Sales Experience to assist with monitoring the work of FMS projects executing in KSA.

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Recent BUREAU OF NEAR EASTERN AFFAIRS Contracts

The Program of Technical Cooperation between the United States of America and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia seeks a Special Programs Manager with Foreign Military Sales Experience to assist with monitoring the work of FMS projects executing in KSA.

Foreign Affairs Officer (WSU)

Special Program Manager

Program Management Officer

Master Scheduler

Foreign Affairs Officer

Program Analyst

Master Scheduler

Support Services Specialist

Master Scheduler

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How do I do business with BUREAU OF NEAR EASTERN AFFAIRS?

Who are the top contractors for BUREAU OF NEAR EASTERN AFFAIRS?

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