i'm here
at the national museum of american
diplomacy which tells the story of the
history
practice and the challenges of american
diplomacy
as the assistant secretary for the
bureau of economic and business affairs
i'd like to share a piece of our story
with you the economic bureau's legacy
dates back to the second world war when
former secretary of state
dean atchison served as the first
assistant secretary of economic affairs
he represented the department at the
breton woods conference
where the post-war international
economic system was designed
our predecessors influenced the united
states
post-war recovery and led the world into
an era of global peace and prosperity
the united states is similarly leading a
global economic recovery today
never before has the need been greater
for smart and effective
international economic officers we have
200 dedicated men and women in
washington
with over 2 000 economic officers
worldwide
we're organized into seven divisions
staffed with some of the world's
leading experts we deliver across the
most critical issues that impact the us
economy come and be a part of our story
my work is meaningful through partnering
with organizations like the world bank
the us development finance corporation
and others
our team works to support global
investments in infrastructure
health energy and technology that
promotes
economic growth and good jobs
because our work is mission critical and
relevant
for instance we've developed a global
economic activity recovery strategy
called gear to ensure american economic
well-being during
and after coven 19. as
countries around the world instituted
lockdowns and border closures
the department brought home over 100 000
american citizens
many from hard to reach places our team
played an
integral role in these historic efforts
i love the people that i work with
i am a part of a very diverse and
inclusive workforce
with the highest degree of
professionalism because i love a
challenge and want to be part of the
solution
the stakes have never been higher to
make sure our kids have
opportunities in the economy of the
future technologies like 5g and
artificial intelligence will completely
change the way in which future
generations work
it's thanks to our work that there are
globally understood standards and rules
of engaging with technology
i appreciate the many opportunities for
personal professional
growth and development the bureau of
economic and business affairs
from the eb front office on down there's
widespread support for training
for attendance at professional
development conferences
and for mentoring the stakes have never
been higher
and it's no secret that our intellectual
property is increasingly under attack
we do everything we can to protect and
promote american innovation globally
it's the lifeblood of our economy
contribute to our mission of empowering
growth and securing our future
do you want to help solve some of the
most pressing global challenges
of our time join us
join us as we define foreign policy for
the next decade
join us as we shape the economy of the
future
the eb family is a crucial part of the
department's one team
one mission ethos and the team needs and
welcomes
your diverse talents together we are
champions of american diplomacy
protecting the american people and
promoting their interests
and values around the world is no easy
task but if you're ready for a rewarding
career at the intersection of foreign
and economic policy
join us in eb
