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The Metaintro Layoffs Tracker lists 1 announcement for State Department. The latest was announced on July 11, 2025. Sources report 1,350 jobs affected in total.

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State Department announcements in the Metaintro Layoffs Tracker.

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LayoffsJuly 11, 2025

1,350 jobs cut

The State Department issued reduction-in-force notices on July 11 to 1,350 employees, about 15% of its workforce, and is finalizing the separation of Foreign Service officers on December 5 despite a spending-bill provision lawmakers say should have halted RIFs.

Our coverage: State Department Finalizes Diplomat Layoffs Despite Congress

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Year	Announcements	Jobs affected
2025	1	1,350

Jobs affected as stated by a source; announcements without a stated number are not counted.

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Is State Department hiring?: Yes. As of September 30, 2026, State Department has 1 open role on Metaintro. The most are in Security (1).
Has State Department had layoffs?: The Metaintro Layoffs Tracker lists 1 announcement for State Department. The latest was announced on July 11, 2025. Sources report 1,350 jobs affected in total.