Economic Specialist at the U.S. Embassy in Belgium

The U.S. Embassy in Brussels is looking for a Economic Specialist to join the Political and Economic Office.

The job holder develops and maintains an extensive range of economic and government contacts. Provides timely, succinct, analytical and predictive written and oral briefings on Belgian economic developments. Conducts research and contributes to the section’s reporting, including daily reporting to Washington.

EDUCATION: University degree in economics, political science, business, international relations, journalism, or related, with special emphasis on Belgian internal affairs, international relations, history.
EXPERIENCE: 3 years of experience in research and analytical reporting on complex economic issues; report writing which affords a firm grounding in writing on Belgian domestic economic questions.
LANGUAGE: Fluency in English. Fluency in Dutch or French.

Vanaf € 6.440 per maand

Groepsverzekering

Maaltijdcheques

Individuele hospitalisatieverzekering

Hospitalisatieverzekering voor familie

Tandverzekering

Tussenkomst openbaar vervoer

Fietsvergoeding

Opleiding

Cafetaria plan

13e maand

Prestatiebonus

Vakantiegeld

Extra-legale vakantiedagen

Anciënniteitsverlof

Interested candidates are invited to create their Electronic Recruitment Application profile via the Embassy website and submit their application before April 22, 2026. A complete application means that you outline in your ERA profile how you meet the minimum requirements and attach all required documents (a residence permit and a proof of education, preferably officially recognized by Belgian/U.S. authorities). For further details on the process of diploma recognition via cfwb/naric, and other useful tips, please carefully read the notice to applicants on our website: https://be.usembassy.gov/jobs/#jobs.

Direct link to the vacancy: Open websitehttps://erajobs.state.gov/dos-era/vacancy/viewVacancyDetail.hms?_ref=y3jkmvr3pt0&returnToSearch=true&jnum=73278&orgId=119