A career Foreign Service Officer, Edelman entered the Senior Foreign Service in 1992. He is a recipient of the Secretary of Defense's award for Distinguished Civilian Service (1993) and the State Department's Superior Honor Award (1990 and 1996).
As a career Foreign Service Officer, Edelman joined the Senior Foreign Service in 1992. His receipt of notable awards, including the Secretary of Defense's Distinguished Civilian Service award (1993) and the State Department's Superior Honor Award (1990 and 1996), highlights his commitment to public service.