Entry-level jobs

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Full-time · Cambridge, MD · $70,623 – $91,815

This federal role supports refuge operations and conservation across habitat management, wildlife monitoring, public education, and interagency coordination at a Chesapeake-area facility. It suits someone with a wildlife or biology background seeking developmental work in natural resource stewardship with flexibility to telework.

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Office of Management and Budget

Washington, DC

This is a volunteer project role supporting federal human resources modernization work, where you will review position descriptions and assist with workforce planning while gaining practical experience in HR operations. It suits current students looking to develop career skills in human resources and administration during a semester break.

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Naval Medical Command

Yorktown, VA · $51,210 – $64,867

This role provides optical services to eligible military personnel at a VA facility, including dispensing and repairing eyeglasses, processing prescription orders, and operating optometry testing equipment. It suits candidates with prior experience in optical dispensing, prescription handling, and military or healthcare settings.

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U.S. Capitol Police

Full-time · Washington, DC · $86,530

The United States Capitol Police seeks officers to enforce federal law, provide physical security for Congress and its members, and respond to crime and threats within the Capitol complex. This role suits candidates seeking challenging law enforcement work with opportunities to specialize in areas like dignitary protection, investigations, or emergency response after completing training and a probationary period.

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Supreme Court of the United States

Full-time · Washington, DC · $86,530 – $147,928

This full-time federal police role protects the Supreme Court building, justices, and grounds in Washington, D.C., and suits candidates with military service, prior law enforcement experience, or relevant education seeking a structured career in dignitary and facility protection.

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Customs and Border Protection

Full-time · Salt Lake City, Utah; Seattle, Washington; Phoenix, Arizona; Los Angeles, California; San Francisco, California; Denver, Colorado; Washington, District of Columbia; Miami, Florida; Atlanta, Georgia; Chicago, Illinois; Indianapolis, Indiana; New Orleans, Louisiana; Boston, Massachusetts; Minneapolis, Minnesota; Kansas City, Missouri; Albuquerque, New Mexico; New York, New York; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Portland, Oregon; Austin, Texas · $65,545 – $142,199

U.S. Customs and Border Protection seeks federal law enforcement officers to intercept vessels, detect contraband and unauthorized persons at sea, and support counterterrorism operations. This role suits candidates with Coast Guard maritime credentials and law enforcement experience who can work independently in high-stakes maritime interdiction scenarios.

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National Institute of Standards and Technology

Internship · Gaithersburg, MD

NIST offers a summer research fellowship for high school juniors and seniors to work alongside scientists and engineers across multiple laboratories in Gaithersburg, exploring STEM careers through hands-on projects. Participants spend seven weeks conducting research, presenting findings, and building professional networks in a leading federal research institution.

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District of Columbia Courts

Full-time · District of Columbia, District of Columbia · $68,405 – $88,926

This DC Superior Court role involves supervising juveniles in the community and facilitating their rehabilitation through home visits, compliance monitoring, family conferences, and coordination with service providers. It suits someone with a social science background and direct experience working with youth who thrives in a structured court environment.

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LangChain

San Francisco, CA

This is a sales development role at an AI infrastructure company, where you'll qualify inbound and outbound prospects for their LangSmith platform while learning to use AI agents for prospecting automation. It's designed for someone who wants to build sales skills while experimenting with modern GTM tools and AI-powered workflows.

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Architect of the Capitol

Washington, DC · $51,957 – $67,543

This role manages inventory and supply operations for a gift shop serving the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center, involving stock counts, requisitions, documentation, and occasional sales floor support during peak seasons. It suits someone with warehouse or inventory management experience who can handle both data entry and physical stocking tasks in a federal government setting.

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Defense Logistics Agency

Contract · New Cumberland, PA · $57,736 – $75,059

This federal government position involves managing shipments, coordinating transportation logistics, and handling documentation for a military distribution depot. The role suits people with transportation or logistics experience who can handle hazardous materials and optimize routing and costs across domestic and international shipments.

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Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs

Full-time · Miami, OK · $40,736 – $52,957

This is an administrative support role with the Bureau of Indian Affairs that involves managing data systems, processing requests, and coordinating grants and budgets for a district office. The position suits someone comfortable with office automation, database maintenance, and coordinating multiple administrative functions in a federal setting.

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National Cemetery Administration

Full-time · Phoenix, AZ · $42,611 – $55,395

This federal office role supports operations at a national veterans cemetery in Phoenix, handling clerical tasks, public interactions with grieving families, and logistical coordination during burial services. It suits someone comfortable with administrative work in a solemn public-facing environment who can manage competing demands and occasional weekend or holiday work.

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John C. Stennis Space Center

Stennis Space Center, MS · $40,736 – $52,957

This role involves managing the flow of mail and packages at a NASA facility, receiving and sorting incoming correspondence, coordinating with postal services, and preparing outgoing materials for dispatch. It suits someone organized and detail-oriented who can work independently to keep communications moving smoothly across a government center.

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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

Full-time · Washington, DC · $51,283 – $100,315

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services seeks an analyst to evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of health care and human services programs within the organization using both quantitative and qualitative methods. This role suits recent graduates or those with specialized experience in program analysis and administrative operations in the federal, nonprofit, or private sector.

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U.S. Army Medical Command

Seymour Johnson AFB, North Carolina · $15 – $16 / hour

This veterinary support role at a military facility involves assisting veterinarians with surgical procedures, animal care, medication administration, and client counseling. It suits someone with practical animal experience who wants to work in a clinical veterinary setting.

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Western Area Power Administration

Elverta, CA · $59 – $88 / hour

This trainee role maintains and repairs electrical metering and relay systems in power substations, handling everything from microprocessor-based meters to protective relays and control equipment. It suits someone with hands-on electrical experience who can work independently on complex systems in remote locations, often in challenging weather and terrain.

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Air Force Global Strike Command

Minot Afb, ND · $55,882 – $88,356

A federal IT support role providing technical assistance and system maintenance for Air Force computing infrastructure, suited for someone with hands-on experience managing hardware, networks, and user support in compliance-heavy environments.

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Bureau of Naval Personnel

Millington, TN · $50,460 – $65,599

A federal role supporting Navy personnel administration by managing military records systems and organizing information for selection boards. Suited for someone with HR and military personnel systems experience who can handle documentation and coordinate with multiple stakeholders in a government environment.

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Defense Health Agency

Full-time · Silver Spring, MD · $57,736 – $75,059

This role processes and maintains cancer case records within the Department of Defense's tumor registry system, handling data entry, case accessioning, and coordination with medical facilities. It suits someone with administrative and clinical support experience in medical settings who is comfortable working with databases and detailed documentation.

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