Entry-level jobs
1,474 open roles. Roles whose posting states an entry-level, junior, associate or new-grad level. A posting that says nothing about level is not here, even when the title suggests it.
COMPUTER ASSISTANT
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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Mail Clerk
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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Entry Level Criminal Investigator - Northeast Area Field Office (NEAFO)
Office of the Inspector General, USPS
Full-time · 2 locations · $67,394 – $96,989
The U.S. Postal Service Office of Inspector General is hiring entry-level criminal investigators to conduct federal investigations across criminal, civil, and administrative matters at their Northeast Area Field Office in New York. This is a trainee position that combines on-the-job mentorship with formal classroom training, requiring existing federal or law enforcement experience and a bachelor's degree.
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HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (MIL)
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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Management and Program Analyst
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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Quality Control Specialist
Patent and Trademark Office
Full-time · Alexandria, VA · $70,623 – $91,815
This role involves performing quality control on patent application documents and data within the US Patent and Trademark Office, suitable for someone with attention to detail and experience validating technical documents or data systems.
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Transportation Security Specialist- Explosives Detection Canine Handler
Transportation Security Administration
Full-time · 2 locations · $83,265 – $108,251
This role involves using trained explosives-detection dogs to screen passengers and baggage at an airport, working to identify potential security threats and protect public safety. It suits candidates with canine handling experience or relevant security background who can manage the physical demands and are willing to relocate within 50 miles of Denver International Airport.
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Safety and Occupational Health Specialist
Bureau of Reclamation
Albuquerque, New Mexico · $51,007 – $66,311
This is a developmental role where you'll learn OSHA compliance and workplace safety standards while assisting experienced specialists with inspections, hazard documentation, and accident investigations at a federal water resources agency. It suits someone starting a career in occupational safety who wants hands-on training in real-world industrial safety practices.
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Firefighter (Basic Life Support/Hazardous Materials Technician)
United States Army Installation Management Command
Full-time · 2 locations · $50,460 – $65,599
This is a federal firefighter role requiring response to fires, hazardous materials incidents, and medical emergencies at a military installation, combining fire suppression, hazmat mitigation, and emergency medical care. The position suits individuals with firefighting experience and current certifications in Firefighter I/II, hazmat, EMT-Basic, and apparatus operation who can work a 72-hour workweek under special federal retirement provisions.
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Federal Judicial Clerkship (2 Years) (2027)
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Internship · Washington, DC · $85,447 – $111,087
A two-year judicial clerkship at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's Office of Administrative Law Judges, where you will draft decisions and orders, conduct legal research, and assist judges in resolving complex energy regulation cases. This role suits recent law graduates seeking courtroom exposure, technical legal training, and a pathway to litigation or in-house counsel positions.
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Secretary (Office Outomation)
Defense Commissary Agency
Full-time · Gordon, GA · $45,409 – $59,031
This is a secretary position supporting a military commissary store, handling filing, correspondence, personnel coordination with HR, payroll liaison work, and supply management. It suits someone comfortable with administrative details who can manage multiple stakeholder relationships in a defense facility environment.
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RECREATION AID (BOWLING)
Air Combat Command
2 locations · $15 / hour
This entry-level role supports daily operations at a bowling center on a military base, handling customer service, lane assignments, equipment rentals, food orders, cash transactions, and facility maintenance. It suits people comfortable working variable hours including evenings and weekends in a customer-facing, fast-paced environment.
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Administrative Support Assistant
Department of War Education Activity
Full-time · West Point, NY · $48,005 – $69,565
This is an administrative support role at a Department of Defense school serving grades 6-8, responsible for managing records, scheduling, payroll processing, and inventory for the school's operations. The position suits applicants with federal employment eligibility and experience in data entry, records management, and office administration.
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LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE-Direct Hire Authority (DHA)
Armed Forces Retirement Home
Full-time · Gulfport, MS · $24 – $31 / hour
This is a practical nurse role within a military retirement home's healthcare service, focused on administering medications, documenting patient care, and assisting registered nurses in managing a group of residents. It suits candidates with hands-on nursing experience in long-term or geriatric care who are prepared for the physical and infectious-disease risks of institutional healthcare.
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FUEL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM WORKER
Army National Guard Units
Edgewood, MD · $37 – $43 / hour
This National Guard position operates and maintains aviation fuel distribution systems, including bulk storage tanks, hydrant-refueling equipment, and tanker truck operations at a military facility. The role suits individuals with mechanical aptitude and experience handling hazardous materials who are comfortable with safety-critical operations and detailed recordkeeping.
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Accounting Technician NF-03
U.S. Military Academy
West Point, NY · $44,870 – $50,088
This accounting role maintains subsidiary ledgers and ensures the accuracy of financial documents at West Point Academy Store, verifying transactions against control standards and regulatory requirements. It suits someone with accounting support experience who can review reports for balance and validity while flagging complex errors for senior review.
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Administrative Support Assistant
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
Washington, DC · $57,736 – $75,059
This role supports a federal disability accommodation program by processing requests, maintaining confidential records, and coordinating meetings between employees, supervisors, and decision-makers. It suits someone comfortable managing sensitive medical information, organizing complex workflows, and communicating clearly with multiple stakeholders in a government setting.
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Data Scientist (Recent Graduate)
Bureau of Economic Analysis
Full-time · Suitland, MD · $57,736 – $101,097
A federal data scientist role for recent graduates at the Bureau of Economic Analysis, involving SQL database work, statistical analysis, and communicating economic findings. Suited for new graduates in mathematics, statistics, computer science, or data science with an interest in government economic research.
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Non-Law Volunteer Student Summer 2027
Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys
Internship · Albuquerque, New Mexico; Las Cruces, New Mexico
This unpaid federal internship offers administrative support work at a U.S. Attorney's Office, involving clerical tasks, filing, copying, and case file management. It suits current students seeking government experience and academic credit in a legal or policy field.
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Human Resources Assistant
Defense Contract Audit Agency
Lowell, MA · $54,857 – $75,059
This federal HR role supports human resources specialists by handling administrative tasks, data management, and customer inquiries about HR programs and policies. It suits someone with 1-2 years of HR support experience who is comfortable with compliance work and automated HR systems.
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NAVIGATION PROJECT ASSISTANT (OA)
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Brookport, IL · $45,409 – $65,599
This is an administrative support role for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers that involves managing documents, processing procurement requests, coordinating personnel functions, and maintaining operational records across multiple facility locations. It suits someone with hands-on experience in federal administrative systems, clerical work, and budget or personnel coordination who can work independently in an office automation environment.
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Survey Clerk OA
U.S. Census Bureau
Full-time · 2 locations · $45,420 – $59,046
A clerical role at the U.S. Census Bureau that involves managing survey data collection, supporting field staff with research tools and documentation tracking, and coordinating between internal and external stakeholders. This position suits someone comfortable with database searches, office systems, and administrative coordination in a government statistical agency.
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Wildland Firefighter (Wildland Fire Module) (Seasonal) - Direct Hire Authority
Office of the Secretary of the Interior
Full-time · Fairbanks, AK · $31 / hour
This is an entry-level wildland firefighter role with the US federal government's fire service, based in Fairbanks, Alaska, performing line construction, equipment operation, and fire suppression work on wildland fire modules. The position suits people with prior wildland firefighting or prescribed fire experience who meet federal incident management qualifications and can handle physically demanding work in remote, hazardous terrain.
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Associate FCA Examiner
Farm Credit Administration
2 locations · $53,909 – $58,871
The Farm Credit Administration seeks recent college graduates for a structured four-year training program in financial examination and regulatory compliance, with intensive classroom instruction and field work analyzing agricultural lending institutions. This role suits graduates in finance, accounting, or business who want hands-on experience in federal financial oversight and are willing to travel frequently and pursue professional certifications.
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Accountant (Systems)
Agriculture, Office of the Chief Financial Officer
New Orleans, LA · $50,460 – $65,599
This federal accounting role supports the USDA's financial management systems by providing technical expertise to help staff troubleshoot accounting problems, analyze system operations, and process corrections. It suits candidates with accounting education or specialized experience who want to work on financial systems and customer service in a government setting.
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