Federal Government Jobs in the United States
Jobot
$100000 - $125000 Per Year
Washington, DC
Review the Job Site Safety Plan, verify that a hazard analysis has been approved prior to the performance of a specific feature of work during the preparatory phase of control, verify that safety measures are in place during the initial phase of control, and conduct safety inspections during the follow-up phase of control. Plan for and conduct a three-phase inspection program to include: Preparatory Meetings and Reports; Initial Phase Inspections and Reports; Follow-up Inspections and Reports; and Final Phase Inspections.
Jobot
$160000 - $170000 Per Year
Bluffdale, UT
The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing, managing, and executing federal programs, ensuring that all project deliverables are met within the specified timelines and budget. 3. Diverse product lines which include Software, Cloud Services, Artificial Intelligence, Storage, Networking, Supercomputing, and Digital Transformation offerings.
Jobot
$130000 - $160000 Per Year
Orlando, FL
Orlando based architecture and engineering firm is growing and looking for multiple licensed architects to join their healthcare and federal project team. Minimum of 8 years of project management experience, including at least 3 years of increasing responsibility in Department of Defense (DOD) projects.
Jobot
$80000 - $110000 Per Year
Meadows of Dan, VA
Our client is a global provider of aerial cargo personnel life support equipment to military and commercial aerospace customers. Contracts Manager is responsible for administration of all aspects of Contract Management to assure legal, regulatory, and ethical compliance while assuring the interests of the Company are maintained.
Jobot
$235000 - $335000 Per Year
Washington, DC
Experience preparing and negotiating teaming agreements, subcontracts, and joint ventures, defending companies in audits and investigations as well as civil False Claims Act defense matters, and/or advising clients regarding the federal small business programs. This includes a strong desire to not only support the firms existing clients by taking a lead role and directly working on projects such as protests and claims, but also to build a practice and client base through marketing and business development efforts.
Jobot
$120000 - $145000 Per Year
Thousand Oaks, CA
Eight (8) plus years of experience in various types of subcontracts for complex items or R&D under federal government contracts, including cost-type and fixed price. Evaluates subcontractor proposals including analyzing exceptions to terms, performing risk assessments and cost or price analysis as necessary.
Jobot
$130000 - $150000 Per Year
Bassett, VA
Project types include aviation, manufacturing, healthcare and education and typically range from $10M-$75M in value size. Based in Florida, we are a well-established and growing GC that specializes in federal government projects.
Jobot
$80000 - $125000 Per Year
Thousand Oaks, CA
Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines. Identify potential financial risks and devise strategies to mitigate them, ensuring the smooth execution of our defense manufacturing programs.
Jobot
$170000 - $250000 Per Year
Washington, DC
Apply here and contact Hunter Dahlstrom directly for details at https://apply.jobot.com/jobs/government-contracts-junior-associate-attorney/200237725/?utm_source=Monster or 248.636.2434 (direct cell #). The firm handles a broad range of clients, from government contractors to grant recipients, giving you exposure to a variety of cases that require in-depth legal knowledge and strategic thinking.
Federal Government Jobs Overview
How would you like a job that allows you to make a difference in your fellow Americans' lives while you do what you love? Now, think of any job title, and chances are, you can find that exact position in the federal government. When you work for the government, you can fulfill your career goals while helping to improve the lives of Americans. Federal government jobs also give you valuable experience, opportunities for education and advancement, a competitive salary, and outstanding benefits. The federal government is the largest employer in the U.S. and provides more than 2 million jobs in 350 occupations, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Most federal government jobs in the U.S. are in the executive branch of the government, which has departments that oversee all the government's services, from agriculture to the treasury to education. For example, if you are a statistician, you could work for the Bureau of Labor Statistics within the Department of Labor or the Census Bureau within the Department of Commerce. A physician could work for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention within the Department of Health and Human Services. A lawyer could work at the U.S. Copyright Office, which is within the Library of Congress, an agency of the legislative branch.
You can also try looking for other administrative jobs or expanding your job search using similar job categories, such as:
Federal Government Worker Education and Skills
The federal government hires employees with all levels of education, from high school diplomas to advanced university degrees. The Office of Personnel Management sets a general schedule of job classifications based on education level. Some jobs require a certain level of education but not in any particular field of study. Other positions require education in a specific study area.
Overall, the federal government looks for employees who have the ability to communicate with people from diverse backgrounds, excel at teamwork, are adaptable, think strategically, maintain confidentiality when needed, and can help to solve problems and overcome obstacles.
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Interviewing for a Federal Government Job
All interviews for federal government jobs follow a behavior-based interview model where you'll be asked to give examples of prior work situations that demonstrated a particular behavior or skill. But there's no need to panic. Monster can help you prepare for that all-important job interview. Read more about how to interview for a federal job in Monster's article, Seven Tips for Successful Federal Interviews.
How Much Do Federal Government Jobs Pay?
The government classifies federal jobs under six categories: administrative, professional, technical, blue collar, clerical, and other white collar/unspecified. According to the BLS, pay for government jobs ranges from $9.18/hour for a fast food cook to more than $200,000 a year for a surgeon. You can compare the median salary for any federal government occupation using figures from the Office of Personnel Management to private sector salaries using Monster's Salary Tools. For example, a microbiologist makes a mean wage of $119,860 a year in the federal government and a median of $54,217 a year in the private sector.
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