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Graduate schemes, rotational programs, management trainee programs and structured early-career programs. Use NEXARA to compare location, eligibility, funding, deadlines and official application routes before deciding what fits your goals.

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DHS Headquarters

Contract Specialist (Pathways Recent Graduates)

This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office of the Chief Procurement Officer. All DHS-HQ announcements have a 5 business day open period due to the number of applications received. Non-BU: This is a non-bargaining unit position. ELIGIBILITY…

Multiple Locations, US

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Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board

IT Liaison

Join a mission-driven agency that helps millions of Americans save for retirement. The Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board (FRTIB) is seeking a talented and motivated professional to serve in the role of IT Liaison. As part of our team, you'll contribute to the…

Washington, District of Columbia, US

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Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

Debt Management Specialist

The incumbent serves as a Debt Management Specialist on the Accounts Receivable Team Servicing APHIS. The Accounts Receivable Team is the focal point for agency collections and debt management. As a Debt Management Specialist, the primary responsibilities include providing…

Multiple Locations, US

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Defense Information Systems Agency

Program Analyst - CES Recent Graduate

The recent graduates program targets individuals who have graduated recently from qualifying educational institutions or programs. To be eligible, applicants must apply within 2 years of degree or certificate completion, except for veterans precluded from doing so due to their…

Letterkenny Army Depot, Pennsylvania, US

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U.S. Trustee Program

Financial Management Specialist

The Recent Graduates (RG) Program is a dynamic, one-year developmental program that promotes careers in the Federal Government. If you have graduated from a qualifying educational institution or certificate program within the last two years, you may be eligible for the RG…

Multiple Locations, US

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Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

Environmental Protection Specialist

The Environmental Protection Specialist is responsible for performing a variety of analytical, research, report writing, and editing tasks on environmental subjects in support of APHIS' programs. The position reports to the Chief of Environmental and Risk Analysis Services or,…

Multiple Locations, US

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DHS Headquarters

Program Analyst (Pathways Recent Graduates)

This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office of the Chief Procurement Officer. The primary purpose of this position is to perform developmental assignments providing limited analyses and evaluations in support of acquisition program operations.…

Springfield, Virginia, US

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DHS Headquarters

SYSTEMS ENGINEER (PATHWAYS RECENT GRADUATES)

This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office of the Chief Procurement Officer (OCPO). The primary purpose of this position is to carry out developmental assignments in performing analyses and evaluations of limited systems engineering…

Springfield, Virginia, US

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U.S. Census Bureau

Computer Scientist (Recent Graduate)

This vacancy is for a Computer Scientist (Recent Graduate) position in the Human Resources Division located at the U.S. Census Bureau Headquarters in Suitland, Maryland. The Census Bureau is accessible from the Metro Rail Green Line - Suitland Station. This Job Opportunity…

Suitland, Maryland, US

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US Army Civilian Human Resources Agency

Human Resources Specialist

About the Position: The Army Fellows Program provides an exciting opportunity to embark on a developmental, accelerated career path as an Army Civilian including continued training and educational opportunities, with no military obligation. Fellows may also receive paid…

Multiple Locations, US

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Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency

IT Cybersecurity Specialist (INFOSEC)

This announcement is issued under the Pathways Recent Graduate Program to recruit individuals for available positions who have graduated from a qualifying educational institution or career/technical program within the past two years. BASIC ELIGIBILITY Applicants must: Have…

Multiple Locations, US

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Bureau of Reclamation

Electrical Engineer (Recent Graduate)

Launch or advance your electrical engineering career with the Bureau of Reclamation! Apply your engineering skills to electrical systems that support critical water and power infrastructure. Gain experience in design, analysis, testing, troubleshooting, inspections, and system…

Folsom, California, US

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Railroad Retirement Board

Pathways Recent Graduate Economist/Statistician/Data Scientist

This position is located in the Bureau of the Actuary & Research, Railroad Retirement Board. The incumbent is professionally responsible for planning and conducting various economic, statistical and financial studies, projects, and cost calculations for programs administered by…

Chicago, Illinois, US

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Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

Security Assistant

If selected you would conduct a wide variety of technical support and range of assignments related to the Personnel Security and credentialing process for federal and non-federal personnel employed by the agency. To be eligible, applicants must meet one of the following…

Minneapolis, Minnesota, US

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US Army Civilian Human Resources Agency

Human Resources Specialist

About the Position: The Army Fellows Program provides an exciting opportunity to embark on a developmental, accelerated career path as an Army Civilian including continued training and educational opportunities, with no military obligation. Fellows may also receive paid…

Fort Hood, Texas, US

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Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT TRAINEE

The DCSA Student Experience (DSE) '27 Cohort. Open to undergraduate and graduate students with a cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0, who will remain full-time students through October 2028. Summer Cohort Start Date: 31 May 2027 (alternate: 14 June 2027); End Date: 20 August 2027.…

Multiple Locations, US

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DHS Headquarters

MANAGEMENT AND PROGRAM ANALYST (PRIVACY/FOIA) PATHWAYS RECENT GRADUATES

This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office of the Secy and Executive Mgmt, Office of Privacy. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Management and Program Analyst within the Office of Privacy, supporting either the Privacy Act…

Washington, District of Columbia, US

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Defense Information Systems Agency

Interdisciplinary - CES Recent Graduate

The recent graduates program targets individuals who have graduated recently from qualifying educational institutions or programs. To be eligible, applicants must apply within 2 years of degree or certificate completion, except for veterans precluded from doing so due to their…

Fort Meade, Maryland, US

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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

IT Specialist (Recent Graduate)

This position is located in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), with 5 vacancies in San Diego, CA; Saint Petersburg, FL; or Silver Spring, MD. This position is being recruited with an opportunity for…

Multiple Locations, US

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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Budget Analyst (Recent Graduate)

This position is located in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), with 5 vacancies in Juneau, AK; Anchorage, AK; St. Petersburg, FL; or Silver Spring, MD. This position is being recruited with an opportunity for…

Multiple Locations, US

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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Administrative Management Specialist - HR Liaison (Recent Graduate)

This position is located in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), with 5 vacancies in Juneau, AK; San Diego, CA; Santa Cruz, CA; Silver Spring, MD; Gloucester, MA; or Seattle, WA. This position is being recruited…

Multiple Locations, US

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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Grants Management Specialist (Recent Graduate)

This position is located in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), with 10 vacancies in San Diego, CA; Miami, FL; Saint Petersburg, FL; Honolulu, HI; Boise, ID; Silver Spring, MD; Pascagoula, MS; Beaufort, NC;…

Multiple Locations, US

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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Acquisition Management Specialist (Recent Graduate)

This position is located in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), with 10 vacancies in Miami, FL; Silver Spring, MD; Gloucester, MA; Pascagoula, MS; Beaufort, NC; Galveston, TX; or Seattle, WA. This position is…

Multiple Locations, US

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US Army Civilian Human Resources Agency

Human Resources Specialist

About the Position: The Army Fellows Program provides an exciting opportunity to embark on a developmental, accelerated career path as an Army Civilian including continued training and educational opportunities, with no military obligation. Fellows may also receive paid…

Multiple Locations, DE

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U.S. International Trade Commission

Financial Analyst (Auditor) Recent Grad

The U.S. International Trade Commission is an independent Federal agency that provides the President and Congress with high-quality analysis and technical support on international trade, tariff and competitiveness issues; investigates and makes determinations in proceedings…

Washington, District of Columbia, US

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Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys

Legal Administrative Specialist (Recent Graduates)

For more information on the Department of Justice and the United States Attorneys' Offices, visit here. This is an excepted service appointment under the Pathways Recent Graduates Program. This appointment is a one year career development program. At the successful completion…

Bangor, Maine, US

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Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys

Paralegal Specialist - Appellate Division (Pathways Recent Graduate)

This is an excepted service appointment under the Pathways Recent Graduates Program. This appointment is a one year career development program. At the successful completion of the program requirements, you may be eligible for non-competitive conversion to a Federal career or…

Sacramento, California, US

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Department of Energy Headquarters

Budget Analyst (Recent Graduate)

This position is part of the Office of Environmental Management - Carlsbad Field Office, Department of Energy. The Recent Graduates Program is a dynamic, one-year developmental program that promotes careers in the Federal Government to recent graduates. Recent Graduates who…

Carlsbad, New Mexico, US

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Department of Energy Headquarters

General Engineer (Recent Graduate)

This position is part of the EDF Office of Energy Dominance Financing, Department of Energy. The Recent Graduates Program is a dynamic, one-year developmental program that promotes careers in the Federal Government to recent graduates. Recent Graduates who successfully complete…

Washington, District of Columbia, US

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Social Security Administration

IT Specialist (APPSW) (Recent Graduate)

The SSA Recent Graduates Program provides Recent Graduates with entry-level developmental experience and is designed to lead to a career in the Federal government. Program participant(s) are placed in excepted service appointments, not-to-exceed 1 year. Note: This position is…

Woodlawn, Maryland, US

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Defense Information Systems Agency

IT Cybersecurity Specialist (PLCYPLN) - CES Recent Graduate

The recent graduates program targets individuals who have graduated recently from qualifying educational institutions or programs. To be eligible, applicants must apply within 2 years of degree or certificate completion, except for veterans precluded from doing so due to their…

Fort Meade, Maryland, US

Deadline Nov 18, 2026

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US Army Civilian Human Resources Agency

Human Resources Specialist

About the Position: The Army Fellows Program provides an exciting opportunity to embark on a developmental, accelerated career path as an Army Civilian including continued training/educational opportunities with no military obligation. Fellows may also receive paid training,…

Fort Riley, Kansas, US

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Bonneville Power Administration

Electronics Engineer (Recent Grad)

This position is part of the Bonneville Power Administration, Department of Energy, Transmission Services, Transmission Student Development. s a Electronics Engineer (Recent Grad), you will serve as an mechanical engineer performing assignments of limited scope and difficulty…

Multiple Locations, US

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Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Recent Graduate - Industrial Hygienist

For more information, click Pathways Programs, State Apprenticeship Programs, Other Apprenticeship Programs or Career One Stop. This is an appointment under the DOL Recent Graduates program. The program duration is one year. Upon successful completion of the program and at the…

Multiple Locations, US

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Bonneville Power Administration

Public Utilities Specialist (Rates) (Recent Grad)

This position is part of the Bonneville Power Administration, Department of Energy, Transmission Services, Transmission Student Development. As a Public Utilities Specialist (Rates) (Recent Grad), you will serve in a developmental capacity as an analyst in evaluating the…

Vancouver, Washington, US

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Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys

Paralegal Specialist - Appellate Division (Pathways Recent Graduate)

This is an excepted service appointment under the Pathways Recent Graduates Program. This appointment is a one year career development program. At the successful completion of the program requirements, you may be eligible for non-competitive conversion to a Federal career or…

Multiple Locations, US

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Office of Inspector General

Recent Graduate - Auditor

For more information, click Pathways Programs, State Apprenticeship Programs, Other Apprenticeship Programs or Career One Stop. This is an appointment under the DOL Recent Graduates program. Upon successful completion of the program and at the agency's discretion, the appointee…

Multiple Locations, US

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Department of Energy Headquarters

Program Support Specialist (Recent Graduate)

This position is part of the Hydrocarbons and Geothermal Energy Office, Department of Energy. The Recent Graduates Program is a dynamic, one-year developmental program that promotes careers in the Federal Government to recent graduates. Recent Graduates who successfully…

Multiple Locations, US

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Federal Aviation Administration

Investigative Analyst (Recent Graduate)

The position is located within the Security and Hazardous Materials Safety (ASH) organization and may be assigned to a geographical location under the purview of the Office of Investigations & Professional Responsibility (AXI). The mission of ASH is to ensure aviation safety,…

Fort Worth, Texas, US

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Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

Human Resources Assistant

The Human Resources Assistant performs duties in support of Information Systems, Classification, and/or Processing. These functions provide critical support to the wide variety of operational activities needed for the agency to perform human resources functions. Selectees will…

Minneapolis, Minnesota, US

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Defense Information Systems Agency

Computer Scientist (Cyber) - CES Recent Graduate

The recent graduates program targets individuals who have graduated recently from qualifying educational institutions or programs. To be eligible, applicants must apply within 2 years of degree or certificate completion, except for veterans precluded from doing so due to their…

Letterkenny Army Depot, Pennsylvania, US

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