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Launch your career
Applications open in October and March.
Pay for recent graduate positions starts at the GS-7 to GS-9 pay grade. Compensation varies based on location with promotional opportunities to the GS-9, -11, and -12 grade levels.
Recent graduates are converted to permanent positions with successful performance in the program.
Learn more about our
career paths
and their
eligibility requirements
.
Eligibility
You must be a:
U.S. citizen.
Recent graduate who has completed a qualifying associate, bachelor’s, master’s, professional, doctorate, or vocational degree or a technical degree or certificate from a qualifying educational institution, within the two previous years.
Veterans unable to apply within two years of receiving their degree because of military service have up to six years to apply.
Career paths
View and apply to our
openings
on USAJOBS.
Job title (job series)
Description
Accountant (510)
Solve comprehensive and complex financial management analysis, policy, and procedure issues.
Budget Analyst (560)
Responsible for the full range of review and analysis functions in the formulation, presentation, and execution of assigned budgetary appropriations.
Building Management Specialist (1176)
Provide occupants of federal government buildings and privately leased spaces with safe, secure, clean, and sustainable facilities.
Contract Specialist (1102)
Work on contracts that support the entire federal government. Learn about our new
Acquisition Talent Development Program
.
Financial Management Analyst (501)
Work closely with our Office of the Chief Financial Officer on the agency’s major financial initiatives and operations.
Program Analyst (343)
Perform a variety of analytical assignments in the form of projects, research, and other initiatives that impact many of our different programs.
Project Manager (1101)
Develop, modify, and implement project plans to manage and administer project resources.
Realty Specialist (1170)
Perform a wide range of acquisition and/or federal space management work for complex realty transactions.
Transportation Operations Specialist (2150)
Oversee and coordinate the operation of GSA’s fleet motor vehicles ranging from subcompact sedans to heavy trucks.
Application preparation
Applications open in October and March for a limited time (10 business days).
Here are several steps you can take if the application window is closed:
Create your
USAJOBS
profile.
Build or update your resume
.
Learn how to fill out your
education
and
work experience
.
Understand
how to read a federal job announcement
to ensure you meet the job requirements and the evaluation criteria are before you apply.
Current vacancies
View current vacancies for recent graduates on
USAJOBS
.
Get in touch with us
|
Resources and related links
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Email Page
Last updated: Apr 18, 2025
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Traveler reimbursement is based on the location of the work activities and not the accommodations,
unless lodging is not available at the work activity, then the agency may authorize the rate where
lodging is obtained.
Unless otherwise specified, the per diem locality is defined as
"all locations within, or entirely
surrounded by, the corporate limits of the key city, including independent entities located within
those boundaries."
Per diem localities with county definitions shall include
"all locations within, or entirely
surrounded by, the corporate limits of the key city as well as the boundaries of the listed counties,
including independent entities located within the boundaries of the key city and the listed counties
(unless otherwise listed separately)."
When a military installation or Government - related facility(whether or not specifically named) is
located partially within more than one city or county boundary, the applicable per diem rate for the
entire installation or facility is the higher of the rates which apply to the cities and / or counties,
even though part(s) of such activities may be located outside the defined per diem locality.
Skip to main content
Countdown to America's 250th Anniversary:
close
Official websites use .gov
A
.gov
website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.
Secure .gov websites use HTTPS
A
lock
(
)
or
https://
means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.
Launch your career
Applications open in October and March.
Pay for recent graduate positions starts at the GS-7 to GS-9 pay grade. Compensation varies based on location with promotional opportunities to the GS-9, -11, and -12 grade levels.
Recent graduates are converted to permanent positions with successful performance in the program.
Learn more about our
career paths
and their
eligibility requirements
.
Eligibility
You must be a:
U.S. citizen.
Recent graduate who has completed a qualifying associate, bachelor’s, master’s, professional, doctorate, or vocational degree or a technical degree or certificate from a qualifying educational institution, within the two previous years.
Veterans unable to apply within two years of receiving their degree because of military service have up to six years to apply.
Career paths
View and apply to our
openings
on USAJOBS.
Job title (job series)
Description
Accountant (510)
Solve comprehensive and complex financial management analysis, policy, and procedure issues.
Budget Analyst (560)
Responsible for the full range of review and analysis functions in the formulation, presentation, and execution of assigned budgetary appropriations.
Building Management Specialist (1176)
Provide occupants of federal government buildings and privately leased spaces with safe, secure, clean, and sustainable facilities.
Contract Specialist (1102)
Work on contracts that support the entire federal government. Learn about our new
Acquisition Talent Development Program
.
Financial Management Analyst (501)
Work closely with our Office of the Chief Financial Officer on the agency’s major financial initiatives and operations.
Program Analyst (343)
Perform a variety of analytical assignments in the form of projects, research, and other initiatives that impact many of our different programs.
Project Manager (1101)
Develop, modify, and implement project plans to manage and administer project resources.
Realty Specialist (1170)
Perform a wide range of acquisition and/or federal space management work for complex realty transactions.
Transportation Operations Specialist (2150)
Oversee and coordinate the operation of GSA’s fleet motor vehicles ranging from subcompact sedans to heavy trucks.
Application preparation
Applications open in October and March for a limited time (10 business days).
Here are several steps you can take if the application window is closed:
Create your
USAJOBS
profile.
Build or update your resume
.
Learn how to fill out your
education
and
work experience
.
Understand
how to read a federal job announcement
to ensure you meet the job requirements and the evaluation criteria are before you apply.
Current vacancies
View current vacancies for recent graduates on
USAJOBS
.
Get in touch with us
|
Resources and related links
Print Page
Email Page
Last updated: Apr 18, 2025
Top
1
Choose a location
Error, The Per Diem API is not responding. Please try again later.
No results could be found for the location you've entered.
Get my location
OR
State
City (optional)
OR
ZIP
Rates for Alaska, Hawaii, and U.S. territories and possessions are set by the
Department of Defense.
Rates for foreign countries are set by the
Department of State.
2
Choose a date
Select fiscal year
OR
Travel start date (mm/dd/yyyy)
Travel end date (mm/dd/yyyy)
Rates are available between 10/1/2023 and 09/30/2026.
The End Date of your trip can not occur before the Start Date.
Additional terms and conditions
Traveler reimbursement is based on the location of the work activities and not the accommodations,
unless lodging is not available at the work activity, then the agency may authorize the rate where
lodging is obtained.
Unless otherwise specified, the per diem locality is defined as
"all locations within, or entirely
surrounded by, the corporate limits of the key city, including independent entities located within
those boundaries."
Per diem localities with county definitions shall include
"all locations within, or entirely
surrounded by, the corporate limits of the key city as well as the boundaries of the listed counties,
including independent entities located within the boundaries of the key city and the listed counties
(unless otherwise listed separately)."
When a military installation or Government - related facility(whether or not specifically named) is
located partially within more than one city or county boundary, the applicable per diem rate for the
entire installation or facility is the higher of the rates which apply to the cities and / or counties,
even though part(s) of such activities may be located outside the defined per diem locality.