Business Jobs in the Federal Government
Facts about Business in Government
- There are more than 200,000 individuals employed in business careers across the federal government.
- Accounting is one of the top five majors sought by government employers, according to National Association of Colleges and Employers survey.
- The Defense Finance and Accounting Service is the world’s largest finance and accounting organization, with approximately 15,000 civilian employees.
- The median starting salary for Class of 2004 Stanford MBA students working in nonprofits or the government was $80,000.
Job Profiles
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Contract Specialist (Career Intern) at Tinker Air Force Base
- Salary Range: $46,625 - $60,612 per year
- Duty Locations: Tinker AFB, OK
- Summary: Tinker Air Force Base plays a key role in managing and maintaining the sophisticated weapon systems that keep America's air defenses strong. A highly skilled workforce of more than 24,000 work to complete the Air Force mission.
- Major Duties: The duty of these positions is to accomplish negotiation and other buying functions to support aircraft, equipment, and/or other systems; Provide business advice to the customer and perform all pre-award and post-award functions, using a wide range of contracting methods and types, to procure complex and/or diversified commodities, services, and/or construction.
Financial Management Specialist at the Department of Labor
- Salary Range: $43,365 - $56,371 per year
- Duty Locations: Washington, D.C.
- Summary: Begin a challenging career with the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), and you will help shape the workforce of tomorrow. DOL offers rewarding opportunities to contribute to a noble mission; to serve and protect American workers, prepare them for new and better jobs, and to ensure the safety and fairness of American workplaces.
- Major Duties: Monitor financial progress of Occupational Safety and Health Administration Purchase Orders related to fixed price items or purchases of similar complexity, and follow their progress from inception to completion.
Prestigious Business Fellowship Opportunities
Presidential Management Fellows
The Presidential Management Fellows program is designed to attract to the federal service outstanding graduate students from a variety of academic disciplines and career paths. Any graduate student entering his or her final year of study is eligible to apply for this two-year program, during which successful applicants will experience a variety of postings within a federal agency. To learn more about this competitive program, visit www.pmf.opm.gov.
Training Opportunities with the U.S. Air Force
The U.S. Air Force has two civilian training programs for business students and recent graduates. Recruiting is ongoing for budget analysts, auditors, accountants, and financial management specialists at Air Force bases around the nation. www.afpc.randolph.af.mil
Federal Jobs by the Numbers
Number of Business Positions by Field
Field |
Full-time and Permanent (FTP) Positions | Projected Hirings |
|---|---|---|
Contracting |
34,292 | 7,385 |
General Business and Industry |
33,587 | 1,008 |
Internal Officer |
6,304 | -- |
Loan Specialist |
4,995 | 608 |
Production Control |
4,987 | -- |
Purchasing |
3,509 | -- |
Realty |
3,328 | 231 |
Procurement Clerical & Technician |
1,708 | -- |
Source: Fedscope 03/10, Where the Jobs Are 2009
Percentage of Business Positions by Region
Source: Fedscope 3/10
Number of Business Positions by Agency
Agency |
FTP Business Positions |
|---|---|
Department of Defense |
53,355 |
Department of Agriculture |
10,679 |
Department of Treasury |
8,244 |
Department of Veterans Affairs |
3,908 |
Department of Housing and Urban Development |
3,565 |
Department of the Interior |
3,223 |
Department of Health and Human Services |
2,109 |
Department of Homeland Security |
2,079 |
Department of Energy |
2,047 |
Department of Commerce |
1,779 |