Federal jobs in New Jersey
There are 286 open federal job announcements in New Jersey right now. They include positions in Trenton, Newark and Princeton, at military installations and at field offices across the Garden State.
Among the 100 most recently posted New Jersey jobs, the most active employers are Veterans Health Administration, Federal Aviation Administration and Air Mobility Command. Postings cluster in East Orange, Lyons and McGuire AFB. 46 of those 100 are open to the public, and 44 offer remote work or telework eligibility.
- Open announcements
- 286
- Top hiring agency (recent)
- Veterans Health Administration
- Remote or telework (recent)
- 44 / 100
Newest federal jobs in New Jersey
SUPERVISORY PROGRAM MANAGER
Closes Nov 13, 2026Naval Air Systems Command · Department of the Navy
Lakehurst, New Jersey
$125,431 - $192,694 per year · NM-4
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Telework eligible
Agricultural Commodity Grader (Poultry)
Closes Nov 10, 2026Agricultural Marketing Service · Department of Agriculture
Multiple Locations
$19.52 - $37.04 per hour · GS-5 to 7
- Intermittent
- Permanent
Supervisory Program Management Specialist (Middle Manager)
Closes Nov 18, 2026Federal Aviation Administration · Department of Transportation
FAA Flight Standards Duty Locations Nationwide
$112,283 - $173,980 per year · FV-K
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Telework eligible
Aviation Safety Inspector (Air Carrier Operations)
Closes Nov 24, 2026Federal Aviation Administration · Department of Transportation
FAA Flight Standards Duty Locations Nationwide
$125,776 - $197,200 per year · FG-14
- Full-time
- Temporary
- Telework eligible
Senior Social Worker
Closes Nov 10, 2026Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs
Multiple Locations
$106,895 - $138,967 per year · GS-12
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Telework eligible
Senior Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor
Closes Nov 10, 2026Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs
Multiple Locations
$89,508 - $116,362 per year · GS-12
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Telework eligible
Marriage and Family Therapist (Advanced)
Closes Nov 10, 2026Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs
Multiple Locations
$89,508 - $116,362 per year · GS-12
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Telework eligible
Registered Nurse - Referral Coordination Team
Closes Nov 9, 2026Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs
East Orange, New Jersey
$96,242 - $161,650 per year · VN-00
- Full-time
- Permanent
Information Receptionist
Closes Nov 10, 2026Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs
East Orange, New Jersey
$38,223 - $49,695 per year · GS-3
- Intermittent
- Term
Client Representative
Closes Nov 9, 2026Customs and Border Protection · Department of Homeland Security
Multiple Locations
$106,437 - $138,370 per year · GS-13
- Full-time
- Permanent
Lead Medical Support Assistant
Closes Nov 9, 2026Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs
Multiple Locations
$59,465 - $77,306 per year · GS-7
- Full-time
- Permanent
Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System · Department of Justice
Fort Dix, New Jersey
$148,222 - $192,694 per year · GS-14
- Full-time
- Permanent
Transportation Specialist - DIRECT HIRE
Closes Nov 9, 2026Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration · Department of Transportation
Multiple Locations
$89,508 - $137,128 per year · GS-12
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Telework eligible
IT Specialist (Data Engineer)
Closes Nov 13, 2026Railroad Retirement Board · Other Agencies and Independent Organizations
Multiple Locations
$90,925 - $118,204 per year · GS-13
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Telework eligible
IT Specialist (Data Engineer)
Closes Nov 13, 2026Railroad Retirement Board · Other Agencies and Independent Organizations
Multiple Locations
$90,925 - $118,204 per year · GS-13
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Telework eligible
DECKHAND (SHIPKEEPER)
Closes Nov 16, 2026U.S. Army Corps of Engineers · Department of the Army
Jersey City, New Jersey
$28.56 - $33.32 per hour · XF-6
- Full-time
- Permanent
Budget Analyst - Recent Graduate
Closes Nov 17, 2026Department of Energy Headquarters · Department of Energy
Multiple Locations
$50,460 - $100,315 per year · GS-7 to 9
- Full-time
- Multiple
Accountant - Recent Graduate
Closes Nov 17, 2026Department of Energy Headquarters · Department of Energy
Multiple Locations
$50,460 - $100,315 per year · GS-7 to 9
- Full-time
- Multiple
Management and Program Analyst - Recent Graduate
Closes Nov 17, 2026Department of Energy Headquarters · Department of Energy
Multiple Locations
$50,460 - $100,315 per year · GS-7 to 9
- Full-time
- Multiple
General Engineer - Recent Graduate
Closes Nov 17, 2026Department of Energy Headquarters · Department of Energy
Multiple Locations
$56,039 - $100,315 per year · GS-7 to 9
- Full-time
- Multiple
Interdisciplinary General Engineer/Physical Scientist - Recent Graduate
Closes Nov 17, 2026Department of Energy Headquarters · Department of Energy
Multiple Locations
$56,039 - $100,315 per year · GS-7 to 9
- Full-time
- Multiple
Interdisciplinary General Engineer/Physical Scientist - Recent Graduate
Closes Nov 17, 2026Department of Energy Headquarters · Department of Energy
Multiple Locations
$50,460 - $100,315 per year · GS-7 to 9
- Full-time
- Multiple
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (CIVIL)
Closes Nov 6, 2026Air Mobility Command · Department of the Air Force
McGuire AFB, New Jersey
$72,737 - $94,563 per year · GS-9
- Full-time
- Permanent
Registered Nurse - Perioperative Care
Closes Nov 12, 2026Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs
East Orange, New Jersey
$96,242 - $161,650 per year · VN-00
- Full-time
- Permanent
Intermittent Medical Support Assistant (Advanced)
Closes Nov 9, 2026Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs
East Orange, New Jersey
$53,512 - $69,565 per year · GS-6
- Intermittent
- Temporary
Clinical Nurse
Closes Nov 13, 2026U.S. Coast Guard · Department of Homeland Security
Cape May, New Jersey
$68,013 - $88,421 per year · GS-9
- Full-time
- Permanent
HUMAN RESOURCES ASSISTANT
Closes Nov 8, 2026Air Mobility Command · Department of the Air Force
McGuire AFB, New Jersey
$15.92 per hour · NF-1
- Intermittent
- Permanent
Supervisory Traffic Management Specialist
Closes Nov 6, 2026Department of State Headquarters · Department of State
Iselin, New Jersey
$148,222 - $192,694 per year · GS-14
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Telework eligible
Law Clerk (Trainee) (Honors Law Clerk)
Closes Nov 13, 2026National Labor Relations Board · Other Agencies and Independent Organizations
Multiple Locations
$63,795 - $82,938 per year · GS-11
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Telework eligible
Law Clerk (Trainee) (Honors Law Clerk)
Closes Nov 13, 2026National Labor Relations Board · Other Agencies and Independent Organizations
Multiple Locations
$76,463 - $99,404 per year · GS-12
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Telework eligible
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