Federal jobs in Rhode Island
Federal agencies are hiring across Rhode Island, the Ocean State. USAJOBS currently lists 95 open announcements with at least one duty location in the state, from Providence to Newport and Kingston.
Among the 95 most recently posted Rhode Island jobs, the most active employers are Federal Aviation Administration, Veterans Health Administration and Commander, Navy Installations Command. Postings cluster in Newport, Providence and Naval Base Newport. 61 of those 95 are open to the public, and 51 offer remote work or telework eligibility.
- Open announcements
- 95
- Top hiring agency (recent)
- Federal Aviation Administration
- Remote or telework (recent)
- 51 / 95
Newest federal jobs in Rhode Island
MANAGER
Closes Nov 17, 2026Naval Sea Systems Command · Department of the Navy
Naval Base Newport, Rhode Island
$142,452 - $197,200 per year · NT-6
- Full-time
- Permanent
- 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
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST
Closes Nov 9, 2026Bureau of Naval Personnel · Department of the Navy
Newport, Rhode Island
$120,548 - $156,715 per year · GS-13
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Telework eligible
DISTINGUISHED SCIENTIST/ENGINEER FOR USW THEATER OPERATIONS
Closes Nov 16, 2026Naval Sea Systems Command · Department of the Navy
Naval Base Newport, Rhode Island
$192,695 - $209,600 per year · ND-6
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Telework eligible
GENERAL ENGINEER
Closes Nov 12, 2026Naval Sea Systems Command · Department of the Navy
Naval Base Newport, Rhode Island
$142,452 - $197,200 per year · NH-4
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Telework eligible
Child and Youth Program Assistant May be eligible for 1000.00 Incentive at 6 mo. and 1 year
Closes Dec 31, 2026Commander, Navy Installations Command · Department of the Navy
Newport, Rhode Island
$21.29 - $24.65 per hour · CY-1 to 2
- Full-time
- Permanent
Cook
Closes Nov 13, 2026Commander, Navy Installations Command · Department of the Navy
Newport, Rhode Island
$22.06 per hour · NA-6
- Intermittent
- Permanent
Consumer Safety Officer (Planning)
Closes Nov 9, 2026Food and Drug Administration · Department of Health and Human Services
FDA – US Locations, United States
$106,437 - $172,980 per year · GS-13
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Telework eligible
Tax Policy Analyst
Closes Nov 5, 2026Internal Revenue Service · Department of the Treasury
IRS Nationwide Locations
$106,437 - $172,980 per year · GS-13
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Telework eligible
Public Notice for Human Resources Specialist (Direct Hire)
Closes Dec 31, 2026Federal Aviation Administration · Department of Transportation
May be filled in various FAA duty locations
$46,830 - $173,980 per year · FV-F to K
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Telework eligible
DISTINGUISHED SCIENTIST/ENGINEER FOR USW ENTERPRISE SOS INTEGRATION
Closes Nov 13, 2026Naval Sea Systems Command · Department of the Navy
Naval Base Newport, Rhode Island
$192,695 - $209,600 per year · ND-6
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Telework eligible
Management & Program Analyst
Closes Nov 5, 2026Internal Revenue Service · Department of the Treasury
Multiple Locations
$106,437 - $172,980 per year · GS-13
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Telework eligible
Supervisory Detention and Deportation Officer
Closes Nov 5, 2026Immigration and Customs Enforcement · Department of Homeland Security
Multiple Locations
$109,383 - $177,767 per year · GS-13
- Full-time
- Permanent
Licensed Practical or Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN)
Closes Nov 9, 2026Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs
Providence, Rhode Island
$71,060 - $92,380 per year · GS-7
- Full-time
- Permanent
Hospital Housekeeping Officer
Closes Nov 9, 2026Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs
Providence, Rhode Island
$101,375 - $131,790 per year · GS-12
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Telework eligible
Revenue Officer (Collection Analyst)
Closes Nov 4, 2026Internal Revenue Service · Department of the Treasury
IRS Nationwide Locations
$106,437 - $172,980 per year · GS-13
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Telework eligible
Park Ranger (Visitor Services)
Closes Nov 9, 2026U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service · Department of the Interior
Charlestown, Rhode Island
$84,579 - $131,790 per year · GS-11 to 12
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Telework eligible
Operations Research Analyst
Closes Nov 4, 2026Internal Revenue Service · Department of the Treasury
Multiple Locations
$125,776 - $197,200 per year · GS-14
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Telework eligible
Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist
Closes Jan 4, 2027Veterans Benefits Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs
Multiple Locations
$61,722 - $114,413 per year · GS-9 to 11
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Telework eligible
Contract Price/Cost Analyst
Closes Nov 13, 2026Defense Contract Management Agency · Department of Defense
Multiple Locations
$89,508 - $135,657 per year · GS-12
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Telework eligible
Nursing Assistant
Closes Nov 9, 2026Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs
Providence, Rhode Island
$38,126 - $62,249 per year · GS-3 to 5
- Full-time
- Permanent
Advanced Practice Nurse (CNP)
Closes Nov 6, 2026Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs
Providence, Rhode Island
$127,820 - $193,796 per year · VN-00
- Full-time
- Permanent
State Conservation Engineer
Closes Nov 9, 2026Natural Resources Conservation Service · Department of Agriculture
Warwick, Rhode Island
$120,548 - $156,715 per year · GS-13
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Telework eligible
FINANCIAL TECHNICIAN
Closes Nov 6, 2026Bureau of Naval Personnel · Department of the Navy
Newport, Rhode Island
$63,291 - $90,882 per year · GS-8 to 9
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Telework eligible
Materials Handler
Closes Nov 6, 2026Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs
Providence, Rhode Island
$26.34 - $30.73 per hour · WG-5
- Full-time
- Permanent
Laborer
Closes Nov 10, 2026Commander, Navy Installations Command · Department of the Navy
Newport, Rhode Island
$20.30 per hour · NA-4
- Full-time
- Permanent
Criminal Investigator - Provider Fraud Investigations Division
Closes Nov 9, 2026Office of the Inspector General, USPS · Other Agencies and Independent Organizations
Multiple Locations
$74,678 - $172,980 per year · GG-11 to 13
- Full-time
- Agency employees only
- Telework eligible
Recreation Assistant - Doggie Daycare
Closes Nov 30, 2026Commander, Navy Installations Command · Department of the Navy
Newport, Rhode Island
$19.19 - $21.00 per hour · NF-2
- Intermittent
- Permanent
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