Federal jobs in Tennessee
Looking for a government job in Tennessee? USAJOBS has 364 open federal announcements with TN duty stations. Those range from VA health care and defense roles to land-management, law enforcement and administrative jobs.
Among the 100 most recently posted Tennessee jobs, the most active employers are Veterans Health Administration, Internal Revenue Service and Federal Aviation Administration. Postings cluster in Memphis, Nashville and Murfreesboro. 54 of those 100 are open to the public, and 46 offer remote work or telework eligibility. Federal pay in Tennessee includes locality adjustments, so the salary on each announcement already reflects where the job is located.
- Open announcements
- 364
- Top hiring agency (recent)
- Veterans Health Administration
- Remote or telework (recent)
- 46 / 100
Newest federal jobs in Tennessee
Nursing Assistant-Medical, Surgical, Oncology, Telemetry (C1)
Closes Nov 13, 2026Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs
Johnson City, Tennessee
$36,464 - $56,861 per year · GS-3 to 5
- Full-time
- Permanent
Supervisory Paralegal Specialist
Closes Nov 10, 2026Customs and Border Protection · Department of Homeland Security
Memphis, Tennessee
$106,437 - $138,370 per year · GS-13
- Full-time
- Permanent
Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist (Operations Manager_MSS3 )
Closes Nov 13, 2026Federal Aviation Administration · Department of Transportation
Memphis, Tennessee
$140,271 - $178,845 per year · AT-IK
- Full-time
- Temporary
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
Air Traffic Control Specialist (Staff Support Specialist)
Closes Nov 13, 2026Federal Aviation Administration · Department of Transportation
Memphis, Tennessee
$153,950 - $207,832 per year · AT-LI
- Full-time
- Permanent
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
Civil Engineer
Closes Nov 13, 2026U.S. Army Corps of Engineers · Department of the Army
Multiple Locations
$89,508 - $126,859 per year · GS-12
- Full-time
- Permanent
INTERDISCIPLINARY
Closes Nov 13, 2026U.S. Army Corps of Engineers · Department of the Army
Multiple Locations
$106,437 - $150,852 per year · GS-13
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Telework eligible
Physician Assistant
Closes Nov 19, 2026Military Treatment Facilities under DHA · Department of Defense
Fort Campbell, Tennessee
$116,551 - $148,027 per year · GS-12
- Full-time
- Permanent
Social Worker (Mental Health Consultant)
Closes Nov 16, 2026Military Treatment Facilities under DHA · Department of Defense
Millington, Tennessee
$89,508 - $116,362 per year · GS-12
- Full-time
- Permanent
Registered Nurse-Float Pool
Closes Nov 10, 2026Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs
Johnson City, Tennessee
$66,551 - $126,098 per year · VN-00
- Full-time
- Permanent
Medical Support Assistant (Advanced)
Closes Nov 10, 2026Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs
Knoxville, Tennessee
$47,903 - $62,274 per year · GS-6
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Telework eligible
Licensed Practical Nurse- Physical Medicine Rehabilitation Services (Murfreesboro)
Closes Nov 11, 2026Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs
Murfreesboro, Tennessee
$69,737 - $90,660 per year · GS-7
- Full-time
- Permanent
Physical Therapy Assistant
Closes Nov 18, 2026Military Treatment Facilities under DHA · Department of Defense
Fort Campbell, Tennessee
$50,460 - $65,599 per year · GS-7
- Full-time
- Permanent
Industrial Equipment Mechanic
Closes Nov 10, 2026Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs
Murfreesboro, Tennessee
$29.06 - $33.91 per hour · WG-10
- Full-time
- Permanent
Supervisory Associate Advocate
Closes Nov 9, 2026Internal Revenue Service · Department of the Treasury
Multiple Locations
$106,437 - $163,062 per year · IR-5
- Full-time
- Permanent
Information Technology Specialist (Systems Analysis/Customer Support)
Closes Nov 9, 2026Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service · Department of Agriculture
Multiple Locations
$89,508 - $116,362 per year · GS-12
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Telework eligible
SURFACE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC (TITLE 32)
Closes Nov 18, 2026Army National Guard Units · Department of the Army
Smyrna, Tennessee
$29.06 - $33.91 per hour · WG-10
- Full-time
- Permanent
SUPERVISORY AIRCRAFT PILOT (TITLE 32)
Closes Nov 18, 2026Army National Guard Units · Department of the Army
Nashville, Tennessee
$145,052 - $188,573 per year · GS-14
- Full-time
- Temporary promotion
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
Survey Statistician
Closes Nov 17, 2026U.S. Census Bureau · Department of Commerce
Multiple Locations
$74,678 - $145,468 per year · GS-11 to 12
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Telework eligible
Heavy Mobile Equipment Repairer
Closes Nov 17, 2026U.S. Army Reserve Command · Department of the Army
Nashville, Tennessee
$27.51 - $32.10 per hour · WG-9
- Full-time
- Permanent
MANAGEMENT ANALYST
Closes Nov 9, 2026Bureau of Naval Personnel · Department of the Navy
Millington, Tennessee
$89,508 - $138,370 per year · GS-12 to 13
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Telework eligible
CONTRACT SPECIALIST
Closes Nov 6, 2026U.S. Army Corps of Engineers · Department of the Army
Multiple Locations
$50,460 - $116,362 per year · GS-7 to 12
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Telework eligible
Nursing Assistant-Medical, Surgical and Telemetry (C2)
Closes Nov 13, 2026Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs
Johnson City, Tennessee
$36,464 - $56,861 per year · GS-3 to 5
- Full-time
- Permanent
Nursing Assistant-Float Pool
Closes Nov 12, 2026Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs
Johnson City, Tennessee
$36,464 - $56,861 per year · GS-3 to 5
- Full-time
- Permanent
Program Evaluation and Risk Analyst
Closes Nov 12, 2026Internal Revenue Service · Department of the Treasury
Multiple Locations
$106,437 - $172,980 per year · GS-13
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Telework eligible
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
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