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Jobs for civilian professionals 

Make the move from the private sector to a federal job at VA. We have thousands of jobs open to civilian professionals like yourself. These careers come with unbeatable job benefits, a supportive work culture, and a mission that’s second-to-none — serving our nation’s Veterans! 

Find your career

The first step on the path to a VA career is to search for openings on USAJobs, the federal jobs board. You can find for your perfect VA job by searching on keyword, occupation, or location. Apply today for an exciting career supporting Veterans at VA. 

People who work at the VA really have strong passion for what they do and that is infectious to those around us. There are so many different opportunities within the VA. You can go anywhere in the United States, and there’s VA there.

Karalie Gantz
Inpatient Acute Psychiatry Nurse Manager 

Promoted careers for civilian professionals

There are a variety of occupations open to civilian professionals at VA. Here are some of the most popular careers. 

physicians

Physicians

As a VA physician, you have more than a job — you have a mission to serve Veterans. 

civilian professionals

Nurses

Nurses are at the heart of our world-class, patient-centered standard of care. 

Admin

Administration careers

Work behind the scenes to support delivery of health care to Veterans.

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