As part of the Office of Personnel Management’s (OPM’s) collective early career talent initiatives, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is pleased to share that two sets of early career talent announcements have been released: 3 Direct Hire Authority announcements and 3 Pathways Recent Graduates announcements.
From human resources (HR) to information technology (IT), there’s a wide range of opportunities available that need your skillset. Check out these job announcements to see where you’re a fit:
Direct Hire Authority Announcements
- Human Resources Specialist (Early Career – People) https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/871950000
- Financial Analyst (Early Career – Finance) https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/871949900
- Contract Specialist (Early Career – Procurement) https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/871949300
Pathways Recent Graduate Announcements
- Program Analyst (Early Career – Strategy & Operations) https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/871950400
- Criminal Investigator (Early Career – Investigations) https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/871949500
- IT Specialist (Early Career – Information Technology) https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/871950200
All of these job announcements close June 22, 2026. To be considered for any of these positions, please submit your completed application before the deadline.
Please note that these announcements are part of a pooled hiring action. What that means for you is that specific duty locations are not known at the time of this announcement, and these positions may be located anywhere in the United States. Duty locations will be determined at the time of selection, and will be based on both the needs of the agency and the interests of the candidate.
Benefits that fit
Positions like these and others at VA proudly offer a competitive benefits package, including health, dental and vision coverage, generous personal and sick leave, and education incentives to help keep you at the top of your game.
And as the largest integrated health care system in the country, VA is at the forefront of innovation, so you’ll be using the latest tools and technology to support your daily work.
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