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The Call to Serve: Help Us Tackle the Nation’s Tech Challenges

By: Clare Martorana, Federal Chief Information Officer

Technology enables the Government to deliver on its mission. We need technologists at the table collaborating with our Nation’s leaders and providing expertise on how best to launch products and services that are secure by design, digital by default, and accessible to people of all abilities.

Working together, we can deliver better digital experiences to over 400 million people counting on us.

We have a mandate. We have bipartisan support. All we need is you. 

We the people means us, you and me – we are the mission-critical drivers for this change. There’s no one else coming. It’s up to us. 

If you’re interested in becoming part of the solution – as an early, mid, or senior career technologist – I welcome you to visit the sites below. There are many entry points to a career in the Federal Government and when in doubt USAJobs is our government “job board”. However we also have many more entry points based on your career level. While the list below is not exhaustive, we’ve curated several opportunities that may provide a “front door” into government.   

There’s a place for everyone. We look forward to you joining us – you’ll never be the same again!

Career Level Website Description
Entry Level CyberCorps: Scholarship for Service Unique program designed to recruit and train the next generation of information technology professionals, industrial control system security professionals, and security managers to meet the needs of the cybersecurity mission for Federal, State, local, and tribal governments.
Entry Level U.S. Digital Corps Two‑year fellowship for early‑career technologists where you will work every day to make a difference in critical impact areas for our nation.
Entry Level Federal Internship Portal One-stop shop for prospective interns to find opportunities and apply for internships in the Federal government.
Entry Level Presidential Management Fellows Program Federal Government's flagship leadership development program for advanced degree holders across all academic disciplines with the mission to recruit and develop a cadre of future government leaders drawn from all segments of society.
Entry Level USAJOBS Help Center | Students & recent graduates Government “job board” filtered for students and recent graduates.
Entry Level Coding it Forward Fellowship A 10-week summer opportunity for early-career technologists. Fellows work across cybersecurity, data, design, product, and software to build a more equitable and effective government for all.
Entry Level Siegel Public Interest Technology Summer Fellowship Program is aimed at rising juniors and seniors interested in getting first-hand experience working on technology policy at the federal, state, and local level. Between 16 and 20 students are selected each year to participate in a paid summer fellowship with the opportunity to be placed with a government agency.
Entry Level Foreign Affairs Information Technology Fellowship The Foreign Affairs Information Technology (FAIT) Fellowship seeks to attract top technology talent to the Foreign Service that reflects the diversity of the United States. The program is designed for highly talented individuals who want to pursue an IT-related undergraduate or graduate degree (such as computer science, information technology, cybersecurity, computer engineering, IT services administration, and computer systems networking and more), and a career in the Foreign Service.
Senior Level Presidential Innovation Fellows 12-month program where Fellows will work on innovation programs across Federal agencies.
Senior Level U.S. Digital Service Collaborate with public servants throughout the government to address some of our nation’s most critical needs and ultimately deliver a better government experience to the public.
Senior Level GSA Technology Transformation Services Apply modern methodologies and technologies to improve the public’s experience with government by helping agencies make their services more accessible, efficient, and effective.
Senior Level xD| U.S. Census Bureau Emerging Technology Fellowship offers senior-level, mission-oriented technical leaders with up to a four-term to advance the delivery of data-driven services through new and transformative technologies.
Senior Level USAJOBS Help Center | Senior Executive Service Government “job board” filtered for individuals applying to executive positions.
All Levels USAJOBS - The Federal Government's official employment site Our government “job board” that includes leadership development programs, internships, and more traditional job postings at all levels.
All Levels AI Jobs in the Federal Government Government “job board” filtered for Artificial Intelligence opportunities.
All Levels USAJOBS - DHS Cyber - Mission Government “job board” filtered for DHS cybersecurity opportunities.
All Levels USAJOBS Help Center | Veterans Government “job board” filtered for veterans’ opportunities.
All Levels – Individuals with a Disability USAJOBS Help Center | Individuals with disabilities Government “job board” filtered for individuals with disabilities.
All Levels Federation of American Scientists The Impact Fellowship is a selective fellowship program that supports the development and placement of emerging scientific and technical talent within high-impact roles across the federal government. Impact Fellows are serving across a variety of federal agencies in roles that augment existing government teams as they confront some of the greatest scientific and social challenges of our time.
All Levels TechCongress Fellowships Multiple fellowship opportunities for technologists to serve in policy advisor roles in the United States Congress.

Additional resources to support your journey to service:

  • Tech Talent Project: Organization helps bridge the gaps between technologists interested in public service and government agencies hoping to hire them.
  • Code for America: Organization that uses the principles and practices of the digital age to improve how government serves the public.

*** This list will be updated on an ongoing basis. If you have suggestions for additional pathways and/or resources that should be considered for inclusion, please contact ciocouncil.support@gsa.gov.***

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