Students and recent grads

Do you want to make an impact while enjoying meaningful work assignments, fantastic benefits, and enriching career development opportunities, all while getting paid? GSA is consistently voted as one of the top federal workplaces. Our mission is to provide safe, reliable, productive, and sustainable workplace environments that support the business of the federal government at best value to the taxpayer. GSA was created so other agencies could focus on their missions. Because of this, you can grow your career at GSA with a depth and breadth of opportunities.

 

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Current Employment Opportunities

Check out our full list of opportunities for students and recent graduates on USAJOBS.
 

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Acquisition Talent Development (ATD) Program Opportunities

We aim to make the Acquisition Talent Development (ATD) program the premier program in the federal government for entry-level acquisition professionals. When accepted into the ATD program, as part of the Pathways Recent Graduate Program, you’ll join a cohort of peers in a specialized training with the goal of conversion to a permanent employee at GSA.GSA supports all federal agencies with acquisition, IT, construction, and property management solutions.

Learn More About GSA

GSA works to support all agencies of the federal government. GSA's acquisition solutions offer private sector professional services, equipment, supplies, and IT to government organizations and the military. GSA also promotes management best practices and efficient government operations through the development of governmentwide policies. GSA provides workplaces by constructing, managing, and preserving government buildings and by leasing and managing commercial real estate.

GSA has been repeatedly named as one of the 'Best Places to Work' in the Federal Government'. LEARN MORE about why you should choose GSA.

Eligibility

• You must be a U.S. citizen.

• You must be a recent graduate who has completed, within the past two years, a qualifying associates, bachelors, masters, professional, doctorate, vocational or technical degree or certificate from an accredited educational institution.

• If you are a veteran unable to apply within two years of receiving your degree, due to military service obligation, you have up to six years after degree completion to apply.

How to Apply

• Make sure to join our talent network to receive early notice when applications are accepted in the spring.
   

• When the application window is closed, there are several steps you can take to prepare for the next application period.
  • Create your USAJOBS profile.
  • Build or update your resume.
  • Learn how to fill out your education and work experience.
  • Understand how to read a federal job announcement to ensure you meet the job requirements and the evaluation criteria are before you apply.
     
• Have questions about our ATD program? Get in touch with us.
   

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Legal Externship Opportunities

We are now accepting applications to our Legal Externship Program for the 2023 summer and fall semesters.Students selected as legal externs will work for our Office of the General Counsel, a team of attorneys and support staff that carries out our legal activities, ensures full and proper implementation of our statutory responsibilities, and provides legal counsel to all of our programs, services, and staff offices. These externships offer a first-hand opportunity to observe the practice of law in a major federal agency and learn about substantive areas of the law by dealing with issues faced by our lawyers and their clients. Externs can expect challenging legal research, analysis, and writing assignments in an array of practice areas, including: administrative law; employment law; government ethics; procurement; real estate; construction; government travel; cybersecurity; litigation; and legislation.

At this time, all externships are 100% telework (subject to change) and uncompensated.

Who We’re Looking For

Talented, motivated candidates who demonstrate a genuine interest in expanding their knowledge of federal government operations and who are:

• Currently enrolled in a law school accredited by the American Bar Association.

• Available for a semester-long commitment.
   
• A U.S. citizen (as a federal agency, all of our employees must be U.S. citizens).
   
• Approved to participate by their law school.

How to Apply

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis but all required documents must be submitted by the deadline to Jessica Baker at ogcinterns@gsa.gov. In the subject line of your email, please indicate which semester(s) you are applying for.

Required Documents

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Unofficial law school transcript
• Recent writing sample (no more than five pages)

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