Published: January 20, 2026
U.S. Federal Job Openings (Jan 19–20, 2026): Army Reserve, DHS, FAA, Air Force Direct Hire, Navy & NPS
Summary: This roundup covers verified U.S. federal job openings posted on January 19–20, 2026. Each listing includes the location, pay range, open/close dates, eligibility, and the official announcement number so you can find the exact posting fast.
Quick Notes for U.S. Federal Job Openings
- Verify the official posting before applying—some announcements may change or close early.
- Eligibility matters: some U.S. federal job openings are public, others are internal-only or special authority.
- Use the announcement number to search the exact job and avoid look-alike postings.
U.S. Federal Job Openings — Posted Jan 19–20, 2026
1) Army Reserve Administrator
- Department: Department of the Army
- Agency: U.S. Army Reserve Command
- Hiring Organization: 79th Sustainment Support Command
- Location(s): 1 vacancy — Tacoma, Washington
- Salary: $69,373.00 to $90,190.00 / PA
- Series & Grade: GS-0301-9
- Open Period: Monday, January 19, 2026 to Monday, February 2, 2026
- Position Information: Permanent — Full-time
- Who May Apply: CTAP/ICTAP/RPL, family of overseas employees, competitive service, individuals with disabilities, land & base management, military spouses, Peace Corps & AmeriCorps Vista, veterans
- Announcement Number: SDDE-26-12861895-MP
2) Immigration Officer
- Department: Department of Homeland Security
- Agency: Citizenship and Immigration Services
- Hiring Organization: Fraud Detection and National Security Directorate, District 33
- Location(s): Few vacancies — Multiple Locations
- Salary: $63,795.00 to $118,204.00 / PA
- Series & Grade: GS-1801-11/13
- Open Period: Monday, January 19, 2026 to Wednesday, January 28, 2026
- Position Information: Permanent — Full-time
- Who May Apply: CTAP/ICTAP/RPL, competitive service
- Announcement Number: 12858613-FDSDALTX-IMP-25
3) Supervisory Firefighter
- Department: Department of the Navy
- Agency: Commander, Navy Installations
- Location(s): 1 vacancy — Bahrain Island, Bahrain
- Salary: $58,064.00 to $75,479.00 / PA
- Series & Grade: GS-0081-10
- Open Period: Monday, January 19, 2026 to Monday, February 2, 2026
- Position Information: Permanent — Full-time
- Who May Apply: CTAP/ICTAP/RPL, family of overseas employees, individuals with disabilities, internal to an agency, land & base management, military spouses, special authorities, veterans
- Announcement Number: ST-12864493-26-KSI
4) Supervisory Computer Scientist (Direct Hire Authority)
- Department: Department of the Air Force
- Agency: Air Force Materiel Command
- Location(s): Few vacancies — Eglin AFB, Florida
- Salary: $125,776.00 to $192,331.00 / PA
- Series & Grade: NH-1550-4
- Open Period: Monday, January 19, 2026 to Tuesday, February 17, 2026
- Position Information: Permanent — Full-time
- Who May Apply: Open to the public
- Announcement Number: AFMC-155004-12865697-CL
5) IT Specialist (SYSADMIN/CUSTSPT) (Direct Hire Authority)
- Department: Department of the Air Force
- Agency: Air Force Materiel Command
- Location(s): Few vacancies — Eglin AFB, Florida
- Salary: $40,736.00 to $97,087.00 / PA
- Series & Grade: NH-2210-2
- Open Period: Monday, January 19, 2026 to Tuesday, February 17, 2026
- Position Information: Permanent — Full-time
- Who May Apply: Open to the public
- Announcement Number: AFMC-2210-02-12865559-JSB
6) Telecommunications Specialist (Direct Hire Authority)
- Department: Department of the Air Force
- Agency: Air Force Materiel Command
- Location(s): Few vacancies — Eglin AFB, Florida
- Salary: $40,736.00 to $97,087.00 / PA
- Series & Grade: NH-0391-2
- Open Period: Monday, January 19, 2026 to Tuesday, February 17, 2026
- Position Information: Permanent — Full-time
- Who May Apply: Open to the public
- Announcement Number: AFMC-039102-12865875-TLA
7) Emergency Vehicle Dispatcher (Direct Hire Authority)
- Department: Department of the Air Force
- Agency: Air Force Materiel Command
- Location(s): Few vacancies — Eglin AFB, Florida
- Salary: $40,736.00 to $65,599.00 / PA
- Series & Grade: NK-2151-2
- Open Period: Monday, January 19, 2026 to Monday, February 2, 2026
- Position Information: Permanent — Full-time
- Who May Apply: Open to the public
- Announcement Number: AFMC-215102-12865570-JDH
8) Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist (Assistant General Manager)
- Department: Department of Transportation
- Agency: Federal Aviation Administration
- Hiring Organization: Western Pacific Region, Air Traffic Organization, Oakland District
- Location(s): 1 vacancy — Rancho Cordova, California
- Salary: $204,162.00 to $225,700.00 / PA
- Series & Grade: AT-2152-LL
- Open Period: Monday, January 19, 2026 to Wednesday, January 28, 2026
- Position Information: 2 Years — Full-time
- Who May Apply: Internal to an agency
- Announcement Number: AWP-ATO-26-14AJYS-96965
9) General Engineer (Direct Hire Authority)
- Department: Department of the Air Force
- Agency: Air Force Materiel Command
- Location(s): Few vacancies — Edwards AFB, California
- Salary: $104,349.00 to $161,313.00 / PA
- Series & Grade: NH-0801-3
- Open Period: Monday, January 19, 2026 to Monday, February 9, 2026
- Position Information: Permanent — Full-time
- Who May Apply: Open to the public
- Announcement Number: AFMC-080103-12865897-JW
10) Police Officer (Direct Hire Authority)
- Department: Department of the Air Force
- Agency: Air Force Materiel Command
- Location(s): Few vacancies — Arnold AFB, Tennessee
- Salary: $50,460.00 to $65,599.00 / PA
- Series & Grade: GS-0083-7
- Open Period: Monday, January 19, 2026 to Tuesday, February 17, 2026
- Position Information: Permanent — Full-time
- Who May Apply: Open to the public
- Announcement Number: AFMC-008307-12865828-CC
11) Seasonal Museum Technician
- Department: Department of the Interior
- Agency: National Park Service
- Hiring Organization: CUMBERLAND GAP NHP
- Location(s): 1 vacancy — Middlesboro, Kentucky
- Salary: $49,960.00 to $64,952.00 / PA
- Series & Grade: GS-1016-7
- Open Period: Tuesday, January 20, 2026 to Tuesday, February 3, 2026
- Position Information: Temporary — Full-time
- Who May Apply: CTAP/ICTAP/RPL, open to the public
- Announcement Number: SE-1629-CUGA-26-12851869-DE
12) Lead Logistics Management Specialist
- Department: Department of the Navy
- Agency: Naval Air Systems Command
- Location(s): 1 vacancy — Naval Air Station San Diego, California
- Salary: $102,246.00 to $132,923.00 / PA
- Series & Grade: GS-0346-12
- Open Period: Tuesday, January 20, 2026 to Monday, January 26, 2026
- Position Information: Permanent — Full-time
- Who May Apply: CTAP/ICTAP/RPL, individuals with disabilities, internal to an agency, land & base management, military spouses, special authorities, veterans
- Announcement Number: ST-12864078-26-VBH
13) Motor Vehicle Operator
- Department: Department of Defense
- Agency: Department of Defense Education Activity
- Location(s): 1 vacancy — Camp Lejeune, North Carolina
- Salary: $56,076.80 to $64,667.20 / PH
- Series & Grade: WG-5703-7
- Open Period: Tuesday, January 20, 2026 to Monday, February 2, 2026
- Position Information: Term — Part-time/Seasonal (40 hours per pay period)
- Who May Apply: Open to the public
- Announcement Number: NC7X-26-12864349-DE-R
14) ERP Project Manager
- Department: Department of the Navy
- Agency: U.S. Pacific Fleet
- Location(s): 1 vacancy — Bangor, Washington
- Salary: $119,630.00 to $155,521.00 / PA
- Series & Grade: GS-1601-13
- Open Period: Tuesday, January 20, 2026 to Thursday, January 29, 2026
- Position Information: Permanent — Full-time
- Who May Apply: CTAP/ICTAP/RPL, individuals with disabilities, internal to an agency, land & base management, military spouses, special authorities, veterans
- Announcement Number: ST-12864454-26-MBP
15) County Program Analyst
- Department: Department of Agriculture
- Agency: Farm Service Agency
- Hiring Organization: Iowa
- Location(s): 1 vacancy — Mount Pleasant, Iowa
- Salary: $40,736.00 to $80,243.00 / PA
- Series & Grade: CO-1101-5/9
- Open Period: Tuesday, January 20, 2026 to Monday, February 2, 2026
- Position Information: Permanent — Full-time
- Who May Apply: Internal to an agency
- Announcement Number: FSACO-12864415-26-IA-KR
16) Practical Nurse
- Department: Department of Defense
- Agency: Military Treatment Facilities under DHA
- Hiring Organization: DIR for Medicine, DEPT Medicine, Internal Medicine, PCMH
- Location(s): 1 vacancy — Bethesda, Maryland
- Salary: $53,970.00 to $64,302.00 / PA
- Series & Grade: GS-0620-5
- Open Period: Tuesday, January 20, 2026 to Thursday, January 29, 2026
- Position Information: Permanent — Full-time
- Who May Apply: Open to the public
- Announcement Number: HSJT-26-12864777-DHA
17) Financial Analyst
- Department: Department of Homeland Security
- Agency: Customs and Border Protection
- Hiring Organization: Immediate Office of Executive Assistant Commissioner
- Location(s): 1 vacancy — Multiple Locations
- Salary: $106,437.00 to $138,370.00 / PA
- Series & Grade: GS-0501-13
- Open Period: Tuesday, January 20, 2026 to Monday, January 26, 2026
- Position Information: Permanent — Full-time
- Who May Apply: Internal to an agency
- Announcement Number: EAC-IMP-12863998-SR
18) Virtual School Assistant
- Department: Department of Defense
- Agency: Department of Defense Education Activity
- Location(s): 1 vacancy — Sembach, Germany
- Salary: $38,791.00 to $50,428.00 / PA
- Series & Grade: GS-0303-6
- Open Period: Tuesday, January 20, 2026 to Thursday, January 29, 2026
- Position Information: Permanent — Full-time
- Who May Apply: CTAP/ICTAP/RPL, family of overseas employees, competitive service, internal to an agency, land & base management, military spouses, veterans
- Announcement Number: NC7X-26-12865083-MP
19) Supervisory Border Patrol Agent
- Department: Department of Homeland Security
- Agency: Customs and Border Protection
- Hiring Organization: U.S. Border Patrol
- Location(s): Vacancies — Fort Hancock, Texas
- Salary: $109,383.00 to $142,199.00 / PA
- Series & Grade: GS-1896-13
- Open Period: Tuesday, January 20, 2026 to Monday, February 2, 2026
- Position Information: Temporary promotion — Full-time
- Who May Apply: CTAP/ICTAP/RPL, internal to an agency
- Announcement Number: USBP-IMP-12863685
20) IT Cybersecurity Specialist (APPSW/INFOSEC)
- Department: Department of Defense
- Agency: Defense Finance and Accounting Service
- Hiring Organization: IT DIR Office, Accounting Services, Army Systems, CAPS Sustainment Branch, ZTCAD
- Location(s): 1 vacancy — Indianapolis, Indiana
- Salary: $90,341.00 to $117,446.00 / PA
- Series & Grade: GS-2210-12
- Open Period: Tuesday, January 20, 2026 to Tuesday, February 3, 2026
- Position Information: Permanent — Full-time
- Who May Apply: CTAP/ICTAP/RPL, competitive service, military spouses, veterans
- Announcement Number: DFAS-IN-12859310-26
How to Apply to U.S. Federal Job Openings
Apply through the official portal and search using the announcement number for each listing. These U.S. federal job openings may have additional requirements (documents, questionnaires, or eligibility proof).
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