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We’re working to bring top-notch tech talent into the federal government to tackle the most challenging technology implementation problems across the government.
Our projects span agencies and programs, with profound impacts—including helping working families, Veterans, farmers, students, children, small businesses and retirees. We build project teams that understand the transformational impact they can have by bringing their expertise to the federal government to work on services that change lives.
By applying on our website, our team of talent experts will work to connect you with opportunities across the federal government. This includes roles on our core team at USDS as well as roles working directly at agencies to support new and existing digital service initiatives, including engineering, product, design, and procurement.
If you have any questions, please contact our talent team at RecruitingUSDS@doge.eop.gov.
Complete the application below and attach a two-page resume (and portfolio, if you’re a designer). We will not read past the first two pages of your resume.
If you are invited to progress to a phone screen, you will be contacted by a member of our talent team via email (RecruitingUSDS@doge.eop.gov)
Submit a take-home assessment so we can assess your technical expertise and problem-solving skills.
Participate in interviews to assess skills important to our disciplines.
If selected, our talent team will work with you throughout the selection and onboarding process.
Onboarding to USDS can take several weeks depending on the processing of a required background check. Our talent team will be with you every step of the way and keep you up-to-date throughout the process.
If you aren’t selected to join USDS, you can apply again after one year with an updated resume.
One of our core values is to hire and empower great people. We want all candidates to have the accommodations that will set them up for success in their interview.
You can say that you’d like to request a disability accommodation when you submit your application. If you progress through the interview process, a member of our talent team will contact you to talk about any accommodations that will best help you demonstrate your skills.
A few examples are:
Requesting a sign language interpreter or video relay service
Asking for a video interview instead of phone
Asking for extended breaks between interviews
To work at USDS, there are several requirements you must meet:
- Have U.S. citizenship
- Be able to work onsite in Washington, DC (USDS does not provide relocation assistance)
- Be able to pass a background check and a drug test
Salaries in the government may change every year. For 2025, you may be paid up to $195,200 based on working in Washington, DC and depending on your experience. Reference the 2025 General Schedule Pay Tables to learn more about how compensation varies within the pay scale.
USDS offers an expansive portfolio of benefits, like health insurance, work-life programs, and retirement plans for employees. We highlighted some of the benefits that applicants typically have questions about below.
Health insurance
The Federal Government provides a comparison tool that lets you see the plans that could be available to you. Plans very based on where you live.
Enter your zip code if based in the D.C.-Maryland-Virginia (DMV) area, or put in a DMV zip code, and then select “Federal & U.S. Postal Service Employee” for “enrollee type”, and “biweekly” for “pay frequency” to see plans available to you.
Visit the Healthcare section of OPM’s website for more information.
Dental and vision insurance
Visit the Dental & Vision section of OPM’s website for more information.
Thrift savings plan (TSP)
Long-term retirement savings and investment plan similar to 401(k)
Employees are elegible to get up to 5% matching
Visit the “TSP basics” section of the TSP website for more information.
Flexible spending plan
Pre-tax funds for out of pocket medical, dental, vision expenses as well as dependent and elder care expenses
Visit the Flexible Spending Accounts section of OPM’s website for more information.
Pension plan (Federal Employee Retirement System or FERS)
Pension for retirement that’s calculated based on earnings and length of service
Visit the FERS section of OPM’s website for more information.
Life insurance
Option to get life insurance, with additional voluntary life insurance available
Visit the Life Insurance section of OPM’s website for more information.
Work-life programs
Confidential Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) to assist with life challenges that may affect your job, health, and well-being
Paid time off
13 days per year (for employees who are new to the Federal Government)
Learn more about accruing paid time off on OPM’s website
Paid sick days
13 days per year
Learn more about accruing sick leave on OPM’s website
Paid federal holidays
11 days per year
Paid parental leave
12 weeks (for employees who qualify)