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Supplement authorized federal-sector recruitment with clear descriptions and official application instructions.
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Local Candidates. Statewide Reach. National Visibility.
Whether you’re filling a position close to home or promoting a specialized opportunity, Foundation List helps you advertise to a local, statewide and national audience of professionals exploring mission-driven work. Visibility does not guarantee a specific number of qualified applicants.
Give regional candidates another way to discover your vacancy and consider the opportunity.
Make specialized openings visible beyond your immediate market, including to people open to relocating where appropriate.
Hiring for: Policy and ProgramsFederal ContractingOperations and LogisticsPublic AffairsTechnology and Security
Make your next employer job posting count
Federal hiring relies on specific official procedures, eligibility requirements and procurement rules. A supplemental advertisement should help interested professionals understand the mission and responsibilities of a vacancy without implying that a third-party website replaces a federal application system. Foundation List is an independent job board, not USAJOBS or an agency website.
Authorized federal entities and eligible contractors may consider additional job advertising where allowed. A federal contractor position should identify the actual private-sector employer, employment type and relationship to federal work. It should never imply that contractor employment is federal civil service or that applicants receive government status by taking the role.
Roles employers can advertise
Different vacancies call for different qualifications. Choose the title and description that accurately reflect the opportunity.
Federal Program Analyst
Describe the duties, work arrangement, compensation and practical qualifications for your organization.
Federal Contractor Program Manager
Describe the duties, work arrangement, compensation and practical qualifications for your organization.
Acquisition and Contract Specialist
Describe the duties, work arrangement, compensation and practical qualifications for your organization.
Public Health Program Officer
Describe the duties, work arrangement, compensation and practical qualifications for your organization.
Federal Grants Administrator
Describe the duties, work arrangement, compensation and practical qualifications for your organization.
Agency Operations and Finance Manager
Describe the duties, work arrangement, compensation and practical qualifications for your organization.
Write a compelling, accurate listing
An agency program analyst position may oversee grant performance, policy implementation or service delivery. Contracting specialists may manage acquisition workflows and compliance, while operations leaders coordinate teams supporting public programs. Clear descriptions help prospective candidates understand the work even when formal titles are unfamiliar.
A federal recruitment advertisement must accurately explain location, compensation where disclosed, citizenship requirements, security clearance needs, occupational series where appropriate and the official application deadline. Applicants may need to apply through USAJOBS or a specific agency route. Only the actual hiring authority can define those requirements.
Clear job advertisements explain who is hiring, what the employee will accomplish, where the work is based, what compensation is available, and how applications are accepted. Be specific about essential experience and avoid making the selection process harder than necessary.
Roles you can advertise
15 Federal Agencies and Contractors Job Titles to Promote
These 15 examples are only a starting point. You can advertise other professional, administrative, program, technical, operational, and leadership openings too. If your job title is not listed, you can still post it on Foundation List.
- Program Analyst
- Contract Specialist
- Project Manager
- Acquisition Manager
- Compliance Officer
- Budget Analyst
- Policy Advisor
- Grants Specialist
- Human Resources Specialist
- Public Affairs Specialist
- Cybersecurity Analyst
- Data Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Logistics Manager
- Program Director
- Other Roles Your job title is welcome, too.
Don’t see your position? Foundation List is not limited to the titles above. Advertise your organization’s actual opening and explain its responsibilities in your posting.
Choose your posting duration and price
Standard Foundation List individual job listing plans. A job-board advertisement is not a guarantee of applicant volume or a placement fee.
Review the full pricing and plan details. Checkout terms apply.
How to turn your vacancy into a candidate invitation
Do not suggest that purchasing an ad on Foundation List satisfies federal competitive hiring, veterans’ preference, public notice or records obligations. The employer should confirm authorization, required notices, eligibility processes and approved advertising spend before purchase. The job posting is a communications tool, not a substitute for statutory recruitment rules.
When permitted, Foundation List’s 30-day, 45-day and 60-day featured listings offer options for promoting a vacancy. Describe the mission clearly and link candidates to the official application route. Federal contractors should follow their own obligations under law and contract and should avoid conflating government employment with contractor work.
Start by gathering your approved job description and accurate location, salary, responsibilities and application instructions. Decide which listing duration fits the vacancy, then create your employer job posting. After publication, use your organization’s existing HR, candidate review and compliance procedures to manage the hiring process.
For related opportunities, explore Public Policy and Government Affairs Hiring. Employers recruiting in more than one area can also advertise other nonprofit roles and compare posting packages.
Hiring people who make an impact
Help the right professionals see the opportunity
Federal-sector hiring can be tied to a local duty station, a multistate program, or a position open to applicants nationwide. A supplemental listing can explain the location and mission to a broader audience, but it never replaces USAJOBS, required agency application systems, or official eligibility procedures.
A compelling position description, clear salary information and a straightforward application route make it easier for interested professionals to understand the job. Foundation List supports additional visibility; your organization remains responsible for its selection process.
Frequently asked questions
Is Foundation List affiliated with USAJOBS?
No. Foundation List is an independent job advertising service.
Can agencies advertise here?
Only when authorized under applicable agency rules and procurement requirements.
Can federal contractors advertise?
Eligible contractors can advertise accurate descriptions of their own jobs subject to applicable obligations.
Can applicants apply here instead of USAJOBS?
Not when an official application portal is required. Direct candidates to the mandated process.
Should we list clearance requirements?
Describe only actual position requirements from the authorized vacancy notice.
Can we post federal program leadership vacancies?
If supplemental advertising is authorized, leadership and mission support vacancies can be described accurately.
Ready to advertise your next opening?
Describe the work, explain why it matters, and make the application route easy to understand. Choose a job posting plan and publish your opportunity with Foundation List.