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Business and Finance Careers


Behind every thriving national forest unit is a dedicated team of business, finance, human resources, and technology professionals who keep the agency running smoothly. From managing budgets and contracts to supporting over 30,000 employees and maintaining vital IT systems, business operations careers offer a rewarding way to serve your community and support public lands.

A Day in the Life

  • Information Technology: Tara Chavez

    Meet Tara Chavez, a blind employee who defies expectations in IT and helps pave the way for accessibility across the USDA Forest Service.

  • Human Resources: Ensuring Safety & Support

    A USDA Forest Service human resources specialist working at a desk.

    We hire specialists across vital disciplines including staffing, classification, workforce planning, pay and leave, benefits, and employee or labor relations.

    Day in the Life Spotlight: Discover the impact of drug testing specialists protecting over 30,000 employees and the public.

Additional Business & Finance Career Paths

Beyond Human Resources and Information Technology, we offer rewarding careers across a wide range of operational and financial disciplines:

  • Budget and Finance: Financial management, accounting, and budget analysis.

  • Grants and Agreements: Managing partnerships and external funding programs.

  • Procurement and Contracting: Acquiring essential supplies, equipment, and services.

  • Project Management: Coordinating complex agency initiatives and operations.

  • Business Support: Administrative management, customer service, and office operations.

  • Workforce Planning: Organizational development and strategic resource allocation.

Learn More and Apply Today


The USDA is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer