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Careers
Do You Want a Job? Or Do You Want a Career Where You Can Make a Difference?
- Are you interested in a fast-paced environment, producing work covered by major media outlets and discussed on the floor of the U.S. Congress?
- Does tackling complex criminal conspiracies, public corruption, identity theft, cybercrime, and financial fraud appeal to you?
- Do you want to help fight fraud and make a difference for America’s students and schools?
If your answer is yes, then this maybe the place for you! We’re the U.S. Department of Education (ED) Office of Inspector General (OIG). Often referred to as America’s watchdogs, it’s our job to help ensure that the hard-earned tax dollars that fund ED programs and operations are used as required, reach the intended recipients, and achieve the desired results. Whether you are just entering the workforce or a seasoned professional, we offer exciting career opportunities that may be just right for you! Check out our current available positions. If you do not see an available position that fits your interests, education, or experience, please check back with us soon, as additional positions will become available throughout the year. We also announce vacancies via social media, so be sure to follow us on X/Twitter, Facebook/Meta, and LinkedIn.
Internships
Are you looking for a meaningful internship that will give you a competitive edge, marketable experience, and unique opportunities while working in the forefront of some of the most important issues impacting education in America today? If the answer is yes, then the OIG may have the internship you are looking for!
The OIG offer volunteer internships as well as paid internships through the Pathways program in our Washington, D.C., headquarters and our regional offices across the country. View more information on Pathways Internships at the U.S. Department of Education.