This is a list of the most in demand Federal jobs, which also indicates hiring trends within the private sector. This list is comprised of the top 50 Federal occupations that have had the most postings over the past calendar year. If one is looking for just a job or even an all out career then this is the list for you. Government jobs come with plenty of perks and benefits, including fabulous health care. With unemployment as high as it is, at least the government has plenty of positions available for various fields and occupations. Good luck!
Source: http://www.usajobs.gov/mostpopularjobs/index.asp
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Information Technology Management Specialist Number of Postings: 3051
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Management and Program Analyst Number of Postings: 1656
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Administration & Program Staff Number of Postings: 1633
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Medical Officer Number of Postings: 1432
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Office Clerk / Assistant Number of Postings: 982
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Contract Specialist Number of Postings: 899
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Business and Industry Specialist Number of Postings: 869
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Engineer, General Number of Postings: 849
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Human Resources Specialist Number of Postings: 759
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Financial Administrator Number of Postings: 682
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Engineer, Civil Number of Postings: 650
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Engineer, Mechanical Number of Postings: 610
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Logistics Management Specialist Number of Postings: 561
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Engineer, Electrical Number of Postings: 534
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Telecommunications Specialist Number of Postings: 480
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Intelligence Analyst / Specialist Number of Postings: 468
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Biological and Natural Resources Number of Postings: 463
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Engineering Technician Number of Postings: 443
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Educational and Training Program Specialist Number of Postings: 436
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Engineer, Electronics Number of Postings: 429
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Payroll Clerk, Military Number of Postings: 398
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Engineer, Environmental Number of Postings: 398
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Human Resources Assistant Number of Postings: 393
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Security Administrator Number of Postings: 366
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Program Manager Number of Postings: 365
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Physical Scientist, General Number of Postings: 364
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Safety & Occupational Health Mgm Specialist Number of Postings: 338
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Nurse, Practical Number of Postings: 330
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Office Automation Clerk / Assistant Number of Postings: 320
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General Inspection, Investigation, Enforcement, and Compliance Number of Postings: 304
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Forestry Technician Number of Postings: 302
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Engineer, Computers Number of Postings: 297
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Engineering Technician, Electronics Number of Postings: 282
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Quality Assurance Specialist Number of Postings: 269
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Social Science Specialist Number of Postings: 260
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Police Officer / Federal Protective Officer Number of Postings: 255
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Public Affairs Specialist Number of Postings: 252
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Physician's Assistant Number of Postings: 246
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Operations Research Analyst Number of Postings: 244
