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Jobs at FTA

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Make the Federal Transit Administration your next stop!

FTA is an organization of over 600 diverse, talented, enthusiastic people working to strengthen American communities, promote economic vitality, and maintain personal freedom through the development and support of public transportation.

FTA has positions in a diverse range of areas.  The agency fills vacancies in the Washington, DC headquarters and regional offices for positions such as:

  • Community planners
  • Environmental protection specialists
  • General engineers
  • Attorneys
  • Research program specialists
  • Program management specialists
  • Congressional relations specialists

Current Career and Excepted Service Vacancy Announcements

  • Current FTA Vacancies – this link displays only current vacancies with the FTA.
  • Current DOT Vacancies – FTA is one of 10 modal agencies of the US Department of Transportation; this link to the Careers in Motion website allows you to search all current vacancies with all modal agencies of the US DOT.

Early Career Programs

See FTA’s early career opportunities, which provide several options for college-level and graduate students, veterans, and others to gain experience in FTA’s workforce.