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Test Engineer- Federal Health

Arlington, VA ยท On-site

$90 - $120/hr

Join rockITdata as a Test Engineer supporting one of the nation's largest federal healthcare modernization initiatives. In this role, you'll play a critical part in delivering reliable, secure, and ...

Master's degree in public health, public administration, business administration, healthcare ... Experience managing a federal contract or professional services engagement. * Experience leading ...

As a leader within the Guidehouse Federal Health Advisory practice, you will partner with clients ... Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts * Short-Term ...

Healthcare Aide

Augusta, GA ยท On-site

$16 - $17/hr

Augusta, GA ATC Healthcare can help you pick and choose the shifts you like!! We are actively ... Federal, State or local law. M/F/D/V EOE

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How much do federal healthcare jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for federal healthcare in the United States is $19.02, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.35 and $20.67 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a federal healthcare job?

A Federal Healthcare job refers to a position within the U.S. government or its agencies that involves providing medical, administrative, or support services related to public health. These roles can be found in organizations such as the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Department of Health and Human Services. Federal Healthcare jobs may include direct patient care, policy development, research, and regulatory work aimed at improving the nation's health.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in federal healthcare, and why are they important?

To thrive in Federal Healthcare, you need a background in healthcare administration or clinical practice, often supported by relevant degrees and government security clearance. Familiarity with federal healthcare systems (such as VA VistA or DoD MHS GENESIS), regulatory compliance, and data security protocols is essential. Strong communication, problem-solving, and adaptability are vital soft skills for navigating complex bureaucratic environments and addressing diverse patient populations. These skills ensure effective service delivery, maintain regulatory compliance, and improve patient outcomes within the unique structure of federal healthcare organizations.

What unique challenges might I face working in a federal healthcare role compared to the private sector?

In a federal healthcare role, you may encounter challenges such as navigating complex government regulations, working with diverse patient populations, and adapting to standardized procedures and reporting requirements. These positions often require strict adherence to compliance and security protocols, especially regarding patient data and confidentiality. Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and coordination across various departments are common, and career advancement often involves gaining specialized certifications or pursuing leadership training within the federal system.

What is the difference between Federal Healthcare vs Medical Assistant?

AspectFederal HealthcareMedical Assistant
CredentialsVaries by role, often includes healthcare administration or policy certificationsHigh school diploma or equivalent; certification like CMA often preferred
Work EnvironmentGovernment agencies, federal healthcare facilities, policy settingsClinics, hospitals, outpatient care centers
Employer & IndustryFederal government, healthcare policy, public healthPrivate clinics, hospitals, outpatient clinics

Federal Healthcare roles focus on policy, administration, and public health within government settings, often requiring specialized certifications. Medical Assistants work directly with patients in clinical environments, providing hands-on care and administrative support. While both are vital to healthcare, they differ in responsibilities, credentials, and work settings.

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Infographic showing various Federal Healthcare job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 19% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $39,567 per year, or $19 per hour.

Senior Recruiter - Federal Health

Commence

Virginia Beach, VA โ€ข On-site

$100K - $130K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 28 days ago


Job description

Description:

At Commence, we're the start of a new age of data-centric transformation, elevating health outcomes and powering better, more efficient process to program and patient health. We combine quality data-driven solutions that fuel answers, technology that advances performance, and clinical expertise that builds trust to create a more efficient path to quality care.


With human-centered, healthcare-relevant, and value-based solutions, we create new possibilities with data. We provide proof beyond the concept and performance beyond the scope with a focus on efficiencies that transform the lives of those we serve. With a culture driven by purpose, straightforward communication, and clinical domain expertise, Commence cuts straight to better care.



Requirements:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Recruiter to own the recruiting lifecycle for Commence's Public Sector Growth Team, with a dedicated focus on federal health IT talent across CMS, VA, and DHA. As the Senior Recruiter, you will build the pipelines of functional and technical personnel that keep Commence ready to staff active contracts and win new work. This position requires proactive sourcing instincts, deep familiarity with the federal contracting talent market, and the judgment to identify strong candidates well before a requisition ever opens.

  

• Own full-cycle recruiting for Commence's Public Sector Growth Team from sourcing through contingent offer as the primary point of contact for recruiting efforts for new opportunities.

• Proactively source passive candidates using direct outreach, Boolean and X-ray search, AI-powered searches, referrals, and an established personal network.

• Build and maintain talent pipelines of functional and technical personnel with federal health IT experience, organized by capability area and agency so candidates are ready before requisitions open.

• Grow a network of experienced professionals with specialized experience, and identify people whose experience is rooted in CMS, VA, DHA, and other health agencies even when no current opening exists.

• Map talent against Commence's growth strategy and active pipeline, flagging candidates who align with where the company is heading, not just where it is today.

• Screen and qualify candidates against contract and proposal requirements, including labor category fit, clearance status, certifications, and past performance relevance.

• Monitor market trends, including competitor hiring patterns, compensation movement, clearance supply, and which skill sets are tightening or loosening across federal health.

• Support proposal staffing by quickly identifying named or contingent candidates against solicitation requirements on proposal timelines.

• Maintain accurate candidate records and pipeline reporting so the Growth Team has visibility into bench depth.


Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of full-cycle recruiting experience, with a meaningful share spent sourcing applicants.

• Direct experience recruiting within the federal contracting environment, ideally federal health IT, with familiarity recruiting CMS, VA, or DHA talent.

• Demonstrated ability to build pipelines and networks ahead of demand, not just fill open requisitions.

• Strong command of sourcing tools and techniques, including LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean and X-ray search, and applicant tracking systems.

• Working knowledge of federal labor categories, security clearances, and the qualification language that appears in solicitations and PWS documents.

• Ability to read a requirement, translate it into a candidate profile, and screen accurately enough that hiring managers trust the shortlist.

• Ability to work independently and own a function, with the judgment to prioritize across competing searches and proposal deadlines.


Preferred Qualifications

• Experience recruiting clinical and technical personnel for health programs.

• Familiarity with proposal and capture cycles.

• AIRS, LinkedIn Recruiter, or similar sourcing certifications.


Work Environment/Physical Demands 


The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

This is a remote position. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in a climate-controlled environment. Candidates must be able to sit, read, work on a computer, and watch a computer screen for extended periods of time. Occasionally required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, kneel or crouch. 


Commence is an equal employment opportunity for employer. All personnel processes are merit-based and applied without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military and veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.  


Commence.AI is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants, including individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process due to a disability, please contact Human Resources at (757) 306-4920 or hr@commence.ai. Please note that unless you are requesting an accommodation, all applications must be submitted through our online application system.