FAS Jobs Hiring Now
FAS is hiring for 5 open roles on Migrate Mate as of July 16, 2026, concentrated in compliance & risk and accounting, with listed salaries up to about $215,000. Migrate Mate updates FAS's live openings daily. FAS is a policy and advisory organization focused on science, technology, and national security issues, working with government and institutional stakeholders on areas including AI safety, federal budgeting, and workforce policy.
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FAS hiring data on Migrate Mate, as of July 16, 2026.
- Open jobs
- 5
- Top team
- Compliance & Risk
- Seniority
- Manager level or above
- Work type
- 80% remote or hybrid
- Top location
- Washington
- Salary range
- $70,000–$215,000
Listed salaries for FAS roles on Migrate Mate range from about $70,000 to $215,000 per year across 5 open roles, as of July 16, 2026.
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Strategic Budget Planner
Full-time staff (Contract)
In-person
Please note that we are only accepting applications to this position submitted via the linked platform. When applying, you will be redirected to our application platform and will need to create an account to submit an application.
Why FAS?
The Federation of American Scientists (FAS) takes quite seriously our role as a beacon and voice for the science community.
FAS has a rich history: after the devastating bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945, a group of atomic researchers – deeply concerned about the use of science for malice – created an organization committed to using science and technology to benefit humanity.
The group they created – the Federation of Atomic Scientists – soon became the Federation of American Scientists in recognition of the hundreds of scientists across diverse disciplines who joined together to speak with one voice for the betterment of the world.
Today, we are a group of entrepreneurial, intrepid changemakers, forging a better future for all through the nexus of science, technology and talent. As a collective, we are building an organization focused on being impact-driven, customer-focused, and growth-oriented as a force for good in the world.
The FAS Impact Fellowship is a selective fellowship program that supports the development and placement of emerging scientific and technical talent within high-impact roles across government. From education to wildfire resilience, national security, and housing, Impact Fellows are serving across a variety of government agencies in roles that augment existing government teams as they confront some of the greatest scientific and social challenges of our time.
To Sum It Up…
What’s the “elevator pitch” for the role?
The FAS Talent Hub is seeking a fellow for a 1-year term (with potential opportunity to extend, contingent on funding) to join the Wildland Fire Service team within the Department of the Interior with specific work supporting strategic budget planning and evaluation for the Wildland Fire Service.
This opportunity is for a strategic budget planner with technical expertise who can bring in an informed perspective from outside DOI, while still understanding the unique needs of the Wildland Fire Service program. The ideal candidate will understand and align with the program’s mission, authorities, and operational culture so future policy recommendations to the Wildland Fire Service program are both realistic and actionable.
The ideal candidate should also possess a strong working knowledge of the federal budgeting and appropriations processes, as well as how Congress engages with and influences agency budgets. This combination of external experience, program familiarity, and deep understanding of government and congressional processes will significantly strengthen DOI’s Wildland Fire Service’s strategic financial planning and support well-grounded decision-making moving forward.
If you are someone who relishes focusing on the details, and you care about the intersection of topics related to Wildland Fire Management, this role could be right for you.
What will some of your responsibilities entail?
- Lead strategic planning for budget formulation, aligning funding priorities with organizational goals, policy direction, and operational needs.
- Develop and implement multi-year budget strategies that integrate performance objectives, risk considerations, and emerging program requirements.
- Guide preparation of budget justifications, narratives, and supporting materials for leadership, OMB, and congressional engagement.
- Guide data and evidence building to support budget decisions, integrating performance metrics, program outcomes, and analytical insights into planning processes.
- Coordinate across program, policy, and the Wildland Fire Management Program to translate strategic priorities into actionable, fundable initiatives.
- Engage with interagency and intergovernmental partners to align priorities and improve coordination.
- Coach new budget staff on intergovernmental process and provide technical guidance on budget formulation and stakeholder engagement.
- Prepare briefings and decision materials for senior leadership on budget strategy, risks, and tradeoffs.
- Support initiatives of the Fire Director and DOI Leadership.
Skills and Expertise: Must Haves
What skills do you need to show proficiency (or higher) in order to be a strong candidate?
- Demonstrated expertise in strategic budget planning and formulation, including aligning resources to organizational priorities.
- Strong ability to integrate data, performance metrics, and evidence into planning and decision-making processes.
- Knowledge of federal budget processes, including OMB requirements, congressional justification, and interagency coordination.
- Ability to analyze complex financial and programmatic information and translate it into clear recommendations.
- Strong understanding of intergovernmental processes and experience working with federal, state, Tribal, and local partners.
- Proven ability to coach, mentor, and develop staff, particularly in budget formulation and coordination processes.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex information clearly to senior leaders.
- Experience coordinating across multiple stakeholders and managing competing priorities in a dynamic environment.
- Strong project management and organizational skills, with attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
- Strategic thinking skills, including the ability to anticipate risks, identify opportunities, and develop forward-looking solutions.
Work Environment
This position will be primarily in person at DOI’s Main Interior Building, with situational telework allowed. Occasional travel may be requested of the Agency.
Salary Range
This fellowship will provide compensation for the entirety of the fellowship duration at an annual rate of $174,000 per year. Impact Fellows that are FAS contractors do not receive employer-sponsored benefits; the listed compensation is inclusive of additional funds that can be allocated to health or living expenses.
Hiring Statement
Don’t check off every box? Apply anyway! Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every listed qualification. At FAS we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, and developing new voices. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway – you might just be the right candidate.
The Federation of American Scientists is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. The Federation of American Scientists prohibits discriminating against employees and job applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose the compensation of the employee or applicant or another employee or applicant. Employment is contingent on successful verification of eligibility to work in the United States.
Please note that we are only accepting applications to this position submitted via the linked platform. When applying, you will be redirected to our application platform and will need to create an account to submit an application.
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Strategic Budget Planner
Full-time staff (Contract)
In-person
Please note that we are only accepting applications to this position submitted via the linked platform. When applying, you will be redirected to our application platform and will need to create an account to submit an application.
Why FAS?
The Federation of American Scientists (FAS) takes quite seriously our role as a beacon and voice for the science community.
FAS has a rich history: after the devastating bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945, a group of atomic researchers – deeply concerned about the use of science for malice – created an organization committed to using science and technology to benefit humanity.
The group they created – the Federation of Atomic Scientists – soon became the Federation of American Scientists in recognition of the hundreds of scientists across diverse disciplines who joined together to speak with one voice for the betterment of the world.
Today, we are a group of entrepreneurial, intrepid changemakers, forging a better future for all through the nexus of science, technology and talent. As a collective, we are building an organization focused on being impact-driven, customer-focused, and growth-oriented as a force for good in the world.
The FAS Impact Fellowship is a selective fellowship program that supports the development and placement of emerging scientific and technical talent within high-impact roles across government. From education to wildfire resilience, national security, and housing, Impact Fellows are serving across a variety of government agencies in roles that augment existing government teams as they confront some of the greatest scientific and social challenges of our time.
To Sum It Up…
What’s the “elevator pitch” for the role?
The FAS Talent Hub is seeking a fellow for a 1-year term (with potential opportunity to extend, contingent on funding) to join the Wildland Fire Service team within the Department of the Interior with specific work supporting strategic budget planning and evaluation for the Wildland Fire Service.
This opportunity is for a strategic budget planner with technical expertise who can bring in an informed perspective from outside DOI, while still understanding the unique needs of the Wildland Fire Service program. The ideal candidate will understand and align with the program’s mission, authorities, and operational culture so future policy recommendations to the Wildland Fire Service program are both realistic and actionable.
The ideal candidate should also possess a strong working knowledge of the federal budgeting and appropriations processes, as well as how Congress engages with and influences agency budgets. This combination of external experience, program familiarity, and deep understanding of government and congressional processes will significantly strengthen DOI’s Wildland Fire Service’s strategic financial planning and support well-grounded decision-making moving forward.
If you are someone who relishes focusing on the details, and you care about the intersection of topics related to Wildland Fire Management, this role could be right for you.
What will some of your responsibilities entail?
- Lead strategic planning for budget formulation, aligning funding priorities with organizational goals, policy direction, and operational needs.
- Develop and implement multi-year budget strategies that integrate performance objectives, risk considerations, and emerging program requirements.
- Guide preparation of budget justifications, narratives, and supporting materials for leadership, OMB, and congressional engagement.
- Guide data and evidence building to support budget decisions, integrating performance metrics, program outcomes, and analytical insights into planning processes.
- Coordinate across program, policy, and the Wildland Fire Management Program to translate strategic priorities into actionable, fundable initiatives.
- Engage with interagency and intergovernmental partners to align priorities and improve coordination.
- Coach new budget staff on intergovernmental process and provide technical guidance on budget formulation and stakeholder engagement.
- Prepare briefings and decision materials for senior leadership on budget strategy, risks, and tradeoffs.
- Support initiatives of the Fire Director and DOI Leadership.
Skills and Expertise: Must Haves
What skills do you need to show proficiency (or higher) in order to be a strong candidate?
- Demonstrated expertise in strategic budget planning and formulation, including aligning resources to organizational priorities.
- Strong ability to integrate data, performance metrics, and evidence into planning and decision-making processes.
- Knowledge of federal budget processes, including OMB requirements, congressional justification, and interagency coordination.
- Ability to analyze complex financial and programmatic information and translate it into clear recommendations.
- Strong understanding of intergovernmental processes and experience working with federal, state, Tribal, and local partners.
- Proven ability to coach, mentor, and develop staff, particularly in budget formulation and coordination processes.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex information clearly to senior leaders.
- Experience coordinating across multiple stakeholders and managing competing priorities in a dynamic environment.
- Strong project management and organizational skills, with attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
- Strategic thinking skills, including the ability to anticipate risks, identify opportunities, and develop forward-looking solutions.
Work Environment
This position will be primarily in person at DOI’s Main Interior Building, with situational telework allowed. Occasional travel may be requested of the Agency.
Salary Range
This fellowship will provide compensation for the entirety of the fellowship duration at an annual rate of $174,000 per year. Impact Fellows that are FAS contractors do not receive employer-sponsored benefits; the listed compensation is inclusive of additional funds that can be allocated to health or living expenses.
Hiring Statement
Don’t check off every box? Apply anyway! Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every listed qualification. At FAS we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, and developing new voices. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway – you might just be the right candidate.
The Federation of American Scientists is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. The Federation of American Scientists prohibits discriminating against employees and job applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose the compensation of the employee or applicant or another employee or applicant. Employment is contingent on successful verification of eligibility to work in the United States.
Please note that we are only accepting applications to this position submitted via the linked platform. When applying, you will be redirected to our application platform and will need to create an account to submit an application.
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Working at FAS
FAS's 5 open roles are manager level or above, and about 80% are remote or hybrid. The most active teams are compliance & risk, accounting, and biotech & life sciences. FAS engages on policy issues at the intersection of science, technology, and national security, including artificial intelligence governance, AI safety and security, and federal budget and workforce strategy. Staff work across policy research, program management, and organizational operations. Most FAS roles are based in Washington.
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How many jobs is FAS hiring for right now?
FAS is hiring for 5 open roles on Migrate Mate as of July 16, 2026, updated daily, concentrated in compliance & risk and accounting. Positions span policy, management, and operations functions, with recent openings in AI safety and security policy, AI governance, payroll and benefits management, and strategic budget planning.
What kinds of roles does FAS hire for?
The most active teams are compliance & risk, accounting, and biotech & life sciences. FAS hires across policy and government affairs, including senior and director-level roles in AI safety, AI policy, and national security technology issues, as well as operational and administrative positions covering payroll, benefits, and strategic budget planning. Most postings are manager level or above.
Are FAS jobs remote or in-person?
Mostly remote. About 80% of FAS's open roles on Migrate Mate are remote or hybrid as of July 16, 2026, with the rest based in Washington. Each FAS listing shows its work location so you can filter before applying.
How do I apply to a job at FAS?
Find a role that fits your background among FAS's open listings on Migrate Mate, then follow the listing through to FAS's own careers page to complete your application directly. FAS manages its own hiring process, including application review, interviews, and offers.
What do FAS jobs pay?
Listed salaries for FAS roles on Migrate Mate range from about $70,000 to $215,000 per year as of July 16, 2026, with most postings at manager level or above. Exact pay is set by FAS and shown on each listing.
Does FAS hire entry-level?
Most of FAS's open roles on Migrate Mate are manager level or above as of July 16, 2026. Entry-level openings are limited. Check individual FAS listings for stated experience requirements.
Where is FAS hiring?
Most FAS roles are based in Washington, and about 80% offer remote or hybrid work as of July 16, 2026. Migrate Mate shows the location on each listing.