Entry Level Federal Account Executive Jobs
New grad federal account executive jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or a record of client-facing projects can carry more weight than a long resume. Most openings blend on-site and flexible arrangements across Consulting & Professional Services, Technology & Software, and Healthcare & Medical Services, with employers like Guidehouse, Allegheny Clinic, and Volunteers of America hiring at this level now.
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We are seeking qualified professionals across all experience levels (Junior, Mid-Level, Senior, and Lead/Project Manager) to support Federal financial management engagements focused on indirect cost rate analysis, cost allocation, and compliance with 2 CFR Part 200 (Uniform Guidance). This role supports mission-critical work requiring analytical rigor, audit-ready documentation, and the ability to operate in a high-volume, time-sensitive environment.
Core Responsibilities (All Levels)
- Perform financial analysis aligned with Federal cost principles (2 CFR Part 200)
- Support review and validation of indirect cost rates, fringe rates, and cost allocation plans
- Analyze financial statements, cost pools, and allocation bases to assess allowability, allocability, and reasonableness
- Prepare audit-ready documentation, reconciliation workpapers, and supporting analyses
- Utilize Microsoft Excel and financial tools for data analysis and modeling
- Maintain documentation sufficient for Federal review, audit, and compliance
- Collaborate with internal teams and Government stakeholders
- Operate in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment
- Obtain and maintain required HHS security clearance/credentials
Level-Based Expectations
- Provide analytical and administrative support
- Perform data analysis, reconciliations, and documentation
- Apply foundational accounting knowledge
- Bachelor’s degree (Accounting, Finance, or related)
- 1+ year experience
- Basic accounting and financial analysis knowledge
- Strong attention to detail and organization
Mid-Level Accountant
- Conduct detailed financial analysis and reconciliations
- Support indirect cost and financial reviews
- Analyze audited financial statements
- Bachelor’s degree
- 3+ years experience
- Experience in auditing, financial analysis, or cost accounting
- Working knowledge of 2 CFR Part 200
Senior Accountant
- Lead complex analyses and financial reviews
- Support negotiation of indirect cost rates and allocation plans
- Identify compliance risks and financial issues
- Bachelor’s degree
- 5+ years experience
- Strong knowledge of 2 CFR Part 200, GAAP, and Federal cost principles
- Experience with reconciliation workpapers and stakeholder coordination
Lead / Project Manager (Accounting Manager)
- Provide overall contract oversight, quality assurance, and Government coordination
- Manage teams, assign work, and ensure timely, high-quality deliverables
- Lead complex Federal cost accounting engagements
- Bachelor’s degree (CPA or advanced degree preferred)
- 8+ years Federal cost accounting experience
- Expertise in 2 CFR Part 200, GAAP, and Federal financial management
- Strong leadership and executive communication skills
Required Capabilities (All Levels)
- Proficiency in Excel and financial analysis tools
- Experience supporting financial transparency and audit readiness
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
- Strong analytical, communication, and documentation skills
Why Join Us
- Work on high-impact Federal engagements supporting government-wide financial oversight
- Clear progression across experience levels
- Exposure to complex, mission-critical cost allocation programs
- Collaborative, performance-driven environment
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Who's Hiring
- Guidehouse3
- Allegheny Clinic3
- Volunteers of America3
- HDR2
- Workday2
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- Consulting & Professional Services10
- Technology & Software8
- Healthcare & Medical Services8
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Entry Level Federal Account Executive Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level federal account executive job?
Focus on demonstrating client communication skills, even from internships, campus sales roles, or volunteer work. Federal account executive hiring at the entry level often favors candidates who can show they understand government procurement cycles and relationship-building basics. Tailor your resume to highlight any exposure to public sector clients, CRM tools, or proposal support, and emphasize your ability to learn compliance-driven sales processes quickly.
Which companies hire entry level federal account executives?
Companies hiring entry level federal account executives right now include Guidehouse, Allegheny Clinic, and Volunteers of America, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from government contractors, defense technology firms, and enterprise software companies that sell directly to federal agencies and need junior talent to support account teams.
Are there remote entry level federal account executive jobs?
Yes, though many federal account roles require some on-site presence due to agency access requirements. About 19% of entry level federal account executive openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, so flexible options do exist. Searching by work setting on Migrate Mate helps you find openings that match your preference without sorting through listings manually.
Are these new grad federal account executive jobs?
Yes, this page includes new grad, recent graduate, and junior federal account executive roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, counts internships toward the requirement, or accepts a strong portfolio in place of full-time history. Look for language like "entry level," "will train," or "recent grads encouraged to apply" as reliable signals that a role suits candidates just starting out.
Which industries hire the most entry level federal account executives?
Entry Level federal account executive roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Technology & Software, and Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they maintain large, ongoing federal contracts and need junior account staff to support relationship management, proposal coordination, and agency outreach as part of structured sales teams.