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Federal Resume Samples by Job Series

IT Specialist (2210 Series)

Cybersecurity and network infrastructure specialist at a federal agency.

GS-13

IT Specialist (INFOSEC)

Department of Homeland Security, Washington, DC

Dates

03/2021 - Present

Hours/Week

40 hours/week

Salary/Grade

GS-13, Step 5 ($117,962/year)

Supervisor

Jane Smith, (202) 555-0142, May contact

Key Duties
  • Serve as the lead cybersecurity analyst responsible for monitoring, detecting, and responding to security incidents across a network of 15,000+ endpoints.
  • Develop and implement security policies, procedures, and controls in compliance with NIST 800-53 and FISMA requirements.
CCAR Accomplishment

[Context] As the lead INFOSEC analyst for a 15,000-endpoint enterprise network, [Challenge] I was tasked with reducing the agency's mean time to detect (MTTD) security incidents from 72 hours to under 24 hours following an OIG audit finding. [Action] I designed and deployed a SIEM correlation engine with 200+ custom detection rules, integrated threat intelligence feeds from CISA, and established a 24/7 SOC rotation. [Result] Reduced MTTD to 4.2 hours (94% improvement), identified and remediated 3 critical zero-day vulnerabilities before exploitation, and received the Secretary's Award for Cybersecurity Excellence.

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Management Analyst (0343 Series)

Program evaluation and organizational improvement at a cabinet-level agency.

GS-12

Management Analyst

Department of Veterans Affairs, Baltimore, MD

Dates

06/2019 - Present

Hours/Week

40 hours/week

Salary/Grade

GS-12, Step 7 ($102,444/year)

Supervisor

Robert Johnson, (410) 555-0198, May contact

Key Duties
  • Conduct comprehensive program evaluations for healthcare delivery operations serving 200,000+ veterans across 12 medical centers in VISN 5.
  • Analyze organizational effectiveness, develop performance metrics, and present recommendations to senior leadership (SES-level) for process improvements.
CCAR Accomplishment

[Context] As the lead analyst for VISN 5's operational efficiency initiative covering 12 VA medical centers, [Challenge] patient wait times exceeded the 30-day standard by an average of 18 days, prompting Congressional inquiry. [Action] I designed a data collection framework, analyzed 50,000+ appointment records, identified 3 systemic bottlenecks in the scheduling workflow, and developed a phased implementation plan with resource requirements. [Result] Reduced average wait times by 42% (from 48 to 28 days), eliminated the Congressional hold on $12M in facility improvement funding, and the methodology was adopted as the VISN-wide standard.

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Contract Specialist (1102 Series)

Federal acquisition and procurement for IT services contracts.

GS-12

Contract Specialist

General Services Administration, Fort Worth, TX

Dates

01/2020 - Present

Hours/Week

40 hours/week

Salary/Grade

GS-12, Step 4 ($95,430/year)

Supervisor

Maria Garcia, (817) 555-0167, May contact

Key Duties
  • Plan, solicit, negotiate, award, and administer contracts valued up to $50M for IT professional services using FAR Parts 8, 12, 15, and 16.
  • Serve as Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) for 8 active task orders under GSA Schedule 70 and STARS III vehicles.
CCAR Accomplishment

[Context] As the lead contracting specialist for the agency's cloud migration initiative, [Challenge] I was responsible for awarding a $35M IT modernization contract within a compressed 90-day timeline to meet the Federal Cloud Smart Strategy mandate. [Action] I developed the acquisition strategy using a phased best-value tradeoff approach under FAR 15, conducted market research with 12 vendors, drafted the RFP with performance-based SOW, led technical evaluations, and negotiated final terms. [Result] Awarded the contract 15 days ahead of schedule, achieving $4.2M in cost savings (12% below IGCE), with zero bid protests, and the contract received the GSA Administrator's Award for Acquisition Excellence.

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Human Resources Specialist (0201 Series)

Staffing, classification, and employee relations at a federal agency.

GS-11

Human Resources Specialist (Staffing)

Department of the Interior, Denver, CO

Dates

08/2020 - Present

Hours/Week

40 hours/week

Salary/Grade

GS-11, Step 6 ($82,758/year)

Supervisor

David Lee, (303) 555-0134, May contact

Key Duties
  • Manage full-cycle recruitment for 150+ positions annually across 6 bureaus, including job analysis, vacancy announcement development, qualification determination, and certificate issuance.
  • Advise hiring managers on merit system principles, veterans' preference, and special hiring authorities including Schedule A and VRA.
CCAR Accomplishment

[Context] As the staffing specialist for the Bureau of Land Management's Western Region covering 6 states, [Challenge] the bureau faced a 23% vacancy rate in critical wildland firefighter positions heading into fire season, with only 60 days to fill 85 positions. [Action] I developed a targeted recruitment strategy using direct hire authority (5 U.S.C. 3304), coordinated 8 virtual hiring events, streamlined the assessment process from 15 days to 5 days, and partnered with Veterans Employment Representatives at 12 military installations. [Result] Filled 92 of 85 targeted positions (108% of goal) within 45 days, with 38% veteran hires, zero merit system violations, and the strategy was adopted bureau-wide for seasonal hiring.

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Program Analyst (0343 Series)

Entry-level budget and program analysis at a federal agency.

GS-9

Program Analyst

Department of Education, Washington, DC

Dates

09/2022 - Present

Hours/Week

40 hours/week

Salary/Grade

GS-9, Step 3 ($68,405/year)

Supervisor

Patricia Chen, (202) 555-0156, May contact

Key Duties
  • Analyze program data and prepare reports on grant program performance for Title I funding affecting 25,000+ schools nationwide.
  • Support budget formulation by compiling expenditure data, identifying trends, and preparing briefing materials for division leadership.
CCAR Accomplishment

[Context] As a program analyst supporting the Title I grant program with $16B in annual funding, [Challenge] I was asked to develop a monitoring dashboard to replace the manual quarterly reporting process that required 120+ staff hours per cycle. [Action] I gathered requirements from 8 program officers, designed the data model, built an automated dashboard using Power BI connected to the grants management system, and conducted 4 training sessions for regional staff. [Result] Reduced quarterly reporting time from 120 to 8 staff hours (93% reduction), improved data accuracy from 87% to 99.2%, and the dashboard was adopted by 3 additional program offices.

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What Every Federal Resume Must Include

Auto-Reject Fields (Missing = Disqualified)

  • !Hours per week for each position
  • !Supervisor name, phone, permission to contact
  • !Start/end dates in MM/YYYY format
  • !Salary or GS grade and step

Best Practices (From Our Samples)

  • +Use CCAR format for every accomplishment
  • +Quantify results with numbers and percentages
  • +Mirror keywords from the job announcement
  • +Keep to 2 pages (2026 Merit Hiring Plan)

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Federal Resume Sample FAQs

What does a sample federal resume look like?
A federal resume is longer and more detailed than a private-sector resume. It includes your full work history with hours per week, supervisor name and phone number, salary or GS grade, start/end dates in MM/YYYY format, and detailed CCAR-formatted accomplishments. Per the 2026 Merit Hiring Plan, it must be 2 pages maximum.
How is a federal resume different from a regular resume?
Federal resumes require specific OPM-mandated fields that regular resumes don't include: hours per week for each position, supervisor contact information with permission to contact, salary or GS grade and series, and citizenship status. Missing any required field can result in automatic disqualification.
Can I use a sample federal resume as a template?
Yes, but you must customize it for each job announcement. Mirror the language from the specific vacancy announcement, address each KSA (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities) listed, and include measurable accomplishments using the CCAR format. Never submit a generic resume.
What format should a federal resume be in 2026?
Per the 2026 Merit Hiring Plan, federal resumes must be 2 pages maximum, use sans-serif fonts (Calibri or Arial) for ADA Section 508 compliance, 10pt minimum font size, and 0.5-inch margins. USAJOBS blocks uploads over 2 pages as of September 2025.
Where can I find federal resume samples for my job series?
We provide sample resumes organized by job series including IT Specialist (2210), Management Analyst (0343), Contract Specialist (1102), Human Resources (0201), and more. Each sample includes the exact OPM-required fields for that position type.

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