Position Overview
The U.S. Department of the Treasury is now recruiting for the 2027–2029 International Affairs Junior Fellowship. This is a highly selective, fixed two-year program for new college graduates who want to work on U.S. international economic policy in Treasury’s Office of International Affairs.
Junior Fellows are usually hired at the GS-9 level and receive standard Treasury benefits. Fellows can be placed in regional offices that manage relationships with foreign finance ministries and treasuries or in functional offices working on areas such as international financial institutions, trade, export credits and foreign exchange.
Applications for the 2027–2029 cohort are due by October 31, 2026. Treasury expects to evaluate applications in December 2026 for fellows who normally begin in summer 2027 or another mutually agreed start period.
Minimum Requirements
- Recently received or soon-to-be-received bachelor’s degree
- Relevant coursework in economics, public policy, finance, international relations or a related field
- U.S. citizenship
- Ability to obtain and maintain a national security clearance
- Resume demonstrating at least 52 weeks or 2,080 hours of relevant paid, unpaid, volunteer or extracurricular experience
- Ability to submit a resume of no more than two pages
Treasury notes that preference is given to undergraduates because of the structure of the program. Relevant experience does not have to come only from formal employment; qualifying volunteer, work-study and extracurricular work can also be documented.
Tip: Treasury asks applicants to show dates and hours worked per week for relevant experience. Do not leave the 2,080-hour requirement for reviewers to calculate without supporting detail.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop policy proposals on international economic issues
- Analyze economic and financial developments
- Conduct analytical studies for Treasury policy work
- Support senior Treasury officials in bilateral and multilateral meetings
- Contribute to engagement with institutions such as the IMF and World Bank
- Support work connected to the G7 and G20
- Research regional or functional international-policy issues
- Prepare analysis, briefing material and supporting documents
- Potentially participate in meetings and international travel
What You Will Gain
- Two years of federal international-economic-policy experience
- Exposure to multiple policy areas within Treasury
- Experience supporting senior U.S. government officials
- Understanding of IMF, World Bank, G7 and G20 engagement
- Policy research, analysis and briefing experience
- Standard Treasury employee benefits
- A strong foundation for future government, private-sector or graduate-study opportunities
Application Process
How to Apply
Email the required application package to IAFellows@treasury.gov by October 31, 2026.
- Cover letter
- Resume limited to two pages
- One recommendation letter
- Academic transcript or transcripts
- Desired start date
- Confirmation of U.S. citizenship
- Veterans’ preference information if applicable
- Clear documentation of 52 weeks / 2,080 hours of relevant experience
Candidates who pass the first screening round will be asked to answer two short essay questions.
Apply through the official application page
Applications can be submitted to: IAFellows@treasury.gov
Official source: View vacancy notice
FAQ
How long is the fellowship?
The International Affairs Junior Fellowship is a fixed two-year program.
What grade are Junior Fellows normally hired at?
Treasury states that Junior Fellows are usually hired at the GS-9 level.
What fields of study are relevant?
Economics, public policy, finance, international relations and related fields are specifically identified.
When is the application deadline?
Applications are due October 31, 2026.