KEY TAKEAWAYS Veterans make up roughly 27% of the federal workforce — more than 621,700 veterans held federal jobs in 2024. The federal government is one of the most veteran-friendly employers in the country by law and by practice. Veterans' preference gives eligible veterans 5 or 10 additional points in competitive hiring — but it must be claimed on USAJOBS and supported with … [Read more...] about Federal Jobs for Veterans 2026: Complete Guide to Hiring, Preference, and USAJOBS