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International Monetary Fund (IMF) USA Jobs 2026
The International Monetary Fund is hiring across its Washington, D.C. headquarters: the Economist Program 2027, the Fund Internship Program, the Research Analyst Program, and professional, managerial and administrative roles. Pay is in US dollars. Deadlines differ for each position.
📍 Washington, D.C., USA
🌐 IMF
📋 12 Positions
💵 Pay in USD
⏳ Deadlines: 11 Nov – 30 Dec 2026
📋 Job Summary
| Organization |
International Monetary Fund (IMF) |
| Total Positions |
12 listings (number of vacancies per listing not mentioned) |
| Location |
Washington, D.C., USA (IMF Headquarters) |
| Employment Type |
Full-Time, Internship and Contractual (as marked in each listing) |
| Pay |
In US dollars (USD) per year, by IMF grade. Grade ranges are shown below for the posts whose grade is stated. |
| Earliest Deadline |
11 November 2026 (Deputy Division Chief, Section Chief) |
| Latest Deadline |
30 December 2026 (Research Analyst Program) |
| Mode of Application |
Online via IMF careers portal |
| Source |
JobsLeap.com |
About the International Monetary Fund
International Monetary Fund (IMF) USA Jobs 2026. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is an international financial institution that works on global monetary cooperation, financial stability, surveillance, lending and capacity development. Its headquarters are in Washington, D.C., and its staff come from many member countries.
This recruitment covers three entry programs for economists and analysts, and a range of professional, managerial and administrative roles in areas such as facilities, communications, AI upskilling, statistics, information management and transportation. The IMF states that it is an equal opportunity employer.
Closing soon: Seven positions close between 11 and 13 November 2026: Deputy Division Chief and Section Chief (11 Nov), Project Officer – AI Upskilling, Economist/Sr. Economist and Information Management Analyst (12 Nov), and Facilities Officer and Projects Analyst (13 Nov). Check each deadline before you start your application.
About pay (USD): The listings state IMF grades but not individual pay. The ranges shown here are the IMF staff salary scale in US dollars per year, effective 1 May 2026, published in the IMF Annual Report 2026 (Web Table 3.3). Actual pay depends on the grade and the candidate’s experience. Posts without a stated grade show “Not Mentioned”.
All IMF Vacancies at a Glance
| # |
Position |
Level |
Deadline |
Pay (USD per year) |
| 1 |
Deputy Division Chief – STADS |
Not Mentioned |
11 Nov 2026 |
Not Mentioned |
| 2 |
Section Chief (Transportation) |
Not Mentioned |
11 Nov 2026 |
Not Mentioned |
| 3 |
Project Officer – AI Upskilling (Contractual) |
A09–A10 |
12 Nov 2026 |
93,660 – 158,820 |
| 4 |
Economist / Sr. Economist (Contractual, ICDMF) |
Not Mentioned |
12 Nov 2026 |
Not Mentioned |
| 5 |
Information Management Analyst – ORM |
Not Mentioned |
12 Nov 2026 |
Not Mentioned |
| 6 |
Facilities Officer (Business Integration) |
A09–A10 |
13 Nov 2026 |
93,660 – 158,820 |
| 7 |
Projects Analyst (Contractual) – IMFFA/IMFRA |
Not Mentioned |
13 Nov 2026 |
Not Mentioned |
| 8 |
Administrative Coordinator – SECAI |
A04–A05 |
17 Nov 2026 |
55,520 – 92,660 |
| 9 |
Senior Media Officer (Creative Lead) |
A11–A12 |
20 Nov 2026 |
123,420 – 213,360 |
| 10 |
Economist Program 2027 |
EP |
04 Dec 2026 |
Not Mentioned |
| 11 |
2027 Fund Internship Program (FIP) – Economists |
Intern |
04 Dec 2026 |
Not Mentioned |
| 12 |
Research Analyst Program (RAP) |
A06 |
30 Dec 2026 |
68,820 – 103,230 |
Economist Program 2027
Level EP · Washington, D.C. · Deadline 04 Dec 2026
| Organization |
International Monetary Fund |
| Location |
Washington, D.C., USA |
| Vacancies |
Not Mentioned |
| Employment Type |
Full-Time program |
| Pay |
In USD. Grade not mentioned, so no range shown |
| Last Date |
04 December 2026 |
Requirements & Qualifications
- Education: Recent PhD graduate, or within one year of completing a PhD, in macroeconomics or a related field
- Age Limit: Under 34 years when the program begins (September 2027)
- Nationality: Citizen of an IMF member country
- Language: Excellent English
- Documents: CV, cover letter, transcripts, references and a research paper
- Gender: Not Mentioned (the IMF is an equal opportunity employer)
- Apply: imf.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/IMF
2027 Fund Internship Program (FIP) – Economists
Intern · Washington, D.C. · Deadline 04 Dec 2026
| Organization |
International Monetary Fund |
| Location |
Washington, D.C., USA |
| Vacancies |
Not Mentioned |
| Employment Type |
Internship |
| Pay |
In USD. Not Mentioned |
| Last Date |
04 December 2026 |
Requirements & Qualifications
- Education: Within one to two years of completing a PhD in macroeconomics or a related field
- Status: Enrolled as a student at the time of the internship
- Age Limit: Under 32 years (June 2027)
- Language: Excellent English
- Gender: Not Mentioned (the IMF is an equal opportunity employer)
- Apply: imf.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/IMF
Research Analyst Program (RAP)
Pay Scale: A06 · Washington, D.C. · Deadline 30 Dec 2026
| Organization |
International Monetary Fund |
| Location |
Washington, D.C., USA |
| Grade |
A06 |
| Vacancies |
Not Mentioned |
| Employment Type |
Full-Time program |
| Pay |
Grade A06: USD 68,820 – 103,230 per year (IMF staff salary scale, effective 1 May 2026) |
| Last Date |
30 December 2026 |
Requirements & Qualifications
- Education: Recent bachelor’s degree in economics, computer science, statistics, mathematics, finance, data science or a related quantitative field
- GPA: Cumulative GPA of at least 3.5 out of 4.0
- Skills: Proficiency in STATA, EViews, MATLAB, Python and R
- Age Limit: Not Mentioned
- Gender: Not Mentioned (the IMF is an equal opportunity employer)
- Apply: imf.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/IMF
💼 Professional & Specialist Positions
Facilities Officer (Business Integration)
Pay Scale: A09–A10 · Washington, D.C. · Deadline 13 Nov 2026
| Organization |
International Monetary Fund |
| Location |
Washington, D.C., USA |
| Grade |
A09–A10 |
| Vacancies |
Not Mentioned |
| Employment Type |
Full-Time |
| Pay |
Grades A09–A10: USD 93,660 – 158,820 per year (IMF staff salary scale, effective 1 May 2026) |
| Last Date |
13 November 2026 |
Requirements & Qualifications
- Education: Advanced university degree in business, finance or a related field, plus CPA or equivalent certification
- Experience: Minimum 6 years of relevant professional experience
- Skills: Proficiency in Power BI and data visualization tools
- Age Limit: Not Mentioned
- Gender: Not Mentioned (the IMF is an equal opportunity employer)
- Apply: imf.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/IMF
Senior Media Officer (Creative Lead)
Pay Scale: A11–A12 · Washington, D.C. · Deadline 20 Nov 2026
| Organization |
International Monetary Fund |
| Location |
Washington, D.C., USA |
| Grade |
A11–A12 |
| Vacancies |
Not Mentioned |
| Employment Type |
Full-Time |
| Pay |
Grades A11–A12: USD 123,420 – 213,360 per year (IMF staff salary scale, effective 1 May 2026) |
| Last Date |
20 November 2026 |
Requirements & Qualifications
- Education: Advanced degree in design, marketing, communications or a related field
- Experience: 4+ years of relevant professional experience, or 10+ years with a bachelor’s degree
- Skills: Experience leading Gen-AI tools for content creation and proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite
- Age Limit: Not Mentioned
- Gender: Not Mentioned (the IMF is an equal opportunity employer)
- Apply: imf.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/IMF
Project Officer – AI Upskilling (Contractual)
Pay Scale: A09–A10 · Washington, D.C. · Deadline 12 Nov 2026
| Organization |
International Monetary Fund |
| Location |
Washington, D.C., USA |
| Grade |
A09–A10 |
| Vacancies |
Not Mentioned |
| Employment Type |
Contractual |
| Pay |
Grades A09–A10: USD 93,660 – 158,820 per year (IMF staff salary scale, effective 1 May 2026) |
| Last Date |
12 November 2026 |
Requirements & Qualifications
- Education: Advanced university degree in Learning & Development, Education Technology, Computer Science or a related field, or a bachelor’s degree with 6 years of experience
- Skills: Practical experience with Microsoft 365, Copilot, Copilot Studio and AI agents
- Age Limit: Not Mentioned
- Gender: Not Mentioned (the IMF is an equal opportunity employer)
- Apply: imf.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/IMF
Projects Analyst (Contractual) – IMFFA/IMFRA
Contractual · Washington, D.C. · Deadline 13 Nov 2026
| Organization |
International Monetary Fund (IMFFA/IMFRA) |
| Location |
Washington, D.C., USA |
| Vacancies |
Not Mentioned |
| Employment Type |
Contractual |
| Pay |
In USD. Grade not mentioned, so no range shown |
| Last Date |
13 November 2026 |
Requirements & Qualifications
- Education: Not Mentioned
- Experience: Project management, event planning and administrative support
- Skills: Strong IT skills (MS Office, Zoom, Webex, Mailchimp, Canva)
- Age Limit: Not Mentioned
- Gender: Not Mentioned (the IMF is an equal opportunity employer)
- Apply: imf.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/IMF
Economist / Sr. Economist (Contractual, ICDMF)
Contractual · Washington, D.C. · Deadline 12 Nov 2026
| Organization |
International Monetary Fund (ICDMF) |
| Location |
Washington, D.C., USA |
| Vacancies |
Not Mentioned |
| Employment Type |
Contractual |
| Pay |
In USD. Grade not mentioned, so no range shown |
| Last Date |
12 November 2026 |
Requirements & Qualifications
- Education: Considerable graduate work in economics
- Skills: Strong analytical abilities, knowledge of central banks and ministries of finance, and advanced knowledge of time series analysis with Python, Matlab, R and Excel
- Experience: Not Mentioned
- Age Limit: Not Mentioned
- Gender: Not Mentioned (the IMF is an equal opportunity employer)
- Apply: imf.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/IMF
Information Management Analyst – ORM
Washington, D.C. · Deadline 12 Nov 2026
| Organization |
International Monetary Fund (ORM) |
| Location |
Washington, D.C., USA (must reside in the DC metro area) |
| Vacancies |
Not Mentioned |
| Employment Type |
Full-Time |
| Pay |
In USD. Grade not mentioned, so no range shown |
| Last Date |
12 November 2026 |
Requirements & Qualifications
- Education: University degree in programming/systems, computer science, data science, statistics, finance, mathematics or a related field
- Experience: Information management, data analysis and project management (number of years not mentioned)
- Residency: Must be residing in the Washington DC metro area
- Age Limit: Not Mentioned
- Gender: Not Mentioned (the IMF is an equal opportunity employer)
- Apply: imf.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/IMF
🏛️ Senior & Managerial Positions
Deputy Division Chief – STADS
Washington, D.C. · Deadline 11 Nov 2026
| Organization |
International Monetary Fund (STADS) |
| Location |
Washington, D.C., USA |
| Vacancies |
Not Mentioned |
| Employment Type |
Full-Time |
| Pay |
In USD. Grade not mentioned, so no range shown |
| Last Date |
11 November 2026 |
Requirements & Qualifications
- Education: Advanced university degree in Economics, Finance, Statistics or a related field
- Experience: Minimum 15 years of relevant professional experience, including supervisory or managerial experience
- Age Limit: Not Mentioned
- Gender: Not Mentioned (the IMF is an equal opportunity employer)
- Apply: imf.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/IMF
Section Chief (Transportation)
Washington, D.C. · Deadline 11 Nov 2026
| Organization |
International Monetary Fund |
| Location |
Washington, D.C., USA |
| Vacancies |
Not Mentioned |
| Employment Type |
Full-Time |
| Pay |
In USD. Grade not mentioned, so no range shown |
| Last Date |
11 November 2026 |
Requirements & Qualifications
- Education: Advanced university degree in business administration, transportation management, travel management, logistics or a related field
- Experience: Minimum 8 years of relevant professional experience
- Age Limit: Not Mentioned
- Gender: Not Mentioned (the IMF is an equal opportunity employer)
- Apply: imf.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/IMF
🗂️ Administrative Position
Administrative Coordinator – SECAI
Pay Scale: A04–A05 · Washington, D.C. · Deadline 17 Nov 2026
| Organization |
International Monetary Fund (SECAI) |
| Location |
Washington, D.C., USA (must currently reside in the DC metro area) |
| Grade |
A04–A05 |
| Vacancies |
Not Mentioned |
| Employment Type |
Full-Time |
| Pay |
Grades A04–A05: USD 55,520 – 92,660 per year (IMF staff salary scale, effective 1 May 2026) |
| Last Date |
17 November 2026 |
Requirements & Qualifications
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent
- Experience: Minimum 4 years of relevant experience
- Residency: Must currently reside in the Washington DC metro area
- Exam: Must have passed the IMF Staff Assistant online exam in the past 12 months
- Age Limit: Not Mentioned
- Gender: Not Mentioned (the IMF is an equal opportunity employer)
- Apply: imf.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/IMF
How to Apply
- 1Open the IMF careers portal at imf.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/IMF.
- 2Browse the listings or use the search filter, then select your position and read the full job description and requirements.
- 3Create an account or log in to submit your application.
- 4Upload your CV, cover letter and required documents such as transcripts, references and, for the Economist Program, a research paper.
- 5Review everything and submit before the deadline of your position. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What are the deadlines for IMF jobs on this list?
They differ by position: 11 November (Deputy Division Chief, Section Chief), 12 November (Project Officer AI Upskilling, Economist/Sr. Economist, Information Management Analyst), 13 November (Facilities Officer, Projects Analyst), 17 November (Administrative Coordinator), 20 November (Senior Media Officer), 04 December (Economist Program 2027 and FIP) and 30 December 2026 (Research Analyst Program).
Q: In which currency is IMF pay?
IMF pay is in US dollars (USD). The ranges on this page are annual grade ranges from the IMF staff salary scale effective 1 May 2026.
Q: Where are these IMF jobs located?
All positions are at IMF Headquarters in Washington, D.C., USA. Two of them, Administrative Coordinator and Information Management Analyst, require you to be residing in the DC metro area.
Q: Who can apply for the Economist Program 2027?
Citizens of an IMF member country who recently completed, or are within one year of completing, a PhD in macroeconomics or a related field, and who are under 34 when the program begins in September 2027. Excellent English is required.
Q: What is required for the Research Analyst Program?
A recent bachelor’s degree in economics, computer science, statistics, mathematics, finance, data science or a related quantitative field, a cumulative GPA of at least 3.5 out of 4.0, and proficiency in STATA, EViews, MATLAB, Python and R.
Q: Which positions are contractual?
Project Officer – AI Upskilling, Projects Analyst (IMFFA/IMFRA) and Economist/Sr. Economist (ICDMF) are marked contractual. The Fund Internship Program is an internship.
Q: How do I apply?
Apply online through the IMF careers portal. Only online applications are accepted, and only shortlisted candidates are contacted for interview.
People Also Ask
Q: How much does an IMF Research Analyst earn?
The Research Analyst Program is listed at grade A06, which on the IMF staff salary scale effective 1 May 2026 ranges from USD 68,820 to USD 103,230 per year.
Q: What is the IMF Fund Internship Program?
It is an internship at the IMF for economists who are within one to two years of completing a PhD and are enrolled as a student at the time of the internship, under 32 years of age in June 2027.
Q: Does the IMF hire people from Pakistan?
The Economist Program is open to citizens of any IMF member country. Other roles list their own requirements, and some require residence in the Washington DC metro area, so check each listing.
Q: What skills are needed for the Project Officer AI Upskilling role?
Practical experience with Microsoft 365, Copilot, Copilot Studio and AI agents, plus an advanced degree in Learning & Development, Education Technology, Computer Science or a related field (or a bachelor’s with 6 years of experience).
Q: What experience does the Deputy Division Chief need?
A minimum of 15 years of relevant professional experience, including supervisory or managerial experience, and an advanced degree in Economics, Finance, Statistics or a related field.
Q: Is the IMF an equal opportunity employer?
Yes, the IMF states that it is an equal opportunity employer.
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