Jobs in Washington, D.C.

Federal Aviation Administration

Washington, DC · $150,392 – $228,000

This role oversees the FAA's security testing and partnerships branch, managing teams that evaluate and validate systems for detecting and countering unmanned aircraft threats to U.S. airspace. The manager directs complex security investigations, develops national policy on UAS threats, and coordinates with multiple agencies to protect critical aviation infrastructure.

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STRATEGIC SYSTEMS PROGRAMS (SSP)

Washington Navy Yard, DC · $143,913 – $197,200

This role manages the acquisition lifecycle for ballistic missile subsystems within the Department of Defense, overseeing contracts, procurement strategies, and supplier performance. It suits experienced program managers with nuclear weapons system background and federal acquisition expertise.

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Office of Justice Programs

Washington, DC · $121,785 – $158,322

A federal grants management role in the Department of Justice supporting tribal victim services programs. The position requires managing complex grants for crime victim services across tribal communities, monitoring compliance, and providing technical assistance to grantees.

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U.S. Senate

Washington, DC · $141,294 – $219,002

This executive role leads the Senate's budgeting and financial planning operations, developing strategies and policies that align the legislature's resources with its priorities and legal obligations. It suits experienced government financial managers ready to advise senior leadership on complex fiscal issues and oversee large-scale budget initiatives.

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Executive Director, Office of Acquisition, Logistics and Construction, Department of Veterans Affairs

Full-time · Washington, DC · $143,913 – $187,093

This federal role leads the day-to-day operations of a military acquisition training program within the VA, overseeing curriculum development, instructor coordination, and budget management to ensure the program meets accreditation standards and organizational objectives. The position suits experienced training administrators or program managers who have supervised operations at scale and can balance instructional quality with resource constraints.

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Library of Congress

Washington, DC · $169,279 – $197,200

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Federal Communications Commission

Washington, DC · $85,447 – $111,087

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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

Washington, DC · $143,913 – $187,093

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National Endowment for the Arts

Washington, DC · $121,785 – $187,093

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U.S. Marine Corps

Washington, DC · $18 / hour

This role supports recreational programming at a Marine Corps community center, greeting patrons, explaining facility rules and equipment, monitoring safety, and handling light administrative or custodial work as needed. It suits someone comfortable in a service-oriented environment who can lift moderately heavy items and learn specific operational procedures.

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Small Business Administration

Internship · Washington, DC · $41,659 – $54,160

The SBA's Office of Inspector General seeks a student trainee to support congressional affairs, legislative research, and public communications work while gaining federal career experience. This Pathways internship role combines hands-on training in government oversight with administrative duties and is open to students with at least two years of post-secondary education.

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Environmental Protection Agency

Full-time · Washington, DC · $93,231 – $158,322

The EPA seeks chemical engineers to interpret scientific data and assess risks to human health and the environment from chemical manufacturing and exposure. This role is ideal for someone with expertise in toxicology, occupational safety, and regulatory compliance who wants to apply technical skills to protect public health through government policy and oversight.

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Office of Management and Budget

Washington, DC · $70,623 – $133,142

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Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response

Washington, DC · $143,913 – $187,093

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Supercast

Washington, DC

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Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives

Washington, DC · $169,279 – $197,200

This is a leadership role overseeing cybersecurity operations and policy for a federal agency, suited to experienced security professionals ready to manage teams and shape enterprise-wide security strategy. The position requires deep expertise in federal compliance frameworks like FISMA and NIST standards, along with hands-on experience directing risk management and incident response programs.

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Office of the Secretary of Health and Human Services

Washington, DC · $151,661 – $228,000

This senior legal role at the HHS Office of the General Counsel leads the Children, Families, and Aging Division's legal operations, managing litigation, regulatory compliance, and counsel for federal human services programs. It suits experienced attorneys who have managed large legal teams and handled complex policy and litigation matters affecting vulnerable populations.

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Immediate Office of the Assistant Secretary for Management, Department of Veterans Affairs

Washington, DC · $151,661 – $228,000

This executive role advises VA leadership on financial operations across the Veterans Health Administration, overseeing accounting controls, audit coordination, financial policy compliance, and cost accounting to support the agency's healthcare delivery mission. The position requires extensive experience in federal financial management and executive-level competencies in driving efficiency, leading people, and achieving organizational results.

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Shield AI

Washington, DC · $200,000 – $300,000

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U.S. International Trade Commission

Full-time · Washington, DC · $143,913 – $187,093

The U.S. International Trade Commission seeks an AI specialist to architect and oversee the agency's artificial intelligence systems, from strategy and governance through deployment and workforce training. This role suits someone with deep enterprise AI platform experience who can lead secure, compliant implementations across federal cloud infrastructure while advising leadership on AI adoption and risk.

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Peace Corps

Washington, DC · $72,977 – $132,258

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Commodity Futures Trading Commission

Washington, DC · $211,807 – $292,300

This is a senior attorney role within a federal regulatory agency's legal counsel office, focused on drafting complex regulations, providing strategic legal guidance to leadership, and resolving novel legal questions affecting commodity markets and financial regulation. It suits experienced lawyers with deep expertise in regulatory law, policy analysis, and the ability to navigate interagency and stakeholder coordination at a high level.

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Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency for DC Headquarters

Washington, DC · $102,415 – $133,142

This position delivers cognitive-behavioral domestic violence intervention programming to high-risk offenders in the District of Columbia's criminal justice system, working bilingually with both English and Spanish-speaking participants. The role combines clinical case management, group and individual facilitation, risk assessment, and quality assurance work within a specialized federal agency focused on reducing recidivism and supporting victim safety.

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