Jobs in Washington, D.C.

Architect of the Capitol

Washington, DC · $31 – $36 / hour

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U.S. Senate

Washington, DC · $86,979 – $152,214

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U.S. Coast Guard

Washington, DC · $151,661 – $228,000

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Offices, Boards and Divisions, Department of Justice

Washington, DC · $51,957 – $75,059

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Small Business Administration

Washington, DC · $143,913 – $177,497

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Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System

Washington, DC · $90,968 – $133,142

A federal position in the Bureau of Prisons' HR management division that evaluates and classifies jobs throughout the agency using government standards. The role suits someone with experience in position management, job analysis, and HR compliance who can make defensible classification decisions in complex or ambiguous situations.

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National Cemetery Administration

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

Lead the employee and labor relations function for the National Cemetery Administration, overseeing compliance with federal regulations across 50+ bargaining units and advising management nationwide on HR policy and dispute resolution. This role suits someone with deep expertise in federal labor law and experience managing complex workplace relations programs at scale.

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Veterans Health Administration

Full-time · Washington, DC · $83,132 – $158,590

This role manages chronic disease and preventive care for a panel of Veterans through the VA's Patient Aligned Care Team model, coordinating with primary care providers and other specialists. It suits registered nurses with outpatient or primary care experience who want to focus on patient education, advocacy, and evidence-based chronic disease management within a federal healthcare system.

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Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys

Washington, DC · $121,785 – $158,322

This role involves establishing technical direction for application architecture and system design at a federal law enforcement agency, advising leadership on modernization strategies and technology investments. It suits experienced IT professionals who can evaluate complex systems, manage vendor relationships, and ensure compliance with federal security standards.

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National Endowment for the Humanities

Washington, DC · $151,661 – $228,000

This Senior Executive Service role leads planning, budgeting, and administrative operations for the National Endowment for the Humanities, advising the Chairman on strategy and ensuring compliance across the agency. It suits experienced federal executives with broad supervisory background in complex organizations and demonstrated expertise in grants administration, personnel management, and stakeholder engagement.

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U.S. Secret Service

Washington, DC · $121,785 – $158,322

This role supports the U.S. Secret Service's recruitment and staffing operations for rehired retired employees, involving job posting creation, applicant evaluation, and HR policy guidance. It suits experienced federal HR professionals who understand government recruitment rules and want to work directly with a law enforcement agency's talent acquisition.

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District of Columbia Courts

Washington, DC · $117,962 – $153,354

This management role oversees the court reporting operations and staff at DC Superior Court, directing transcript processing, court reporting services, and approximately 25 court reporters while ensuring compliance with judicial standards and supporting judges' use of real-time reporting technology.

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National Gallery of Art

Washington, DC · $85,447 – $111,087

A curator of digital collections who manages museum artwork metadata and image files, ensuring proper cataloging and access for staff and the public at one of America's premier art institutions. This role suits someone with hands-on experience organizing and describing digital assets in specialized museum or archive systems.

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Securities and Exchange Commission

Washington, DC · $153,114 – $259,402

This federal cybersecurity role oversees security assessments and compliance across 100+ systems at the SEC, ensuring they meet federal standards like FISMA and stay protected from threats. It suits someone with IT security expertise who can manage complex compliance programs, communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences, and lead cross-functional teams to improve organizational security posture.

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Veterans Benefits Administration

Full-time · Washington, DC · $107,446 – $139,684

This senior federal analyst role oversees large-scale business system initiatives for the Veterans Benefits Administration's compensation programs, working with executives and technical teams to design, test, and deploy improvements across the national organization. The position suits experienced federal managers comfortable leading cross-functional projects, advising senior leadership, and driving organizational change in a complex IT and policy environment.

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Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts

Washington, DC · $75,776 – $144,116

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Federal Emergency Management Agency

Full-time · Washington, DC · $102,415 – $158,322

FEMA is seeking an emergency management specialist to develop, test, and coordinate national preparedness and continuity plans across federal agencies. The role requires expertise in stakeholder coordination, exercise design, and interagency leadership, with the expectation of on-call availability and potential deployment during emergencies.

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Office of General Counsel, Department of Veterans Affairs

Washington, DC · $85,447 – $187,093

The Department of Veterans Affairs seeks attorneys to represent the VA in appeals litigation before the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, handling briefs, motions, oral arguments, and settlement negotiations. This role suits lawyers with appellate experience or strong litigation backgrounds who want to serve veterans through federal advocacy work.

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Office of Justice Programs

Full-time · Washington, DC · $121,785 – $158,322

The Office for Civil Rights at the Department of Justice seeks a senior attorney to provide legal counsel on complex civil rights compliance matters, manage investigations and complaints, and advise federal grant recipients on nondiscrimination requirements. This role suits experienced lawyers comfortable with regulatory analysis, federal civil rights law, and high-stakes advisory work across government agencies.

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Maritime Administration

Washington, DC · $121,785 – $187,093

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Social Security Administration

Washington, DC · $126,384 – $164,301

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National Council on Disability

Washington, DC · $169,279 – $197,200

This federal role oversees administrative and financial operations for an independent agency, including budget management, staff supervision, contract oversight, and compliance with federal requirements. It suits experienced administrators who have managed organizational operations and directed teams at a senior level.

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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Washington, DC · $169,279 – $197,200

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Office of Inspector General, Department of Health and Human Services

Washington, DC · $143,913 – $187,093

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