Jobs in Washington, D.C.

Semafor

Full-time · Washington, DC · $160,000 – $180,000

Semafor seeks an experienced director to build and manage strategic advertising and partnership relationships that drive revenue growth for their news platform. This role suits seasoned business developers comfortable with complex negotiations, cross-functional work, and the media landscape.

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Customs and Border Protection

Washington, DC · $147,899 – $192,275

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Department of State Headquarters

Washington, DC · $143,913 – $187,093

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Supreme Court of the United States

Full-time · Washington, DC · $86,530 – $147,928

This full-time federal police role protects the Supreme Court building, justices, and grounds in Washington, D.C., and suits candidates with military service, prior law enforcement experience, or relevant education seeking a structured career in dignitary and facility protection.

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U.S. Capitol Police

Full-time · Washington, DC · $86,530 – $140,886

The U.S. Capitol Police seeks experienced law enforcement officers to join its ranks protecting Congress, its members, and the Capitol complex from crime and terrorism. This lateral-entry role suits officers with at least nine months of post-academy law enforcement experience who are ready to transition to federal service and eventually specialize in areas like dignitary protection, canine work, or threat assessment.

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Internal Revenue Service

Washington, DC · $112,556 – $158,322

This role conducts social science and behavioral research for the IRS Taxpayer Services division, analyzing taxpayer behavior patterns and compliance to inform policy and program decisions. It suits researchers with expertise in social or behavioral science methods, statistical analysis, and experience translating data into actionable insights for government operations.

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Office of Personnel Management

Washington, DC · $143,913 – $187,093

This role leads security operations across a federal agency, managing physical, information, and industrial protection programs while supervising security staff and advising executives on risk mitigation. It suits experienced security professionals ready to oversee agency-wide programs and serve in a management capacity within government.

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Offices, Boards and Divisions, Department of Justice

Washington, DC · $121,785 – $158,322

This federal IT project manager role oversees network and security infrastructure initiatives within the Department of Justice, managing complex technical projects, cross-functional teams, and stakeholder coordination. The position suits experienced IT professionals with a background in enterprise network services or information security who can handle federal procurement and lead large-scale infrastructure efforts.

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U.S. Coast Guard

Full-time · Washington, DC · $76,463 – $102,415

This is a federal HR specialist role supporting the U.S. Coast Guard's performance management and awards programs, working with civilian employees, supervisors, and managers across multiple locations. The position involves policy guidance, training delivery, program evaluation, and customer service on personnel actions and recognition matters.

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Immigration and Customs Enforcement

Contract · Washington, DC · $129,258 – $197,200

This is a supervisory role overseeing detention and deportation operations within U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, requiring expertise in immigration law enforcement and the ability to manage complex removal cases and staff. The position is offered as a term appointment to reemployed federal annuitants and is available across multiple field offices nationwide.

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Smithsonian Institution

Washington, DC · $85,447 – $111,087

This role analyzes visitor service programs and operations at the National Museum of African American History and Culture, identifying improvements to training, procedures, and visitor experience through research and project coordination. It suits someone experienced in program evaluation, operational documentation, and visitor services who can synthesize data and lead cross-functional initiatives in a museum environment.

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Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System

Washington, DC · $85,447 – $133,142

A statistician role focused on analyzing criminal justice data and trends for corrections and public safety. The position requires independent research, complex multivariate analysis, and authoring professional reports on crime and justice administration.

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Department of Homeland Security Headquarters

Washington, DC · $143,913 – $197,200

This federal legal role advises Department of Homeland Security officials on federal acquisition and procurement matters, from planning through contract administration, and represents the agency in bid protests and contract appeals.

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Securities and Exchange Commission

Washington, DC · $161,608 – $292,300

This role pairs legal expertise with strategic communications work for the SEC's enforcement division, drafting key messages for leadership and managing external relations with media and investors. It suits lawyers who want to shift from case work into the public-facing side of securities enforcement, shaping how the agency communicates with the press and the public.

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Public Buildings Service

Washington, DC · $150,359 – $197,200

This role leads large-scale workplace modernization and strategic initiatives across federal property portfolios, reporting to senior leadership and directing teams of professionals and supervisors. It suits someone with deep experience optimizing real estate strategies, managing multi-facility transformation programs, and setting policy at the enterprise level.

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Treasury, Departmental Offices

Washington, DC · $169,279 – $197,200

This is a senior leadership position overseeing counterintelligence operations, threat assessment, and personnel management within the Treasury Department's Office of Counterintelligence. It suits experienced intelligence professionals ready to step into executive-level responsibilities managing teams, advising senior officials, and driving organizational improvements across federal intelligence functions.

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Department of Energy Headquarters

Washington, DC · $121,785 – $187,093

This federal intelligence role focuses on analyzing cyber threats to the Department of Energy and U.S. energy infrastructure, translating technical findings into briefings for senior leaders and guiding collection priorities across interagency partners. It suits experienced cyber threat analysts who can work within structured analytic frameworks and communicate complex technical assessments to policy makers.

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Architect of the Capitol

Part-time · Washington, DC · $25 – $31 / hour

This part-time role at the U.S. Botanic Garden involves propagating, cultivating, and maintaining diverse plant collections for display and educational purposes. It suits people with horticultural knowledge who can work independently, including weekends and emergencies, and are willing to obtain a DC pesticide applicator license.

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U.S. Secret Service

Washington, DC · $143,913 – $187,093

This supervisory role in the U.S. Secret Service involves overseeing personnel security operations, evaluating field practices, and developing security vetting policies to improve organizational effectiveness. The position suits experienced federal security professionals ready to lead a branch and drive policy improvements across the agency.

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Bureau of the Fiscal Service

Washington, DC · $106,437 – $158,322

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National Gallery of Art

Washington, DC · $85,447 – $111,087

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Federal Acquisition Service

Washington, DC · $106,437 – $172,980

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