Jobs in Washington, D.C.
1,200 open roles — posted here, and found on employers' own careers sites.
42 new this week, 34 the week before, counting only boards we were already tracking.
Median posted pay $146,000 from the 975 roles here that state a range. Only some employers state pay, and the ones that do skew to California and New York, where the law requires it.
CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS SPECIALIST
Office of the Secretary of Defense
Washington, DC · $102,415 – $158,322
This federal role supports acquisition and contracting operations within the Department of Defense's research and engineering office, managing technical analysis, policy research, and documentation for contracts and interagency agreements. It suits candidates with expertise in federal procurement law, budgeting, contract administration, and the ability to coordinate complex acquisitions across multiple stakeholders.
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Benefits Specialist
Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board
Washington, DC · $121,785 – $158,322
This federal role manages the Thrift Savings Plan, a retirement program for government employees, working with payroll offices and internal teams to ensure TSP policies deliver accurate benefits and meet program objectives. The position suits someone experienced in administering retirement plans, interpreting benefits law, and collaborating across organizations.
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Attorney Advisor (Legal Advisor)
Federal Communications Commission
Full-time · Washington, DC · $143,913 – $187,093
This is a legal advisor role supporting the FCC's Enforcement Bureau leadership, where you would research complex cases involving fraud, robocalls, consumer protection, and national security issues, then present findings and recommendations to senior officials. The position suits attorneys with federal legal experience who want to work on telecommunications enforcement and policy matters at a government agency.
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Investigator
U.S. Agency for Global Media
2 locations · $85,447 – $111,087
This federal investigator role focuses on identifying and mitigating insider threats and counterintelligence risks within a U.S. media agency, involving interviews, case management, and threat analysis. It suits someone with investigative experience in federal service who can handle sensitive personnel matters and produce both written assessments and verbal briefings for leadership.
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Physician (Medical Officer)
Office of the Secretary of Health and Human Services
Washington, DC · $126,384 – $164,301
A federal health information technology policy advisor role within the Department of Health and Human Services, requiring a physician to guide clinical and technical standards initiatives, analyze health IT policy impacts, and represent clinical interests to federal agencies and external stakeholders.
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Management Analyst (Fleet & Family Readiness)
Commander, Navy Installations Command
Washington Navy Yard, DC · $121,785 – $158,322
This role supports a senior Navy executive as their strategic advisor and administrative coordinator, managing calendars, communications, and complex analyses across military family readiness programs worth over $2 billion annually. The position suits experienced analysts comfortable working with high-level decision-makers on sensitive initiatives and process improvement across distributed military installations.
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SUPERVISORY PROGRAM ANALYST
Naval Sea Systems Command
Washington Navy Yard, DC · $143,913 – $197,200
A supervisory role overseeing program analysts and acquisition teams in federal defense or naval contracting, responsible for work assignments, performance management, and evaluating program effectiveness across complex technical initiatives. This suits experienced program managers or acquisition specialists stepping into a leadership position within government or defense contracting.
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Senior Sales Operations Specialist
Cohere
Full-time · Washington, DC · $135,000 – $215,000 · Remote
Cohere seeks a Senior Sales Operations Specialist to drive operational excellence and strategic alignment for their Americas sales organization. The role combines hands-on analytics, CRM optimization, and cross-functional coordination to support revenue growth at an enterprise AI company.
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Supervisory International Trade Analyst
U.S. International Trade Commission
Full-time · Washington, DC · $169,279 – $197,200
A supervisory role at the U.S. International Trade Commission overseeing research and analysis of advanced technology and machinery trade issues. This position suits experienced analysts ready to lead a division, manage researchers, and advise senior officials on tariff, competitiveness, and import/export matters.
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Cohort Unit Chief
Office of Human Resources Management
Washington, DC · $108,173 – $158,322
This role manages a cohort of 18-36 employees within a federal workforce development program, overseeing their performance, development, and progression through structured career-building experiences. You'll coordinate recruitment, onboarding, rotational assignments, and graduation while partnering with leadership to shape career pathways and evaluate program outcomes.
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Examination Specialist (Capital Markets Policy), CG-0570-13/14
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Washington, DC · $133,964 – $257,500
This role supports capital markets policy and supervision at the FDIC, requiring deep expertise in regulatory capital, market risk, and derivatives. It suits experienced financial examiners who can research complex instruments and guide field staff on compliance and risk management.
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Director, Federal Facilities Enforcement Office
Environmental Protection Agency
Full-time · Washington, DC · $197,201 – $228,000
This Senior Executive Service position leads the EPA's federal facilities enforcement office, advising senior leadership on environmental compliance and enforcement across multiple statutes. The role suits experienced environmental attorneys comfortable managing large teams, developing national policy, and navigating complex interagency negotiations.
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Library Technician (Collections Specialist)
Library of Congress
Full-time · Washington, DC · $70,623 – $91,815
This role involves finding and managing hard-to-find materials in the Library of Congress collections, including conducting complex searches across multiple databases and catalogs to locate items for researchers, government agencies, and library staff. The position suits someone with deep knowledge of library systems and organization who can solve intricate bibliographic problems independently and work methodically through specialized research.
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Supervisory Equal Opportunity Investigator - Charge Receipt and Technical Information Unit (CRTIU)
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Washington, DC · $121,785 – $158,322
A supervisory role at the U.S. EEOC managing the intake unit for discrimination charges, overseeing investigators and serving as the technical point of contact for employers and the public on charge procedures. This role suits experienced federal investigators ready to move into management and guide junior staff on complex employment discrimination cases.
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SUPERVISORY FACILITIES OPERATIONS SPECIALIST
Defense Intelligence Agency
Washington, DC · $169,279 – $197,200
This supervisory facilities role at a defense intelligence agency oversees the operations and maintenance of government installations, managing contractors, maintenance programs, and construction projects. It suits experienced facilities professionals seeking a senior government position with oversight of complex infrastructure and multi-million-dollar programs.
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Trade Sanctions Manager
Honeywell
Washington, DC
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Supervisory Financial Analyst
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Finance, Department of Veterans Affairs
Full-time · Washington, DC · $107,446 – $139,684
This supervisory role leads a team of auditors and analysts in preventing, identifying, and remediating improper payments across VA programs, managing complex compliance activities and external reporting to Congress, OMB, and oversight bodies. The position suits experienced financial analysts or auditors who have directed payment integrity work and are ready to manage a team while navigating intricate regulatory requirements.
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Actuary (Health)
Immediate Office of the Assistant Secretary for Management, Department of Veterans Affairs
Full-time · Washington, DC · $121,785 – $187,093
This federal role develops and maintains actuarial models to estimate health insurance claim liabilities for the Department of Veterans Affairs, working with large datasets to forecast claims, identify cost drivers, and provide technical oversight of other actuaries' work. It suits experienced health actuaries with SOA credentials who can work independently on complex modeling and data analysis to support financial reporting and audit requirements.
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HMS Simulation Framework Lead (R6397)
Shield AI
Washington, DC · $173,000 – $259,000
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Barista | Washington, D.C.
Blank Street Coffee
Washington, DC
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Administrative Support Assistant
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
Washington, DC · $57,736 – $75,059
This role supports a federal disability accommodation program by processing requests, maintaining confidential records, and coordinating meetings between employees, supervisors, and decision-makers. It suits someone comfortable managing sensitive medical information, organizing complex workflows, and communicating clearly with multiple stakeholders in a government setting.
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Criminal Investigator
Office of Inspector General, Department of Transportation
Full-time · Washington, DC · $102,415 – $158,322
A federal investigator for the Department of Transportation's Office of Inspector General who uncovers and builds cases around fraud, waste, and safety violations in DOT programs. Suited for someone with federal investigative experience who can work independently to gather evidence, conduct interviews, and prepare reports that may lead to criminal prosecution or civil action.
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Forward Deployed Software Engineer - Germany Forward Deployed
Palantir
Washington, DC
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Supervisory Information Technology (IT) Specialist/Audit Manager
Office of Inspector General, General Services Administration
Washington, DC · $143,913 – $187,093
This role leads IT security audits for a federal agency's inspector general office, evaluating systems for vulnerabilities and compliance while managing audit teams and reporting findings to senior leadership. It suits experienced IT auditors who have managed complex multi-system projects and want to advance into a supervisory position in government.
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ASSISTANT DEPUTY ADMINISTRATOR FOR FIELD OPERATIONS
Farm Service Agency
Full-time · Washington, DC · $204,122 – $216,010
This executive-level position oversees the national field operations of the USDA Farm Service Agency, coordinating policy implementation across 51 state and 2,200 county offices. It suits experienced senior leaders comfortable managing large, geographically dispersed organizations and translating agricultural policy into consistent field-level execution.
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