Jobs in Washington, D.C.
1,168 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.
Staff Engineer, Flight Test (R6064)
Shield AI
Washington, DC · $140,000 – $210,000
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Contracting Officer
Central Intelligence Agency
Washington, DC · $82,396 – $158,306
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High Voltage Electrician
Architect of the Capitol
Washington, DC · $38 – $45 / hour
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Product Designer, Internship - US Government
Palantir
Internship · 3 locations · $8,500 / month
Palantir seeks an intern to contribute to the user experience design of its data analytics platforms, working on design sprints, micro-interactions, and UI component systems alongside a collaborative design team. This role suits someone starting their design career who wants hands-on experience in product design at a company serving government and institutional clients.
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Director, International Growth Campaign Leader (R5851)
Shield AI
Washington, DC · $190,000 – $290,000
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Trial Attorney - Environmental Crimes Section
Offices, Boards and Divisions, Department of Justice
Washington, DC · $169,279 – $197,200
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NRO OIG Auditor
Central Intelligence Agency
Washington, DC · $75,972 – $120,579
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Mechanical Engineer
Architect of the Capitol
Washington, DC · $120,579 – $156,755
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Software Engineer - Mission Manager
Palantir
Full-time · 3 locations · $135,000 – $200,000
This role focuses on building infrastructure and APIs for Palantir's Mission Manager platform, a secure government software-as-a-service offering designed for sensitive environments. You'll architect Kubernetes-based systems and develop core infrastructure components while helping to shape the product's early strategic direction.
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Staff Engineer, System Test Network (R6030)
Shield AI
Washington, DC · $144,400 – $216,000
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Lateral Attorney
Central Intelligence Agency
Washington, DC · $143,913 – $197,200
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Contract Specialist
Offices, Boards and Divisions, Department of Justice
Washington, DC · $143,913 – $187,093
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Senior Software Engineer, Substrate
Palantir
3 locations · $145,000 – $200,000
This role involves designing and operating Palantir's managed Kubernetes infrastructure across diverse environments—from on-premises to cloud hyperscalers—with a focus on automation and operational excellence at scale. It suits engineers who are excited about infrastructure engineering and want to build foundational tooling for a large production fleet serving critical applications.
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Product Strategy & Operations Sr. Lead, X-BAT Family of Systems (FoS) (R6083)
Shield AI
Washington, DC · $160,000 – $300,000
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Staff Operations Officer
Central Intelligence Agency
Washington, DC · $72,254 – $109,975
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Procurement Analyst
Offices, Boards and Divisions, Department of Justice
Washington, DC · $143,913 – $187,093
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Software Engineer, Internship - Production Infrastructure
Palantir
Internship · 3 locations · $10,500 / month
This internship offers hands-on experience building production infrastructure platforms at Palantir, including Kubernetes-based systems, deployment tools, and observability solutions. The role suits recent graduates or early-career engineers who want to ship real features while learning from a mentor in a mission-focused environment.
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Product Strategy & Operations Sr. Lead, X-BAT Family of Systems (FoS) (R6012)
Shield AI
Washington, DC · $160,000 – $300,000
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Analytic Careers
Central Intelligence Agency
Washington, DC · $78,083 – $170,820
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Attorney Advisor (Strategic Communications)
Offices, Boards and Divisions, Department of Justice
Washington, DC · $169,279 – $197,200
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Software Engineer, New Grad - Defense
Palantir
Full-time · 3 locations · $145,000 – $155,000
Palantir seeks new graduate software engineers to build data analytics platforms deployed across government and defense sectors, working on full-stack features with mentorship and opportunities to engage directly with end-users.
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Product Portfolio Analyst, X-BAT Family of Systems (FoS) (R6011)
Shield AI
Washington, DC · $130,000 – $240,000
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Paramilitary Operations Officer
Central Intelligence Agency
Washington, DC · $80,363 – $133,142
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Trial Attorney (National Enforcement Section)
Offices, Boards and Divisions, Department of Justice
Washington, DC · $121,785 – $197,200
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Compliance Analyst
Palantir
2 locations
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