Competitive Compensation Jobs in Washington DC

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Washington DC’s tech scene rewards Competitive Compensation, attracting 279 roles that showcase transparent salary data for engineers, product managers, and data scientists.

Top employers—such as federal agencies, think tanks, and high‑growth startups—offer Competitive Compensation packages that align with the city’s cost of living, making DC a prime market for salary‑conscious talent.

Attorney Advisor (Grants/Procurement)

Company: Department of Transportation - Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration

Location: Washington, District of Columbia Washington, District of Columbia

Posted Sep 29, 2024

The position is for an Attorney Advisor in the General Law Division of the Office of Chief Counsel Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, responsible for rendering legal services and advice.

Attorney (Litigation)

Company: Other Agencies and Independent Organizations - Federal Election Commission

Location: Washington DC

Posted Sep 29, 2024

The position involves serving as an Attorney in the Litigation Division, handling cases in federal district and appellate courts, and dealing with cutting edge First Amendment issues.

Director, Planning and Design Division

Company: Legislative Branch - Architect of the Capitol

Location: Washington, District of Columbia Washington, District of Columbia

Posted Sep 29, 2024

The Architect of the Capitol is hiring a Director for the Planning and Design Division, responsible for planning, design, sustainability, and policy formulation.

Senior Attorney (Policy Advisor)

Company: Other Agencies and Independent Organizations - Surface Transportation Board

Location: Washington, District of Columbia Washington, District of Columbia

Posted Sep 29, 2024

The Senior Attorney Policy Advisor position provides legal, administrative, and policy expertise to resolve complex passenger rail matters.

Assistant General Counsel

Company: Judicial Branch - Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts

Location: Washington, District of Columbia Washington, District of Columbia

Posted Sep 29, 2024

The Assistant General Counsel position is located in the Office of the General Counsel, providing legal advice and services to various court officials and committees.

ENGINEER

Company: Department of the Navy - Naval Education and Training Command

Location: Bangor, Washington Bangor, Washington

Posted Sep 29, 2024

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies in the Naval Acquisition Development Program. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the How to Apply section to be considered.

Information Technology Specialist (Operating Systems) (Cloud Transformation Lead)

Company: Judicial Branch - Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts

Location: Washington, District of Columbia Washington, District of Columbia

Posted Sep 29, 2024

The position is located in the Department of Technology Services DTS Systems Development and Support Office SDSO, assigned to move the Judiciary to commercial cloud providers and support Cloud Application Modernization.

Economist

Company: Executive Office of the President - Council of Economic Advisers

Location: Washington, District of Columbia Washington, District of Columbia

Posted Sep 29, 2024

The Economist provides expert advice and analysis to the Director of Macroeconomic Forecasting and the Council of Economic Advisers. The incumbent prepares economic models and reviews policy proposals.

Supervisory Research Financial Economist

Company: Department of the Treasury - Treasury, Departmental Offices

Location: Washington, District of Columbia Washington, District of Columbia

Posted Sep 29, 2024

This position involves organizing and conducting financial and economic research and analysis projects to identify and evaluate risks to the US financial system.

Attorney-Advisor (Contract)

Company: Other Agencies and Independent Organizations - Smithsonian Institution

Location: Washington, District of Columbia Washington, District of Columbia

Posted Sep 29, 2024

The Smithsonian Institution is a large museum complex with 21 museums and the National Zoo. The Office of Contracting and Personal Property Management is responsible for planning and managing various programs.

Associate General Counsel for Enforcement

Company: Other Agencies and Independent Organizations - Federal Election Commission

Location: Washington, District of Columbia Washington, District of Columbia

Posted Sep 29, 2024

The Federal Election Commission is looking for an individual with extensive enforcement experience and leadership skills to serve as Associate General Counsel for the Enforcement Division.

Student Trainee (Engineering and Architecture)

Company: Department of the Army - US Army Civilian Human Resources Agency

Location: Walla Walla, Washington Walla Walla, Washington

Posted Sep 29, 2024

The Student Intern Program provides an opportunity to embark on a training and development path for a successful career as an Army Civilian employee. Students may also receive payment for tuition and training, subject to availability and potential conversion into fulltime positions upon graduation.

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Federal agencies, defense contractors, and cybersecurity firms in Washington DC consistently offer Competitive Compensation that exceeds the national average, especially for senior software engineers and data scientists.
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