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.

HELPER TRAINEE (VARIOUS TRADES)

Company: Department of the Navy - U.S. Pacific Fleet

Location: Bremerton, Washington Bremerton, Washington

Posted Sep 18, 2024

This flyer notifies interested applicants of anticipated vacancies and provides instructions on how to apply. It also notes that notice of result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to the flyer.

General Attorney

Company: Department of Homeland Security - Immigration and Customs Enforcement

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

Posted Sep 18, 2024

The US Immigration and Customs Enforcement ICE Office of the Principal Legal Advisor OPLA is seeking an energetic and dedicated attorney to serve as an Associate Legal Advisor with the Labor and Employment Division LELD in Washington DC. The position is located at OPLA Headquarters in Washington DC and is teleworkeligible.

PHYSICAL SCIENCE TECHNICIAN

Company: Department of the Navy - U.S. Pacific Fleet

Location: Bremerton, Washington Bremerton, Washington

Posted Sep 18, 2024

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

Orthotist-Prosthetist

Company: Department of Veterans Affairs - Veterans Health Administration

Location: Walla Walla, Washington Walla Walla, Washington

Posted Sep 18, 2024

This position is part of the VISN 20 Prosthetics and Sensory Aids Service, primarily in the Orthotic and Prosthetic Clinical Service. The Prosthetics and Sensory Aides Service Line is unique in that it is a fully integrated system at the VISN level.

Policy Advisor

Company: Department of the Treasury - Treasury, Departmental Offices

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

Posted Sep 18, 2024

This position serves as a Policy Advisor in the Office of Investment Security within the US Department of the Treasury, reviewing transactions involving foreign investment in the United States to determine their effect on national security.

Staff Engineer, Partner Experience Team

Company: BetterUp

Location: Washington DC

Posted Sep 18, 2024

The company BetterUp is looking for a staff engineer to join their Partner experience team. The ideal candidate should have a track record of building products that span the full stack engineering and data engineering disciplines. The company offers a competitive compensation plan, flexible paid time off, and a range of benefits.

Heavy Mobile Equipment Repairer

Company: Department of the Army - U.S. Army Reserve Command

Location: Vancouver, Washington Vancouver, Washington

Posted Sep 18, 2024

This is a Direct Hire Authority DHA solicitation to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. The position requires an active membership as a Soldier in the Army Reserve.

Senior Policy Advisor

Company: Department of the Treasury - Treasury, Departmental Offices

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

Posted Sep 18, 2024

The position is for a Senior Policy Advisor in the Office of Investment Security within the US Department of the Treasury, responsible for reviewing foreign investment transactions for national security implications.

Policy Analyst

Company: Department of the Treasury - Treasury, Departmental Offices

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

Posted Sep 18, 2024

The position serves as a Policy Analyst in the Office of Investment Security within the Office of International Affairs, reviewing transactions involving foreign investment in the United States to determine their effect on national security.

SURVEY TECHNICIAN (HYDROGRAPHIC)

Company: Department of the Army - U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Location: Aberdeen, Washington Aberdeen, Washington

Posted Sep 18, 2024

This is a job announcement for a Survey Technician position in the competitive service. The job involves working with various survey systems and equipment.

PIPEFITTER

Company: Department of the Navy - Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command

Location: Washington Navy Yard, District of Columbia Washington Navy Yard, District of Columbia

Posted Sep 18, 2024

This flyer notifies interested applicants of anticipated vacancies and provides instructions on how to apply. It also notes that notice of result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to the flyer.

Counsel

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

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

Posted Sep 18, 2024

The Counsel position is located in the Office of the General Counsel (OGC), Ethics Staff. The OGC provides legal advice and services to the Director and Administrative Office of the United States Courts (AO) staff, the Judicial Conference of the United States and its committees, judges, and other senior court officials. The Office is responsible for rendering legal opinions and advice on a wide range of issues in the field of Federal judicial administration. Applicants must have demonstrated experience as listed below. This includes being an active member in good standing of the bar of a state, territory, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or a federal court of general jurisdiction. They must also possess at least 3 years of post J.D. experience and have at least one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience in providing legal advice and guidance on a broad range of issues, policies, procedures, and legislative matters, providing advice and guidance to senior level officials concerning ethics law, and experience with financial disclosure reporting requirements for investment and financial instruments. All new AO employees will be required to complete an FBI fingerprint-based national criminal database and records check and pass a public trust suitability check. They will also be required to identify a financial institution for direct deposit of pay before appointment and serve a trial period if selected for a first-time appointment to the Federal government, transferring from another Federal agency, or serving as a first-time supervisor. Failure to successfully complete the trial period may result in termination of employment.

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I identify Competitive Compensation roles in Washington DC on Job Transparency?
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What industries in Washington DC offer the highest Competitive Compensation for tech talent?
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.
How can I negotiate Competitive Compensation in Washington DC after receiving an offer?
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