Contract Jobs in Washington DC

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Surgical Technologist, Full Time - Bellevue

Company: Kaiser Permanente

Location: Bellevue, Washington

Posted Oct 12, 2024

The job summary describes a Surgical Technologist role with a positive sentiment. The role involves scrubbing in for designated surgeries, carrying out general O.R. duties, and adhering to Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Washington standards. The responsibilities include perioperative planning, environmental safety, infection control, communication, coordination of care, proficient performance of assigned functions, teamwork, and professional development. The role requires a Graduate of an approved school of Surgical Technology, Surgical Technologist Registration (Washington), and Basic Life Support. Preferred qualifications include professional affiliation, certification, and minimum two years of current continuous O.R. experience in surgical specialty.

SecDevOps Technical Lead

Company: Leidos

Location: Washington, DC

Posted Oct 09, 2024

Leidos National Security Sector is seeking an experienced SecDevOps Lead to lead a diverse team of technical staff. The role involves ensuring continuous operation, maintenance, and security of an Intelligence Community customer's intelligence discovery website and application suite. Key responsibilities include enhancing and maintaining the CI/CD pipeline, automating infrastructure management, performing database administration, and developing scripts for automation. The candidate will also focus on leadership, information security, software development, tiered IT support, and maintaining government authority to operate (ATO) for critical platforms. The position demands a hands-on approach and collaboration with government leads and stakeholders.

Endpoint Engineer

Company: Skyepoint Decisions

Location: Washington, DC

Posted Oct 09, 2024

SkyePoint Decisions, a leading Cybersecurity Architecture and Engineering firm based in Dulles, Virginia, is seeking an Endpoint Engineer. The role involves providing Tier 3 engineering support to Microsoft's cloud-based Intune endpoint management system, managing policy, app, and device configuration, and responding to complex incidents. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field, 3+ years of experience in end-point management systems, an active Secret clearance, and U.S. citizenship. SkyePoint offers competitive compensation, benefits including health insurance, 401k matching, and a flexible work environment.

Interior Design (Space Management Specialist)

Company: CGI

Location: Washington, DC

Posted Oct 13, 2024

CGI Federal is seeking an Interior Design- Space Management Specialist for the Justice Management Division in DC. The role involves project management, including planning, defining scope, activity planning, resource planning, schedule development, cost estimating, budgeting, risk identification, communication, documentation, and team leadership. The individual will also perform space planning and interior design, requiring knowledge in interior construction, contracting, facility operation, and aesthetics. Required qualifications include project management experience, a degree from an accredited interior design program, and strong creative and artistic skills. CGI Federal offers competitive benefits and a collaborative work environment.

Capture Manager

Company: Dynamo Technologies

Location: Washington DC

Posted Oct 11, 2024

Dynamo Technologies Inc is seeking a Capture Manager to support their Business Development team. The ideal candidate is a team player with a passion for business development in the Federal sector, able to see the big picture and overlook details. The role involves developing and supporting the execution of the business operations overall capture strategy, leading preproposal shaping activities, and being responsible for leading opportunities towards a high win probability.

Senior Paralegal

Company: Leidos

Location: Washington, DC

Posted Oct 13, 2024

Leidos is seeking a Senior Paralegal to join the Tax Division's Financial Litigation Unit on-site, with 2 days of remote work permitted. This role offers excellent part-time opportunities for law students to enhance legal research and writing skills. Key responsibilities include drafting complaints, discovery, and motions, conducting public asset searches, negotiating settlements, and drafting memoranda. Candidates without experience will be trained by experienced DOJ attorneys. The position requires a paralegal certificate, JD, or law school attendance with at least one year of study. Knowledge of federal and state court systems, legal research procedures, and tools like LEXIS and Westlaw is necessary. Familiarity with ESI tools, eDiscovery procedures, and various computer applications is also required. US Citizenship and ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance are mandatory. Desired qualifications include a law degree, trial experience, current clearance, negotiation skills, and understanding of business entities, lien priorities, trusts, estates, and probate.

Recruiting Coordinator (Contract)

Company: Censys

Location: Washington DC

Posted Oct 11, 2024

Censys is looking for a Recruiting Coordinator Contract to manage interview coordination and communication across the company. The role involves coordinating high-volume interviews, maintaining recruiting calendars, and providing exceptional candidate experiences.

Chief Engineer, AEGIS

Company: Leidos

Location: Washington, DC

Posted Oct 12, 2024

Leidos is seeking a highly technical individual to lead the largest IT infrastructure contract at NASA, known as the Advanced Enterprise Global Information Technology Solutions (AEGIS) Program. The Chief Engineer will serve as a technical expert, managing relationships with OEMs, vendors, and key customers. They will contribute to program governance, assess operational baselines, and develop a technology roadmap. The role requires strategic planning, knowledge of IT developments, and experience with network solutions, data center technologies, cloud-based architectures, and collaboration services.

Senior Paralegal

Company: Leidos

Location: Washington, DC

Posted Oct 13, 2024

Leidos is seeking a Senior Paralegal to work on high-profile cases in support of the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice. The role involves working with various teams, attending dispositions, and reviewing contracts. The position offers a fast-paced environment, career development opportunities, and intangible skills such as time management and problem-solving.

Federal Financials Business Consultant -Mid

Company: CGI

Location: Washington, DC

Posted Oct 13, 2024

CGI is seeking a Federal Financials Business Consultant with 5-8 years of Accounting/financial management experience. The role involves developing knowledge of a client's industry, customers, organization, and business objectives, and performing Business Process Reengineering (BPR). The consultant will assess financial processes for innovation and automation opportunities, analyze and solve financial and budget management challenges, and provide quality client support. Required qualifications include experience with federal financial management/accounting, federal budget execution, reimbursable agreements, and federal financial regulations. Desired qualifications include experience with Momentum, SAP Business Analytics, and CGFM, CDFM or CPA certifications. CGI offers competitive compensation, comprehensive insurance options, and learning opportunities. US Citizenship is required due to the nature of the government contract.

Inpatient Adult & Geriatric Psychiatrist Faculty Opportunity

Company: MultiCare Health System

Location: Auburn, Washington

Posted Oct 12, 2024

MultiCare Health System is seeking an experienced psychiatrist to join faculty and provide care for growing psychiatric inpatient services at Auburn Medical Center. The division consists of a 38-bed inpatient geropsych unit and an additional 20-bed general adult inpatient psychiatric unit. This is a fantastic opportunity for the psychiatrist to continue developing a growing inpatient psychiatric program, join faculty for a new psychiatry residency program, and unite with the largest behavioral health organization in the South Puget Sound region. The established units will serve as core rotation sites for psychiatry residents in the new psychiatry residency program, projected to launch in 2027. There will be protected time for faculty duties and opportunity to shape and guide the direction of this brand new program.

Litigation Support Data Specialist II

Company: Leidos

Location: Washington, DC

Posted Oct 13, 2024

Leidos is seeking a skilled Data Specialist II to join their team supporting the Litigation Support Section of the Antitrust Division of the U.S. Department of Justice in Washington, D.C. The role involves creating and updating document processing procedures, modifying load files, performing quality control on loaded data, and handling data conversion processing. The ideal candidate should have at least two years of experience in eDiscovery roles, strong knowledge of litigation support data loading, and expertise with Relativity, LAW, and IPRO processing tools. The position offers a pay rate of $38.68/hr and is covered under the Service Contract Act. Leidos is recognized as one of the 'World's Most Ethical Companies' and is committed to diversity and inclusion.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the typical hourly or weekly rates for contract tech roles at different seniority levels?
Entry‑level contractors earn $30–$50 per hour, mid‑level $50–$80, senior‑level $80–$120, specialist roles such as AI/ML or security typically $100–$150, and lead or architect positions can exceed $150 per hour. Regional cost of living and the specific technology stack also influence these ranges.
What skills and certifications are most sought after for contract tech positions?
High‑demand skills include cloud platform expertise (AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect, GCP Professional Cloud Architect), Kubernetes & Helm, Terraform, CI/CD tools like Jenkins or GitLab CI, security certifications such as CISSP or CompTIA Security+, data engineering tools (Snowflake, BigQuery), programming languages (Python, Go, TypeScript), and Agile or Scrum facilitation. Demonstrated project experience on similar stacks is often required.
Can contract tech roles be performed remotely, and what is the typical remote work policy?
Approximately 80–90% of contract tech positions are fully remote, with clients providing VPN access and collaboration tools. Some contracts may require occasional on‑site visits for client meetings or data‑center access, but most clients emphasize a remote‑first workflow and enforce compliance with local data‑residency laws.
How can contractors advance their careers while staying in contract work?
Contractors can build a strong portfolio, specialize in high‑paying stacks, pursue advanced certifications, and secure retainer or multi‑project contracts. Continuous learning keeps rates high, and many contractors transition into permanent roles with the same clients or move into consulting, contract management, or specialized advisory positions.
What current industry trends are influencing the demand for contract tech talent?
Digital transformation, cloud migration, AI/ML adoption, cybersecurity needs, remote‑first culture, microservices architecture, edge computing, and the rise of platform‑as‑a‑service (PaaS) are driving companies to hire contractors for rapid experimentation, scaling, and expertise that is too scarce for full‑time positions.

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