Contract Jobs in Washington DC

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Strategic Growth Executive

Company: AIS (Applied Information Sciences)

Location: Washington DC

Posted Jul 23, 2023

AIS is seeking a Strategic Growth Executive to lead business development and sales efforts, focusing on digital transformation and innovation. The role requires a strong track record of winning complex contracts and building high-performing teams.

Strategic Senior Account Manager, POLITICO Pro

Company: POLITICO

Location: Washington DC

Posted Jul 25, 2023

POLITICO is seeking an Account Manager for its subscription service, POLITICO Pro. The ideal candidate should be passionate about sales, driven, collaborative, and a problem solver. They will be responsible for renewing contracts, growing accounts, and providing excellent customer service. The role requires 3+ years of sales experience, understanding of the DC marketplace, and familiarity with Salesforce.com or similar CRMs. POLITICO values its employees, offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and work-life balance.

Analyst

Company: Econ One Research, Inc.

Location: Washington DC

Posted Jul 20, 2023

Econ One, an international consulting firm, is seeking highly motivated individuals to join their Washington D.C. Intellectual Property Group. The group consults on economic damages, valuation, and licensing matters. Analysts support experts in various intellectual property disputes, learn all aspects of consulting engagements, and are responsible for creating key deliverables. The position requires a BS in Commerce, Business, Accounting, Marketing, Finance, or Economics, a GPA of 3.4 or higher, and strong management skills. Benefits include a competitive salary, excellent benefits, a 401(k) plan with a generous employer match, and flexible spending accounts.

Project Coordinator - DoD

Company: ThinkTek

Location: Washington DC

Posted Jul 25, 2023

ThinkTek LLC is a growing SBA 8(a) and SDVOSB company offering management and technology consulting services to the Federal Government. They are seeking a Project Coordinator to support a project with a federal government customer, involving project management, change management, and stakeholder engagement.

Technical Implementation Manager

Company: Leading Path Consulting

Location: Washington DC

Posted Jul 22, 2023

Leading Path is seeking a team of Technical Implementation Managers (TIMs) to support a financial services client in upgrading B2B interfaces and commercial card services platform. The position is full-time with the possibility of 1099 candidates. Responsibilities include working with clients to identify changes, reporting on client readiness, and escalating remediation for clients falling behind. Requirements include 3-7 years of IT experience, strong technical and communication skills, and Agile tool proficiency. Benefits include a professional work environment, work-life balance, comprehensive benefits package, 401K, tuition reimbursement, and professional growth opportunities.

Senior Outreach Coordinator - Team Lead

Company: Archimedes Global Inc

Location: Washington DC

Posted Jul 22, 2023

Archimedes Global is hiring a Senior Outreach Specialist - Team Lead for a hybrid position in Alexandria, VA. The role involves advancing engagement efforts for transitioning service members, leading DoD representation at large-scale transition summits, and collaborating with private industry and government agencies. The ideal candidate should have a Master's degree, 9+ years of experience, NACI Security clearance, and the ability to travel frequently. Archimedes Global offers competitive compensation and benefits.

Account Manager, POLITICO Pro

Company: POLITICO

Location: Washington DC

Posted Jul 25, 2023

POLITICO is seeking a sales professional with 2+ years of experience in account management, preferably with a SaaS or subscription service product. The role involves onboarding new clients, managing a volume of 200-250 clients, conducting product walk-throughs, and growing accounts through upselling and additional opportunities. The ideal candidate should have proven success in hitting revenue targets, commercial skills, and business acumen. POLITICO values its people, offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career development. The company culture is defined by grit, total integrity, and a prioritization on innovation.

Risk MAP Non-IT Program Senior Manager

Company: Teracore

Location: Washington DC

Posted Jul 25, 2023

Teracore is a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) offering management consulting and information technology services. They are committed to long-term employment and diversity, aiming to partner with customers to achieve disaster risk reduction and mitigation goals. Their responsibilities include day-to-day operations support and project management for the Risk MAP non-IT Program.

Information Technologist (TS/SCI required)

Company: IT Concepts, Inc

Location: Washington DC

Posted Jul 23, 2023

IT Concepts, founded in 2003, is a company with core values centered around customer-centricity, teamwork, innovation, and integrity. They are looking for an experienced Information Technologist to support their DOD customer. The role involves designing, developing, and implementing IA and security systems, as well as managing network infrastructure and ensuring continuity of operations. The company offers competitive benefits, including education reimbursement and a positive work environment. They are committed to equal employment opportunities and fostering an inclusive workplace.

Strategic Growth Executive

Company: AIS (Applied Information Sciences)

Location: Washington DC

Posted Jul 23, 2023

The AIS Strategic Growth Executive position is a full-time business development and sales role that involves leading opportunity strategic planning and positioning, executing opportunity strategy and business development activities, creating and updating strategic account plans, and managing a dynamic, multi-year pipeline of opportunities. The successful candidate must have a Bachelor's degree and 10+ years of relevant experience, with experience in high-performing teams, communicating with senior and executive management, and winning complex, prime integration services or systems engineering contract awards. The role also requires the ability to manage fast-turn mid-size deals and capture $100M+ deals, identify and qualify select opportunities, and initiate call plans 18-24 months ahead to shape outcomes.

Associate Account Manager, POLITICO Pro

Company: POLITICO

Location: Washington DC

Posted Jul 25, 2023

POLITICO is a non-partisan news organization that provides accurate and impactful information to its audience. The company's mission is to win the audience by delivering information at the right time, enabling them to act with confidence and speed. POLITICO Pro is a subscription service that offers in-depth policy reporting and tools to policy professionals. The company values innovation, integrity, and grit, and offers a competitive compensation package and career development opportunities. The Associate Account Manager role involves onboarding new clients, managing a volume of clients, conducting product walk-throughs, and growing accounts through upselling and additional opportunities.

Systems Engineer Lead

Company: Agile Defense, Inc.

Location: Washington DC

Posted Jul 21, 2023

The job posting is for a Systems Engineer Lead position at Agile Defense LLC, which provides IT support, software development, and network and systems engineering services to the Air Force Office of Scientific Research. The incumbent will lead a team of system and network engineers, manage IT systems and infrastructure, and provide hands-on support for various technologies such as VMware, Cisco networking equipment, and Cisco Call Manager. The position requires excellent communication skills, strong experience with VMware vSphere/vCenter/ESXi infrastructure, and knowledge of Windows 10/11 environments. The work environment is a fast-paced office with a sedentary nature, and the position may require occasional off-hours work to support releases and outages.

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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