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Excepted Service positions are the backbone of federal innovation, offering stability and a clear career ladder. With 1301 openings, agencies like NASA, NIH, and the Department of Energy are pushing projects in AI, quantum computing, and climate modeling. Demand spikes when new funding streams unlock high‑impact research and cybersecurity initiatives.

Roles range from Research Scientist and Data Analyst to Cybersecurity Engineer and GIS Analyst. Typical duties include designing experiments, developing Python/R pipelines, securing cloud deployments with AWS and Azure, and maintaining ArcGIS databases that support national infrastructure mapping.

Salary transparency is critical because Excepted Service pay is set in fixed bands. Knowing the exact figure for comparable positions across agencies lets candidates negotiate more effectively, benchmark against industry rates, and plan long‑term growth in a field that rewards expertise over tenure alone.

Director of Customer Operations – Fast Growing DTC Brand (Supplements)

Company: MNY Ventures

Location: Remote

Posted Dec 02, 2025

MNY Ventures is a fast-growing wellness brand seeking a Director of Customer Operations to lead and transform their 40+ person global customer service team. The role involves managing a high-volume CS operation, implementing systems to improve metrics, and driving performance standards. MNY Ventures offers a high-trust culture, autonomy, and the opportunity to build something world-class.

Senior Software Engineer - Ads Experimentation Platform

Company: Reddit

Location: Remote

Posted Dec 02, 2025

Reddit primarily generates revenue through advertising and is working towards building a massive business to fund its mission. The Ads Experimentation Platform team builds tools for engineers and scientists to test new products and verify ideas in the ads marketplace. The team is committed to building scalable and flexible pacing infrastructures to improve market efficiency and budget-aware testing capacity.

Site Reliability Engineering Manager

Company: Canonical

Location: Remote

Posted Dec 02, 2025

Canonical is a leading provider of open-source software and operating systems for global enterprise and technology markets. The company is hiring a Site Reliability Engineering Manager to lead a high-performance team in a distributed environment. The role involves leading a team, representing the IS team to stakeholders, organizing internal projects, mentoring engineers, and ensuring proper team focus on priorities and deliverables.

VP of Customer Experience – High-Growth Supplement Brand

Company: MNY Ventures

Location: Remote

Posted Dec 02, 2025

MNY Ventures is a fast-growing health supplement company seeking a customer service leader to manage a 40+ person global team. The role involves rebuilding and enforcing customer service processes, hiring and coaching team members, and owning key performance metrics. The ideal candidate has 5+ years managing large customer service teams in high-growth DTC or subscription businesses, with strong coaching instincts and a data-driven approach.

Senior Site Reliability / Gitops Engineer

Company: Canonical

Location: Remote

Posted Dec 02, 2025

Canonical seeks a Senior Site Reliability Engineer to drive automation and innovation in open-source technologies, offering global collaboration, competitive benefits, and a dynamic work environment.

Lead Product Marketing Manager

Company: Apollo.io

Location: Remote

Posted Dec 02, 2025

This job description outlines the responsibilities and requirements for a Lead Product Marketing Manager role at Apollo, emphasizing cross-functional collaboration, ownership mindset, and strategic initiatives across the customer lifecycle. The position demands expertise in GTM strategy, product positioning, and data-driven decision-making to drive growth and customer engagement.

Senior Software Engineer - Backend Engineering

Company: Red Cell Partners

Location: Remote

Posted Dec 02, 2025

Trase Systems is an AI company founded in 2023 that empowers enterprise leaders to deploy, manage, and optimize AI solutions. They specialize in AI agents and have topped the Hugging Face GAIA Leaderboard. The company is seeking a backend engineer to design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and cloud infrastructure.

Public Cloud Project Manager

Company: Canonical

Location: Remote

Posted Dec 02, 2025

Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems, with a focus on enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, and IoT. The company is hiring a Public Cloud Project Manager to manage key Tier 1 Enterprise Public Cloud accounts, collaborate with various stakeholders, and ensure successful project delivery. Canonical offers a distributed work environment, personal learning and development budget, annual compensation review, and various benefits.

Senior Software Engineer (Full-Stack) - Taxes & Bookkeeping

Company: Found

Location: Remote

Posted Dec 02, 2025

Found is a company supporting self-employed individuals with tools for financial management and security. They are seeking a Senior FullStack Engineer to enhance their bookkeeping and invoicing systems while offering competitive compensation, equity, and flexible work arrangements. The role involves collaborating on product development and improving technical operations.

Engineering Manager - Public Cloud, Python, Golang

Company: Canonical

Location: Remote

Posted Dec 02, 2025

Canonical, a leading open-source provider, offers an Engineering Manager role with global collaboration opportunities, emphasizing innovation, remote work, and professional growth. The position highlights technical leadership, cloud infrastructure optimization, and a supportive work environment with benefits like travel, learning budgets, and competitive compensation.

C, Golang Software Engineer working on dqlite, a Raft extension for SQLite

Company: Canonical

Location: Remote

Posted Dec 02, 2025

Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems, with a focus on Ubuntu. They are hiring a software developer to work on dqlite, their distributed SQLite database. The company offers a remote position with opportunities for learning and development, and values diversity and inclusion.

Engineering Manager - Managed Services

Company: Canonical

Location: Remote

Posted Dec 02, 2025

Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems. They offer a globally remote role for an Engineering Manager to manage a growing engineering team and deliver quality managed services. The company values diversity, offers a distributed work environment, and provides benefits like a personal learning budget and annual compensation review.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the typical salary ranges for entry‑level, mid‑level, and senior Excepted Service positions?
Entry‑level: $55k‑$80k. Mid‑level: $80k‑$110k. Senior: $110k‑$150k, with top specialists reaching $170k+ depending on agency and technical specialty.
What skills and certifications are most valued for Excepted Service roles?
Strong programming in Python or R, SQL database management, GIS expertise with ArcGIS Pro, cloud skills in AWS or Azure, and certifications such as CISSP, CISM, PMP, or GIS Professional (GISP).
Are Excepted Service positions available for remote work?
Many agencies now offer hybrid or fully remote arrangements, especially for data‑centric roles. Agencies like NIH and NASA allow remote work for analytical positions, but security‑sensitive roles may require on‑site presence.
What career progression paths exist within Excepted Service positions?
Typical ladder moves from Analyst → Senior Analyst → Lead → Manager → Director. Research tracks progress from Research Associate → Senior Scientist → Principal Scientist, with opportunities for cross‑agency transfers and leadership roles.
What industry trends are shaping the future of Excepted Service roles?
Growth in AI/ML, quantum computing, cyber resilience, and green‑energy research drives demand. Agencies are investing in data‑driven decision making and securing critical infrastructure, creating new roles in predictive analytics, cyber‑security, and sustainable technology.

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