Excepted Service Position Jobs

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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.

Social Media Manager

Company: Figma

Location: Remote

Posted Nov 28, 2025

This job description outlines a Social Media Manager role at Figma, emphasizing collaboration with brand marketers to enhance global social presence. The position requires expertise in community building, platform strategy, and content creation, with opportunities to lead initiatives and shape brand voice. The role offers competitive benefits and flexibility for remote work.

DEX - Product Manager

Company: Ethena Labs

Location: Anywhere

Posted Nov 28, 2025

Ethena Labs is a successful crypto-native company building groundbreaking digital dollar products to upgrade money in the internet era. Their flagship product USDe has scaled to $15B in 18 months, and they have partnered with BlackRock to launch USDtb. Ethena Labs is expanding with new product lines and is hiring for a Dex Product Manager role to support the launch of an aligned exchange.

Data Engineer

Company: Makersite GmbH

Location: Germany

Posted Nov 28, 2025

Makersite seeks a Data Engineer to contribute to sustainable product development. The role involves designing data pipelines and collaborating on innovative projects. Benefits include remote work, competitive salary, and professional growth opportunities.

Software Engineer

Company: First Advantage

Location: Remote

Posted Nov 28, 2025

First Advantage is a leading HR tech company that provides mission-critical background screening solutions to Fortune 100 and Global 500 brands. The company fosters a global, inclusive workforce that values diversity, respect, integrity, and fairness. They are seeking a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer to join their dynamic team and build AIdriven solutions using modern cloud and data technologies.

Staff Technical Program Manager

Company: Mozilla

Location: Remote

Posted Nov 28, 2025

Mozilla's mission to improve the internet through innovation and privacy-focused initiatives is highlighted, with a focus on security, diversity, and empowering users. The job posting emphasizes collaboration, technical leadership, and alignment with Mozilla's core values.

Director of Strategic Accounts

Company: Tanium

Location: USA

Posted Nov 28, 2025

The Director of Strategic Accounts position at Tanium involves generating opportunities to position the Tanium platform within assigned territories and accounts. The role requires articulating the value of the platform to decision makers, nurturing relationships, working with partner and marketing teams, generating sales development activity, forecasting, and conducting presentations. The ideal candidate has significant enterprise software sales experience, a strong team mentality, proven track record of exceeding quota, experience calling on CSuite level contacts, background in building relationships with partner ecosystems, and excellent communication and presentation skills.

Branch Manager

Company: RWM Home Loans

Location: Remote

Posted Nov 28, 2025

The job overview describes the role of a Branch Manager at RWM, focusing on driving strategic direction, developing sales strategies, recruiting and mentoring a high-performing team, and collaborating cross-functionally to expand business and RWM's impact in the mortgage industry.

Sales Manager

Company: Array

Location: Remote

Posted Nov 28, 2025

Array is a financial innovation platform that helps digital brands, financial institutions, and fintechs get consumer products to market faster. They offer credit and identity monitoring tools, privacy protection, and a financial ads marketplace via embeddable widgets or API. As a remote-first company, they focus on providing opportunities for high-performing individuals to have a deep impact in the fast-growing fintech space.

Growth Hacker

Company: AlphaPoint

Location: USA

Posted Nov 28, 2025

AlphaPoint, a financial technology company, is seeking a creative and performance-driven Growth Hacker to join their AI Lab. The role involves developing and executing growth strategies, running A/B tests, analyzing data, and collaborating with product teams to drive user engagement and retention. The ideal candidate has 2+ years of experience in growth marketing, a startup mindset, and a proven track record of driving rapid user or revenue growth.

Lead Software Engineer - R&D

Company: Snapsheet

Location: USA

Posted Nov 28, 2025

Snapsheet is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to join their RampD team and work on the development of their new Snapsheet AI platform. The role involves building frontend and backend features, working with large language models, and contributing to the technical foundation of Snapsheet's next generation of intelligent insurance solutions. The company offers a remote working environment, flexibility, mentorship programs, and various perks and benefits.

Senior Google Ads Account Manager - Remote (Work From Home)

Company: StubGroup

Location: Latin America, Europe, Canada, UK, South Africa

Posted Nov 28, 2025

StubGroup is a Premier Google Partner ad agency seeking a Senior Google Ads Account Manager. The role involves managing profitable Google Ads campaigns for ecommerce and lead generation businesses, with strong client communication skills. The company offers a milestone-based compensation structure, bonuses, and incentives. They value integrity, responsibility, and care in their work.

Senior Backend Engineer

Company: Mozilla

Location: Remote

Posted Nov 28, 2025

Mozilla Corporation is a nonprofit-backed technology company that has shaped the internet for the better over the last 25 years. They make pioneering brands like Firefox, the privacy-minded web browser, and are shaping the next 25 years of technology while helping to reclaim an internet built for people not companies. The company is wholly owned by the nonprofit Mozilla Foundation and is focused on diverse areas including AI, social media, security, and more.

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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