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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 - Partner Field Sales

Company: Tanium

Location: Spain

Posted Nov 26, 2025

Tanium's partner ecosystem is critical for helping customers protect their organization, people, and what matters most. The company's technology allows customers to redefine what's possible with the power of certainty. The Director Partner Field Sales role supports sales leadership and partners to accelerate planning, customer prospecting, and overall new customer and ARR growth. Tanium delivers the industry's only true real-time cloud-based endpoint management and security offering, securing more than 32M endpoints around the world.

Senior Cisco UCCE Support Engineer

Company: TTEC Digital

Location: Philippines

Posted Nov 26, 2025

TTEC Digital is seeking an experienced Cisco UCCE Senior Engineer to join their Contact Center Managed Services team. The role involves scripting and configuring UCCE Dialer applications, managing Cisco Dialer and Acqueon LCM platforms, and collaborating with business teams. The company values employee support and aims to create a thriving workplace. TTEC has been certified as a Great Place to Work for 2024-2025.

Software Engineer - DevOps Security

Company: branch international

Location: USA

Posted Nov 26, 2025

Branch, a mission-driven fintech company, offers a Senior DevOps Engineer role with competitive benefits and global opportunities. They focus on innovation and inclusive growth in emerging markets through cloud infrastructure and financial accessibility initiatives.

Associate Analyst - Cyber Threat Intelligence

Company: SONY global

Location: USA

Posted Nov 26, 2025

Sony Corporation of America is seeking a remote Associate Analyst Cyber Threat Intelligence role with responsibilities in threat analysis, security incident response, and collaboration across global teams. The position offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, flexible work arrangements, and career development opportunities, with a salary range of $85,000-$105,000 and potential bonuses.

Employee Relations Partner

Company: labcorp

Location: USA

Posted Nov 26, 2025

The Employee Relations Partner role involves conducting investigations, managing employee relations programs, and supporting a positive workplace culture. The position requires 2-3 years of experience, preferably in ER, and a bachelor's degree. Key responsibilities include thorough investigations, clear communication, and problem-solving skills.

Principal Platform Architect

Company: Finalsite

Location: USA

Posted Nov 26, 2025

Finalsite is a community relationship management platform for K12 schools, offering websites, communications, mobile apps, enrollment, and marketing services. They seek a Principal Platform Architect to lead the design and evolution of their next-generation platform, focusing on scalability, security, and modernization. The role involves strategic architecture, hands-on engineering, mentoring teams, and driving platform strategy across engineering teams.

Senior Staff Engineer - Online Datastores

Company: Webflow

Location: USA

Posted Nov 26, 2025

Webflow is building the world's leading AI-native Digital Experience Platform as a remote-first company. They are seeking a Senior Staff Engineer Online Datastores to help build and operate reliable, high-performance datastores using Apache Druid, MongoDB, and Postgres. The role involves ensuring high reliability, uptime, and query performance, managing data lifecycle, optimizing performance and cost efficiency, and providing technical leadership and mentorship.

Senior Legal Counsel

Company: Typeform

Location: Germany,Ireland,Netherlands,UK

Posted Nov 26, 2025

The role is for a legal professional with SaaS experience who can blend legal expertise with business acumen, process optimization, and project management skills. The ideal candidate will lead complex vendor and customer negotiations, improve contract workflows, build governance processes, support enterprise sales, and drive cross-functional initiatives. The role requires a qualified lawyer with 4-6 years of experience, SaaS or tech experience, and exposure to commercial and operational areas.

Senior Amazon Brand Manager

Company: GNO Partners

Location: Worldwide

Posted Nov 26, 2025

The job posting is for a Senior Amazon Brand Manager position at a fully remote Amazon consulting agency. The role offers competitive compensation, a high-performance culture, and the opportunity to work with a team that deeply understands Amazon FBA. Key skills and experience required include organic ranking mastery, Amazon PPC expertise, brand management, logistics and backend knowledge, and strong project management and client communication skills.

Oracle Database and Application Support

Company: NECSWS

Location: UK

Posted Nov 26, 2025

NEC Software Solutions offers a role with hybrid work options, competitive benefits, and opportunities to support public services. The position involves Oracle Database support and collaboration with diverse clients, emphasizing professional growth and impactful work.

Counsel - Commercial Contracts

Company: S&P Global

Location: USA

Posted Nov 26, 2025

The role is for a fully remote Counsel Commercial Contracts position at S&P Global Mobility. The position involves drafting, reviewing, and negotiating various commercial contracts, managing the procurement agreement process, and conducting research. The ideal candidate should have a Juris Doctorate degree, at least 3 years of experience in drafting and negotiating contracts, excellent communication and negotiation skills, and a strong work ethic.

Fundraising Data Manager

Company: MissionWired

Location: USA

Posted Nov 26, 2025

MissionWired is a direct marketing agency for nonprofits and Democratic organizations, helping them create fundraising strategies and campaigns. They have worked with various organizations and believe in diversity and inclusion. The company is looking for a fundraising data manager to join their data services team.

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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