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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.

Senior Corporate Systems Engineer

Company: Green Dot Corporation

Location: USA

Posted Nov 24, 2025

Green Dot Corporation is seeking a Senior Corporate Systems Engineer to support their business platform and critical enterprise services. The role involves technical administration, business analysis, and project management. The company offers a Work from Anywhere model and values diversity and inclusion.

Client Success Manager

Company: Modern Health

Location: UK

Posted Nov 24, 2025

The role of a Client Success Manager at Modern Health involves managing enterprise accounts, building relationships with global stakeholders, partnering with sales and internal teams, and driving engagement with mental wellness programs. The ideal candidate has experience managing large-scale client relationships, analyzing data, and achieving high retention, adoption, and expansion metrics.

Product Marketing Specialist - Marvel Strike Force

Company: Scopely

Location: Canada

Posted Nov 24, 2025

Scopely is seeking a Product Marketing Specialist to join their Strategic Marketing team in Mexico City or Canada. The role involves driving player acquisition, engagement, and retention through innovative campaigns while fostering connections with players and communities. The company emphasizes diversity, equal opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

Senior/Staff Technical Recruiter

Company: Runway

Location: USA

Posted Nov 24, 2025

The role is a Senior Staff Technical Recruiter at Runway, responsible for recruiting across Product Design and Engineering teams. The position involves managing the full cycle recruiting process, developing relationships with hiring managers, and designing unbiased interview processes. The company values diversity, pay equity, and offers a competitive salary range.

Senior Manager - Advanced Analytics, Marketing

Company: Airbnb

Location: USA

Posted Nov 24, 2025

Airbnb seeks a Senior Manager Advanced Analytics Marketing to drive growth through data analysis and innovation. The role involves leading teams, designing experiments, and developing tools for strategic decisions. The company emphasizes diversity, inclusion, and remote work opportunities with a focus on impactful contributions.

Operations Engineering Associate

Company: Swissblock

Location: Switzerland

Posted Nov 24, 2025

Swissblock is a private investment firm seeking an operations professional to build a new company branch. The role involves building automated workflows, developing tools, partnering with tech teams, and supporting operational duties. Swissblock offers a diverse environment, flat hierarchies, and a competitive compensation package.

Senior Security Enginee - Cloud Security

Company: Webflow

Location: Argentina

Posted Nov 24, 2025

Webflow is building a leading AI-native Digital Experience Platform as a remote-first company focused on trust, transparency, creativity, and empowering teams to design, launch, and optimize for the web without barriers. They are seeking a Senior Security Engineer Cloud Security to join their Security Operations team and help harden their cloud environment, ensure secure-by-design principles, and meet current and future security needs.

Senior Software Engineer - Event Driven

Company: TCGplayer

Location: USA

Posted Nov 24, 2025

eBay is a global e-commerce leader that empowers millions of buyers and sellers in over 190 markets. The company is committed to pushing boundaries, fostering diversity, and creating economic opportunities. TCGplayer, a part of eBay, connects hobbyists and hobby businesses to communities, providing tools for collectible card game enthusiasts and professional sellers. The company is looking for a senior backend engineer to help design and implement backend services, ensuring high performance and scalability.

Senior Director - Data Engineering (AWS)

Company: phData

Location: USA

Posted Nov 24, 2025

This Senior Director Data Engineering role at phData offers high-impact opportunities in strategic customer leadership, technical innovation, and growth. It requires expertise in cloud platforms and leadership skills, with a focus on driving business outcomes and client success.

Systems Development Engineer (L5) - Creative Compute and Storage

Company: Netflix

Location: USA

Posted Nov 24, 2025

Netflix is a leading entertainment service with over 300 million paid memberships worldwide. The Creative Compute and Storage team is looking for a Senior Systems Development Engineer to design and build technology infrastructure for content creation. The role involves working with engineering teams, creatives, and external vendors to deliver technology solutions and improve productivity for content creators.

Director - Accounting

Company: Ditto

Location: USA

Posted Nov 24, 2025

Ditto is hiring a Director of Accounting to lead the accounting function through the company's next stage of growth. The role involves owning GAAP restatement work, scaling internal systems, managing external vendors, building a high-performing team, and driving automation and AI adoption. The ideal candidate should have a CPA, 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, and a strong background in US GAAP and technical accounting standards.

Senior Front End Web Developer

Company: Aequilibrium Software Inc.

Location: Canada

Posted Nov 24, 2025

Aequilibrium is seeking a Senior FrontEnd Web Developer with expertise in building financial services web applications on digital banking platforms. The role involves developing, optimizing, and maintaining responsive web applications using React 19, TypeScript, and modern frontend technologies. The ideal candidate should have 6+ years of experience as a Front End Web Developer, strong knowledge of React, TypeScript, Node.js, and experience with digital banking platforms like Central1 Forge, Temenos, VeriPark, Plumery, or Backbase.

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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