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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.

Head of Revenue Operations

Company: Mapbox

Location: USA

Posted Nov 23, 2025

This job description highlights Mapbox's leadership in real-time location technology and seeks a strategic Rev Ops leader to drive sales growth through data analytics, forecasting, and cross-functional collaboration. The role emphasizes innovation, operational excellence, and a fast-paced pre-IPO environment with competitive compensation and a commitment to diversity.

Staff Data Scientist - Personalization & Shopping

Company: Pinterest

Location: Remote

Posted Nov 23, 2025

Pinterest is a leading visual search and discovery platform with a strategic focus on Shopping. The company is seeking a Staff Data Scientist to advance Shopping by developing methods and models to explain content promotion, working cross-functionally, and driving product innovation. The role requires 7+ years of experience, strong quantitative skills, and expertise in recommendation systems and causal inference.

Channel Program Lead - Alliances & Channels

Company: Stripe

Location: USA

Posted Nov 23, 2025

Stripe is a financial infrastructure platform for businesses, with a mission to increase the GDP of the internet. The Alliances & Channels A&C team is responsible for building a vibrant ecosystem of partners to accelerate Stripe's mission. The role described is a strategic leadership position responsible for taking a new channel strategy from concept to a global revenue-generating program, owning the business case, partner experience, and leading cross-functional teams to bring two critical new partner motions to market.

Senior Analyst, Financial Operations - Transportation

Company: Reserv

Location: USA

Posted Nov 23, 2025

Reserv is an insurtech company that uses AI and automation to improve claims efficiency. They are seeking a Senior Analyst to lead financial reconciliations and process improvements for their transportation customers. The role requires strong analytical skills, experience with financial tools, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Staff Full-Stack Software Engineer - Canva AI

Company: Canva

Location: Australia

Posted Nov 23, 2025

This role involves leading Canva AI's frontend evolution, integrating new features, and collaborating across teams to create innovative user experiences with significant impact. The position emphasizes technical leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and contributing to Canva's strategic vision as a central hub for visual communication.

Senior Quality Engineer (iOS)

Company: Goodnotes

Location: Singapore

Posted Nov 23, 2025

Goodnotes is a company that believes in unleashing the potential of individuals by merging human creativity with AI capabilities. They aim to create the best medium for human and AI collaboration, empowering users to explore new dimensions of productivity, creativity, and learning. The company values include dreaming big, building great things, operating like an owner, winning like a sports team, learning and growing fast, and sharing passion. They are looking for a Quality Engineering team member to join their PSM Performance Stability Monitoring squad, focusing on performance, stability, and automation for their iOS and cross-platform applications.

Lead Counsel - Privacy

Company: HubSpot

Location: USA

Posted Nov 23, 2025

HubSpot is seeking a lead counsel for privacy, data protection, and security to provide strategic advice, monitor emerging laws, lead compliance efforts, and partner with regulators. The role requires deep knowledge of global privacy regulations, experience with AI governance, and strong communication skills.

Staff Machine Learning Engineer - Ads Targeting

Company: Reddit

Location: USA

Posted Nov 23, 2025

Reddit is evolving its mission to bring community belonging and empowerment to everyone. The company is focused on providing a delightful and relevant experience to users, including in its Ads products. The year ahead is busy, and Reddit is looking for Ads Targeting ML engineers to design and implement ML systems for improving targeting products.

Engineering Manager - Software Supply Chain Security: Auth Infrastructure

Company: GitLab

Location: USA

Posted Nov 23, 2025

The role of Engineering Manager for the Auth Infrastructure team at GitLab involves leading a team to build and scale the authentication infrastructure layer, focusing on distributed systems, proxy technologies, and infrastructure security. The role emphasizes team health, hiring, and collaboration with other teams to ensure seamless integration across GitLab's architecture.

Account Executive - SMB

Company: Sprout Social

Location: Australia

Posted Nov 23, 2025

Sprout Social is seeking a highly driven, collaborative, and tech-savvy SMB Account Executive to join their Sales team in New South Wales or Victoria, Australia. The role involves driving new business, generating pipeline coverage, using solution-based value selling, partnering with team members, and owning performance metrics. The company offers a supportive environment for career growth and development.

Staff Full-Stack Engineer

Company: Upwork

Location: Latin America

Posted Nov 23, 2025

Upwork is a global work marketplace connecting businesses with skilled professionals. The company is investing in AI-powered matchmaking and recommendation infrastructure. The job posting is for a contract position focused on designing and implementing core systems for AI-powered matchmaking, with responsibilities including system design, architectural decisions, and mentoring engineers.

Unity Game Developer (Mini Game Prototype focus) ( for 2026)

Company: SMG Studio

Location: Australia

Posted Nov 23, 2025

SMG seeks experienced Unity developers for full-time or part-time roles, emphasizing prototyping and collaboration. The position offers perks like flexible work, global team collaboration, and opportunities to work on high-profile projects. Applicants must submit game samples and portfolios.

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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