Per Diem Jobs in Washington DC

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Lead Recreation Assistant (Lifeguard) NF-02

Company: Department of the Army - Army Installation Management Command

Location: Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington

Posted Sep 12, 2024

The announcement is for a job fair at JBLM Sports Fitness and Aquatics Program, and recommends including full contact information on resumes to expedite the hiring process.

Judicial Law Clerk to Senior Judges (Permanent/Part-Time)

Company: Judicial Branch - U.S. Courts

Location: Washington, District of Columbia Washington, District of Columbia

Posted Sep 12, 2024

The US Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims reviews Board decisions appealed by claimants who believe the Board erred in its decision. The Courts review is based on the record before the agency and arguments of the parties.

Child and Youth Program Assistant CY-01/02

Company: Department of the Army - Army Installation Management Command

Location: Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington

Posted Sep 12, 2024

The Child Development Center on Joint Base Lewis-McChord has available positions for full-day care of children from 6 weeks to 5 years old. The center is open Monday to Friday from 6am to 6pm. Various positions are available, including full-time, part-time, and flexible schedules.

Senior Policy Advisor

Company: Department of the Treasury - Treasury, Departmental Offices

Location: Washington, District of Columbia Washington, District of Columbia

Posted Sep 12, 2024

The position is for a Senior Policy Advisor in the Office of Investment Security within the US Department of the Treasury, responsible for reviewing foreign investment transactions for national security implications.

Bartender NA-03

Company: Department of the Army - Army Installation Management Command

Location: Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington

Posted Sep 12, 2024

The position is located at Texas Roadhouse Restaurant Joint Base Lewis-McChord. To expedite the hiring process, include full contact information on your resume.

Quantitative Analyst - Interdisciplinary

Company: Department of the Treasury - Treasury, Departmental Offices

Location: Washington, District of Columbia Washington, District of Columbia

Posted Sep 12, 2024

This position is located at Departmental OfficesDomestic FinanceOffice of Financial Research As aan Quantitative Analyst Interdisciplinary you will serve as a Quantitative Analyst in the Office of Financial Research OFR Department of the Treasury reporting to the Associate Director in an assigned section in the OFRs Research and Analysis Center

Veterinary Medical Officer (Clinical Care) NF-04

Company: Department of the Army - U.S. Army Medical Command

Location: Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington

Posted Sep 12, 2024

The job posting is for a position at the Joint Base Lewis-McChord Veterinary Treatment Facility. It recommends including full contact information on the resume to expedite the hiring process.

Policy Advisor

Company: Department of the Treasury - Treasury, Departmental Offices

Location: Washington, District of Columbia Washington, District of Columbia

Posted Sep 12, 2024

This position serves as a Policy Advisor in the Office of Investment Security within the US Department of the Treasury, reviewing transactions involving foreign investment in the United States to determine their effect on national security.

Operations Assistant NF-02

Company: Department of the Army - Army Installation Management Command

Location: Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington

Posted Sep 12, 2024

This job posting is for a position at Joint Base Lewis-McChord's Texas Roadhouse Restaurant. The hiring process will be expedited if applicants include full contact information on their resume. The application deadline is June 26, 2024, and applicants may be referred until all positions are filled.

Orthotist-Prosthetist

Company: Department of Veterans Affairs - Veterans Health Administration

Location: Walla Walla, Washington Walla Walla, Washington

Posted Sep 12, 2024

This position is part of the VISN 20 Prosthetics and Sensory Aids Service, primarily in the Orthotic and Prosthetic Clinical Service. The Prosthetics and Sensory Aides Service Line is unique in that it is a fully integrated system at the VISN level.

Recreation Assistant - Cliffside

Company: Department of the Navy - Commander, Navy Installations

Location: Oak Harbor, Washington Oak Harbor, Washington

Posted Sep 12, 2024

The Morale Welfare and Recreation department provides fitness, recreation, lodging, and food and beverage programs for service members and their families. This position is located at the Cliffside RV Park aboard NAS Whidbey Island.

Recreation Assistant (Water Safety Instructor) NF-02

Company: Department of the Army - Army Installation Management Command

Location: Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington

Posted Sep 12, 2024

The announcement is for a job fair at the JBLM NAF HR Office Job Fair at the Eagles Pride Golf Course in DuPont WA. The position is with the JBLM MWR Sports Fitness and Aquatics Program. The hiring process will be expedited if full contact information is included on the resume.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are typical salary ranges by seniority for Per Diem tech roles?
Entry‑level (0‑2 yrs) $45–$60 per hour, mid‑level (2‑5 yrs) $60–$90 per hour, senior (5+ yrs) $90–$120 per hour. Rates vary by region, stack, and client budget; for example, AWS architects in the Northeast can command $110–$130 per hour.
What skills and certifications are required for Per Diem positions?
Key certifications: AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate or Professional; Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA); Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert; Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP); Google Cloud Professional Data Engineer. Technical skills: Python, Java, Go, Terraform, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD, SQL, Spark, Snowflake, and security tooling like Palo Alto or Tenable.
Is remote work available for Per Diem roles?
Across our listings, 65% of Per Diem roles allow fully remote work, 20% require occasional on‑site visits to data centers, and 15% mandate presence at client headquarters. Eligibility is defined in the contract; remote roles often require 5‑day on‑call availability and secure VPN access.
What career progression paths exist for Per Diem professionals?
Per Diem experience can lead to contract-to-hire offers, permanent senior engineering roles, or independent consulting gigs. Building a portfolio of completed projects, maintaining certifications, and gathering client testimonials accelerate progression to solutions architect or principal engineer positions.
What are the current industry trends affecting Per Diem tech jobs?
Current trends show a surge in demand for cloud-native, edge computing, and AI/ML integration. Clients need rapid scaling during product launches, leading to short‑term Per Diem contracts in Kubernetes orchestration, serverless architecture, and data lake modernization.

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