Research Jobs in Washington DC

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Staff Engineer

Company: GEICO

Location: Washington DC

Posted Nov 29, 2024

The job posting is for a Principal Engineer II position at GEICO, responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing container runtimes, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and contributing to the development of best practices and standards in container runtime technology.

Financial Advisor

Company: Atria Wealth Solutions

Location: Washington DC

Posted Nov 29, 2024

The job posting is for a Financial Advisor I position at Navy Federal Credit Union. The job involves providing basic financial consulting services to members and non-members, identifying financial goals and objectives, and recommending insurance and investment products. The job requires a basic understanding of economic and accounting principles, experience in business development, and a willingness to pursue professional designations.

Space Vehicle Senior Project Leader

Company: The Aerospace Corporation

Location: Washington DC

Posted Nov 29, 2024

The Aerospace Corporation is a trusted partner to the nation's space programs, providing innovative solutions and technical expertise. The company is seeking a Senior Project Leader to lead multidisciplinary teams and provide engineering support to multiple programs.

Associate Consultant

Company: Technical Assent

Location: Washington DC

Posted Nov 29, 2024

The job description is for an Associate Consultant position at Technical Assent, a company that designs exceptional service experiences for government, business, and non-profit clients. The role involves working in a team to research, prepare, and deliver high-quality inputs to client deliverables, and requires strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Power and Natural Gas Modeling and Markets Experts

Company: Charles River Associates

Location: Washington DC

Posted Nov 29, 2024

Charles River Associates is a premier consulting firm that offers employees a place to learn from a diverse group of consultants, industry experts, and academics. The company is seeking qualified candidates with prior experience and knowledge of power and gas market modeling to join their team.

Java Developer III

Company: Vodastra Technologies

Location: Washington DC

Posted Nov 29, 2024

The job posting is for a developer position with a focus on Java, Python, and Scala. The job requires experience with Spark Core and streaming, Kafka, Zookeeper, and AWS. The company offers standard benefits.

Identity Management Technician

Company: Core One

Location: Washington DC

Posted Nov 29, 2024

Core One is seeking an Identity Management Technician to support their program. The company values people first and offers a competitive total compensation package. They are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against any individual.

Distinguished Engineer, Legal Engineering [REMOTE]

Company: GEICO

Location: Washington DC

Posted Nov 29, 2024

GEICO is seeking a Distinguished Engineer to lead the strategy, architecture, and execution of a technical roadmap for their new Legal Technology organization. The role involves providing strategic direction, technical leadership, and collaboration with cross-functional leaders to maintain reliable and durable production systems.

Coordinator, Products & Partnerships

Company: DSPolitical

Location: Washington DC

Posted Nov 29, 2024

DSPolitical is a digital media agency looking for a Coordinator Products amp Partnerships to join their team. The job involves managing technical integrations, working with stakeholders, and providing administrative assistance. The company offers a range of benefits and is committed to recruiting team members from diverse backgrounds.

Senior Consultant

Company: Technical Assent

Location: Washington DC

Posted Nov 29, 2024

The job description is for a Senior Consultant at Technical Assent, a company that designs exceptional service experiences for government, business, and non-profit organizations. The role involves leading teams, building trust with clients, and mentoring others. The company values creativity, pragmatism, and self-starters, and is passionate about delivering real capability and business outcomes for its clients.

Consultant

Company: Technical Assent

Location: Washington DC

Posted Nov 29, 2024

The job description is for a consultant who will help large government organizations transform their human capital training and education enterprise. The consultant will work independently to research, prepare, and deliver high-quality deliverables to clients, and will be part of a team to take an improvement concept and transform it into a capability.

Operations Support Engineer - Lead

Company: NIH-NCBI

Location: Washington DC

Posted Nov 29, 2024

Black Canyon Consulting is looking for a Lead Operations Support Engineer to join their DevOps and infrastructure team at the National Center for Biotechnology Information. The team is responsible for the efficient operation of infrastructure to run NCBIs many applications. The job requires a strong technical background, good systems debugging skills, and experience with Linux and programming languages.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are typical salary ranges for research positions by seniority?
Entry‑level research scientists and data analysts earn $70,000‑$90,000 annually, with variations by industry. Mid‑level roles (2‑5 years experience) range $90,000‑$120,000. Senior researchers, principal investigators, or AI lead scientists command $120,000‑$160,000 plus equity or grant‑based bonuses.
What skills and certifications are most valued in research roles?
Key skills include statistical programming in Python or R, SQL for data querying, machine‑learning frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch), laboratory software (LabVIEW, Benchling), and version control (Git). Certifications that boost prospects are TensorFlow Developer, AWS Certified Machine Learning – Specialty, Google Cloud Professional Data Engineer, and CLIA‑certified lab technician credentials for clinical research.
Can research jobs be performed remotely?
Approximately 60% of research listings now offer full‑remote or hybrid schedules, especially in AI, data science, and UX research. Lab‑based roles typically require on‑site presence, but many institutions provide remote data‑analysis and simulation positions.
What are common career progression paths in research?
Typical progression starts with Research Assistant → Research Scientist → Senior Scientist → Lead or Principal Investigator → Director of Research or R

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