Research Jobs in Washington DC

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Open Source Collection publicly available information meet customer needs

Open Source Collection Specialist

Company: Other Agencies and Independent Organizations - Central Intelligence Agency

Location: Washington DC

Posted Sep 18, 2024

Open Source Collection Specialists manage publicly available information to meet customer needs.

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Export Compliance Specialist Bureau of Industry Department of Commerce

Export Compliance Specialist (Direct Hire)

Company: Department of Commerce - Bureau of Industry and Security

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

Posted Sep 18, 2024

This vacancy is for an Export Compliance Specialist Direct Hire in the Bureau of Industry and Security within the Department of Commerce.

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US International Trade Commission Attorney Advisor proceedings antidumping duty investigations

Attorney Advisor (Trade Remedies)

Company: Other Agencies and Independent Organizations - U.S. International Trade Commission

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

Posted Sep 18, 2024

The position is located in the US International Trade Commission Office of the General Counsel. The incumbent serves as an Attorney Advisor for proceedings such as antidumping and countervailing duty investigations.

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Agricultural Research Service Postdoctoral Research Associates High national priority

RESEARCH ECOLOGIST

Company: Department of Agriculture - Agricultural Research Service

Location: Wapato, Washington Wapato, Washington

Posted Sep 18, 2024

The Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is hiring postdoctoral research associates to work on agricultural problems of high national priority. The position is located in Wapato, Washington, and is open until December 29, 2024.

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Office of Investment Security Committee on Foreign Investment United States Department

Supervisory Financial Analyst (Deputy Director)

Company: Department of the Treasury - Treasury, Departmental Offices

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

Posted Sep 18, 2024

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

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Open Source Targeters conduct research support covert operations

Open Source Targeter

Company: Other Agencies and Independent Organizations - Central Intelligence Agency

Location: Washington DC

Posted Sep 18, 2024

Open Source Targeters conduct research and analysis to support covert operations.

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Open Source Exploitation publicly available information develop plans research

Open Source Exploitation Officer

Company: Other Agencies and Independent Organizations - Central Intelligence Agency

Location: Washington DC

Posted Sep 18, 2024

Open Source Exploitation Officers discover and assess publicly available information to develop plans for research and collection.

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Organizational Psychologists work client needs then designing conducting and reporting applied

Organizational Psychologist

Company: Other Agencies and Independent Organizations - Central Intelligence Agency

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

Posted Sep 18, 2024

Organizational Psychologists work in a consulting environment, eliciting client needs, designing, conducting, and reporting applied research to meet those requirements.

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Office of Chief Counsel IRS seeks enthusiastic provide correct and impartial

General Attorney (Tax)

Company: Department of the Treasury - Internal Revenue Service

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

Posted Sep 18, 2024

The Office of Chief Counsel IRS is seeking enthusiastic individuals to serve taxpayers fairly and with integrity. The agency provides correct and impartial interpretation of internal revenue laws and high-quality legal advice and representation.

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Washington Army National Guard Quality Assurance Specialist Army Aviation Support Facility

QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST

Company: Department of the Army - Army National Guard Units

Location: Wenatchee, Washington Wenatchee, Washington

Posted Sep 18, 2024

This is a job posting for a Quality Assurance Specialist position in the Washington Army National Guard.

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seeking senior policy analyst expertise Medicaid LTSS policies long-term services supports LTSS

Medicaid Long-Term Services and Supports Senior Analyst

Company: Other Agencies and Independent Organizations - Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission

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

Posted Sep 18, 2024

MACPAC is seeking a senior policy analyst for long-term services and supports (LTSS) with expertise in Medicaid LTSS policies and programs.

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MACPAC seeking analyst Medicaid Payment analyst Senior analyst position

Medicaid Payment and Financing Senior Analyst

Company: Other Agencies and Independent Organizations - Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission

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

Posted Sep 18, 2024

MACPAC is seeking a Medicaid Payment and Financing Senior Analyst. Learn more about this agency.

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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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