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ASIC/FPGA Research Engineer - Digital Design

Company: University of Southern California

Location: Washington DC

Posted Dec 17, 2024

The University of Southern California's Information Sciences Institute (ISI) is seeking a Digital Hardware Design Engineer to work on advanced ASIC or FPGA-based prototypes addressing national security issues. The position offers a collaborative, flexible university setting with rich learning and growth opportunities. The candidate should have a degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering, experience in digital design with Verilog or VHDL, and a solid understanding of computer architecture. The position is funded by a contract or grant and is contingent upon receipt of necessary funding. The annual base salary range is $107,196 - $140,000.

Executive Assistant, Bethesda Maryland

Company: Aledade

Location: Washington DC

Posted Dec 17, 2024

The Executive Assistant role at Aledade involves managing calendars, compiling data, serving as a first point of contact for various departments, and providing administrative support to a team of 24 executives. The role offers a hybrid work environment, a competitive benefits package, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Commercial Account Manager

Company: Radiant Digital

Location: Washington DC

Posted Dec 17, 2024

The Corporate Account Manager role involves building relationships with commercial clients, identifying opportunities, developing sales plans, providing excellent customer service, coordinating with internal teams, negotiating contracts, staying updated on industry trends, managing administrative tasks, supporting events, conducting market research, managing departmental budget, and overseeing the department. The role requires a strong focus on quantifiable results and return on investment.

Strategy & Transformation Consultant

Company: McChrystal Group

Location: Washington DC

Posted Dec 16, 2024

The Associate will be a direct contributor within the consulting business, enabling delivery at the highest possible level for partners and serving as a culture carrier. The Associate is integral in devising solutions to tackle dynamic challenges of clients and will be responsible for crafting high-impact deliverables. The Associate will employ analytical planning and tactical decision-making skills, manage projects and personnel, and support McChrystal Groups knowledge management efforts.

Junior Federal Account Manager

Company: Radiant Digital

Location: Washington DC

Posted Dec 17, 2024

Radiant Digital offers technology consulting and business solutions for commercial and government clients. They provide end-to-end solution delivery, single project execution, and strategic resources. The Federal Account Manager role involves building relationships, identifying opportunities, developing account plans, providing excellent customer service, coordinating with internal teams, negotiating contracts, staying updated on industry trends, managing administrative tasks, and supporting events. The company values CMMI Maturity Level III and ISO 9001 2015 certification, and experience in professional services, Treasury and HHS, and the federal government industry.

Business Development Executive - National Security Administration

Company: IBM

Location: US Washington

Posted Dec 17, 2024

A career in IBM Consulting's Federal Business Development Executive role involves growing sales within the NSA agency space, focusing on opportunities around Fort Meade, its current vendors, and their clients. The role requires a TSSCI + Full Scope Polygraph clearance, at least 7 years of delivering logistics and analytics business process solutions to NSA, and experience in client relationship management up to executive offices. Preferred skills include analytical and creative problem-solving, successful professional experience in the Intel community, and technical community leadership.

Senior BioStatistician

Company: BryceTech

Location: Washington DC

Posted Dec 17, 2024

BryceTech is a company that has been partnering with technology and R&D clients since 2017 to deliver mission and business success. They combine core competencies in analytics and engineering with domain expertise to help government agencies, Fortune 500 firms, and investors manage complex programs, develop IT tools, and forecast critical outcomes. They offer clients proprietary research-based models that enable evidence-based decision making. BryceTech is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Computer Hardware PhD Researcher

Company: University of Southern California

Location: Washington DC

Posted Dec 17, 2024

The University of Southern California's Information Sciences Institute (ISI) is seeking a Computer Hardware PhD Researcher to work on developing new hardware solutions for problems of national importance. The position is based in Arlington, VA and offers hybrid work options. The Researcher will collaborate with peers, propose innovations, develop prototypes, and publish results in top-tier conferences. They will also have opportunities to use ISIs resurgent MOSIS 20 service and collaborate with the Application-Specific Intelligent Computing Lab.

FMS Financial Program Analyst

Company: Seneca Holdings

Location: Washington DC

Posted Dec 16, 2024

The text describes a job posting for a Foreign Military Sales FMS Program Financial Analyst at Great Hill Solutions. The role involves financial execution monitoring and reporting, programmatic and administrative support, data analysis, and coordination with various stakeholders. The analyst will also assist in establishing reoccurring meetings, keeping the Country Finance Director informed, and identifying improvements to business processes.

Windows Mobile Device Systems Engineer (Expert)

Company: BAE Systems, Inc.

Location: Washington DC

Posted Dec 17, 2024

BAE Systems is looking for an experienced Windows Mobile Device Systems Engineer to support Azure Infrastructure, troubleshoot problem resolution, and integrate existing infrastructure services and new capabilities. The team consists of about 20 engineers and offers a flexible work environment. The candidate must have experience in Mobile Application Management, MAM, best practices, and CloudSAAS solutions.

Chapter Relations Specialist

Company: Association for Talent Development (ATD)

Location: Washington DC

Posted Dec 16, 2024

The Association for Talent Development (ATD) is seeking a Chapter Services Specialist to provide operational and strategic guidance to local chapters, develop resources to address content and skills gaps, audit chapter-related data, and promote ATD initiatives. The role requires a Bachelor's degree or relevant work experience, minimum two years of related experience, and excellent communication and project management skills. The position is a hybrid role with an office in Alexandria, VA, offering professional development opportunities, additional paid time off, and a wide range of benefits.

Business Development Representative-Lead Generation

Company: Wellist

Location: Washington DC

Posted Dec 16, 2024

Wellist is seeking a Business Development Representative to drive growth by expanding their footprint in the employer market. The role involves identifying and building sales leads, securing meetings for the sales team, and contributing to the company's mission to improve employee wellbeing. The ideal candidate is passionate, driven, and has exceptional communication skills.

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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