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Washington DC · United States
Hiring in Washington DC now
- Open roles tracked
- 710+
- Most in-demand
- Project Manager
- Median advertised pay
- $135k / yr
- Time zone
- ET (UTC−5 / −4)
Who is hiring in Washington DC right now
The employers with the most open roles in Scowter's Washington DC index this week, and the roles they hire for most. Tap a role to see the live jobs.
Companies hiring the most
- GUGuidehouse13 open roles
- AMAmentum10 open roles
- DADayforce9 open roles
- ISISI Professional Services8 open roles
- RERedhorse Corporation8 open roles
- SMSmithsonian Institution8 open roles
Advertised pay in Washington DC jobs that show it: median $135k a year, most between $98k and $183k (converted to US dollars, from 231 postings).
Your Washington DC job hunt, done for you
We apply for you
Tailored applications to Washington DC roles that fit you, on company sites, LinkedIn and the 150+ boards we search.
Your CV, matched to each job
Every application gets a CV and cover letter written for that role, so it gets past the screening software.
We reach Washington DC recruiters
We message the recruiters and hiring managers behind your applications, then follow up.
You go to the interviews
Interviews land in your calendar. Until then, you rest and spend time with your family.
Job hunting in Washington DC: what to know
The local facts that change how you apply in Washington DC.
Where the employers are
Downtown and K Street, Capitol Hill, Northern Virginia and the Navy Yard.
Biggest hiring sectors
federal government and contractors, defense, consulting, policy and nonprofits and cybersecurity.
Work permits
US employers check work authorization (Form I-9) before day one. Overseas hires usually need a visa such as the H-1B, and many postings say up front whether they sponsor.
Notice periods
Two weeks' notice is the norm in the US, so employers often want someone who can start within a month.
Time zone and pay
Washington DC runs on ET (UTC−5 / −4). Salaries are paid in USD ($).
Finding a job in Washington DC: common questions
How can I find a job in Washington DC faster?
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Apply where the demand is, and apply early. Right now Project Manager, Data Scientist and Software Engineer have the most openings in Washington DC. Apply in the first days a job is posted, tailor your CV to each role and message the recruiter. Scowter's Hire Us team does all of this for you.
Which companies are hiring in Washington DC?
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This week the employers with the most open roles in Scowter's Washington DC index include Guidehouse, Amentum, Dayforce and ISI Professional Services. New jobs go live every day; see them all on the Washington DC jobs page.
Do I need a work permit to work in Washington DC?
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US employers check work authorization (Form I-9) before day one. Overseas hires usually need a visa such as the H-1B, and many postings say up front whether they sponsor.
Which parts of Washington DC have the most jobs?
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Most Washington DC employers are based in Downtown and K Street, Capitol Hill, Northern Virginia and the Navy Yard. Living or commuting near them widens the roles you can say yes to.
Can Scowter apply to Washington DC jobs for me?
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Yes. Tell us the roles you want and that you are targeting Washington DC. Our team applies to matching Washington DC jobs every day, tailors your CV for each one, contacts recruiters and follows up, so you can relax with your family while the hunt runs.
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