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Devops Engineer, Federal

Washington, DC · On-site

$59.50 - $81.50/hr

Required : • Strong engineering foundation with a proven ability to build, debug, and maintain ... • Direct experience in, implementing compliance and security controls required for federal or ...

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Bachelor's or Master's or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related ... 7+ years of direct hands-on experience in AI/ML platforms, high-performance computing, or ...

... Director of Sales  to lead our sales team and drive revenue growth for MatrixSpace's unique ... Partner closely with product, engineering, and marketing teams to align customer feedback with ...

... Director, Structural Engineer to join our team in Buffalo, NY. We are seeking a candidate with ... Federal engineering, construction, and safety regulations, and providing pragmatic direction to ...

... Director, Structural Engineer to join our team in Buffalo, NY. We are seeking a candidate with ... Federal engineering, construction, and safety regulations, and providing pragmatic direction to ...

Design Engineer I

Chicago, IL · On-site

$33 - $48/hr

... directed by senior engineers. * Stay current with advancements in civil engineering design ... Knowledge of local, state, and federal engineering standards and permitting processes. * Engineer ...

Design Engineer I

Chicago, IL · On-site

$33 - $48/hr

... directed by senior engineers. * Stay current with advancements in civil engineering design ... Knowledge of local, state, and federal engineering standards and permitting processes. * Engineer ...

Design Engineer I

Chicago, IL · On-site

$33 - $48/hr

... directed by senior engineers. * Stay current with advancements in civil engineering design ... Knowledge of local, state, and federal engineering standards and permitting processes. * Engineer ...

Vice President, Structural Engineering

Herndon, VA · On-site

$185K - $238K/yr

... Federal engineering, construction, and safety regulations. Offers administrative and technical ... Direct and oversee technical reviews, ensuring adherence to QA/QC procedures and appropriate ...

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How much do director federal engineering jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for director federal engineering in the United States is $194,709.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $141,500.00 and $253,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Director Federal Engineering vs Federal Systems Engineer?

AspectDirector Federal EngineeringFederal Systems Engineer
CredentialsBachelor's or higher in engineering, often with management experienceBachelor's or higher in engineering or related field, with technical certifications
Work EnvironmentOversees teams, manages projects, strategic planningDesigns, develops, and tests federal systems, technical implementation
Employer & Industry UsageGovernment agencies, defense contractors, large tech firmsDefense contractors, government agencies, aerospace firms
Search & Comparison IntentLeadership, management, strategic roles in federal engineeringTechnical, engineering design, system implementation roles

The main difference is that the Director Federal Engineering focuses on leadership, strategy, and managing engineering teams, while the Federal Systems Engineer is more hands-on, involved in designing and implementing federal systems. Both roles require technical expertise, but the director position emphasizes management and oversight.

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Infographic showing various Director Federal Engineering job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 7% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $194,709 per year, or $93.6 per hour.
Business Development Director- Federal Civilian with Security Clearance

Business Development Director- Federal Civilian with Security Clearance

Peraton

Reston, VA

$176K - $282K/yr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 10 days ago


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Job description

About Peraton Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure. About The Role Peraton is seeking a dynamic Business Development Director to drive growth within our Federal Civilian accounts. This role is an integral part of the Citizen Security and Public Services growth team and collaborates closely with operational and functional leaders across the organization. The ideal candidate will possess knowledge of the federal civilian landscape, with proven experience in identifying and developing new business opportunities. Responsibilities include evaluating market trends, building strong customer and partner relationships, and developing compelling business cases that align customer needs with Peraton's capabilities and differentiators. A qualified candidate will have: * Demonstrated successful track record of supporting and winning contracts across Federal Civilian organizations and the broader federal civilian community.
* Current broad market relationships and proven experience building relationships with strategic teaming partners (prime and sub).
* Developed and mature key relationships across federal civilian government agencies.
* Ability to think strategically and operate independently.Responsibilities * Manages resources to create, identify, develop, and qualify opportunities that align to the company's strategic campaigns that result in meaningful and measurable revenue growth.
* Achieve acquisition and sales goals through winning new business, contract recompetes, teaming, and organic program growth.
* Develop and maintain an active strategic growth plan, and the associated pipeline, in alignment and consistent with corporate campaign strategy and goals.
* Primary interface with customer community for assigned opportunities.
* Builds customer relationships through effective communications.
* Develop strategies to "shape" requirements and acquisition strategy.
* Identify and target new business markets, adjacencies, and partnerships.
* Embrace the Peraton Business Acquisition Process in daily activities and effectively manage and communicate all the opportunities and plans for management and technical teams.
* Assist in guiding potential customers by demonstrating technology solutions, architectures, capabilities, and potential acquisition paths for early stage opportunities, working with internal technical and program management teams to develop responses for requests for information (RFI), market survey's, white papers, presentations, briefings, and major event demonstrations.
Qualifications Required Qualifications * 16+ years related work experience with a minimum of 3+ yrs related to business development, capture, or technical and engineering solutions with * Must have a demonstrated track record of successful pursuits in excess of $30M.
* Must be able to travel up to 25% for customer/partner meetings and conferences.
* Must be able to obtain a Secret security clearance.
* US CitizenshipDesired Qualifications * Deep and current understanding of customer's activities and needs to leverage Peraton strengths and core values.
* Must demonstrate high energy, integrity, strong business acumen, professionalism, and commitment.
* Highly effective communicator to all levels within the company and with clients.
Details Target Salary Range: $176,000 - $282,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Benefits Statement: Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits. Application Statements: The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in the role and the Company. During the review of your application, you may be required to participate in an on-camera interview, as well as participate in a process to verify your identity. EEO:Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.

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At Peraton, we re at the forefront of delivering the next big thing every day. We re the partner of choice to help solve some of the world s most daunting challenges, delivering bold, new solutions to keep people around the world safer and more secure.

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10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Herndon, VA, US

Year founded

2017