ZipRecruiter

Log In

1

Federal Defender Jobs in Washington (NOW HIRING)

Booz Allen Hamilton

District Defend Product Manager

Mclean, VA · On-site

$99K - $225K/yr

  • Medical

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

District Defend is a software-based zerotrust security platform, scaled across the Federal Government space that proactively protects organizational data, devices, and networks through dynamic ...

previous pagenext page

Showing results 21-40

All JobsFederal Defender JobsFederal Defender Jobs in Washington

Federal Defender information

See Washington salary details

$53.2K

$89K

$149.5K

How much do federal defender jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for federal defender in Washington is $89,008.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $72,500.00 and $97,400.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a federal defender?

Federal defenders are attorneys who provide legal representation to individuals charged with federal crimes who cannot afford to hire private counsel. They are part of the federal public defender system, which is designed to ensure that everyone has access to fair legal defense, regardless of their financial situation. Federal defenders handle a variety of cases, ranging from drug offenses to white-collar crimes, and work to protect the rights of the accused throughout the federal criminal justice process.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a federal defender?

To thrive as a Federal Defender, you need a Juris Doctor (JD) degree, bar admission, and a comprehensive understanding of federal criminal law and procedure. Familiarity with legal research databases like Westlaw or LexisNexis, and experience with case management systems, are typically required. Exceptional advocacy, negotiation, and communication skills, along with empathy and resilience, help distinguish outstanding defenders. These competencies are essential for ensuring effective legal representation, protecting clients' rights, and navigating the complexities of the federal justice system.

What are some common challenges faced by federal defenders in managing their caseloads?

Federal Defenders often handle a high volume of complex cases, which can require balancing tight deadlines, thorough legal research, and frequent court appearances. Managing client communication and building trust, especially with clients facing serious charges, can be demanding. Collaboration with investigators, paralegals, and other attorneys is essential to prepare effective defenses. Staying up to date with changes in federal law and procedure is also a key part of the role, as is maintaining a commitment to ethical and diligent representation under often challenging circumstances.

What is the difference between Federal Defender vs Public Defender?

AspectFederal DefenderPublic Defender
CredentialsJuris Doctor, bar admission, specialized federal criminal law knowledgeJuris Doctor, bar admission, state-specific criminal law knowledge
Work EnvironmentFederal courts, federal criminal casesState courts, state criminal cases
EmployerFederal Public Defender ServiceCounty or state government agencies
Industry UsageFederal criminal defenseState criminal defense

The main difference between a Federal Defender and a Public Defender lies in their jurisdiction and employer. Federal Defenders work in federal courts handling federal criminal cases, while Public Defenders serve in state courts handling state criminal cases. Both roles require a Juris Doctor, bar admission, and strong criminal law knowledge, but their scope and employer differ significantly.

What cities in Washington are hiring for Federal Defender jobs?

Cities in Washington with the most Federal Defender job openings:

Federal Defender jobs near you
Infographic showing various Federal Defender job openings in Washington as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 18% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $89,008 per year, or $42.8 per hour.

Federal Market Intelligence Analyst

Shorepoint Inc.

Herndon, VA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 5 days ago

Job description

Who we are:


ShorePoint is a fast-growing, industry recognized and award-winning cybersecurity services firm with a focus on high-profile, high-threat, private and public-sector customers who demand experience and proven security models to protect their data. ShorePoint subscribes to a "work hard, play hard" mentality and celebrates individual and company successes. We are passionate about our mission and going above and beyond to deliver for our customers. We are equally passionate about an environment that supports creativity, accountability, diversity, inclusion and a focus on giving back to our community.


The Perks:


As recognized members of the Cyber Elite, we work together in partnership to defend our nation's critical infrastructure while building meaningful and exciting career development opportunities in a culture tailored to the individuals technical and professional growth. We are committed to the belief that our team members do their best work when they are happy and well cared for. In support of this philosophy, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including major carriers for health care providers. Highlighted benefits offered: 144 hours of PTO, 11 holidays, 85% of insurance premium covered, 401k, continued education, certifications maintenance and reimbursement and more.


Who we're looking for:


We are seeking a Federal Market Intelligence Analyst to support the Business Development and Capture organization through federal market intelligence, opportunity analysis, budget research, competitive insights and pipeline analytics. This role identifies and qualifies opportunities, analyzes federal spending and procurement trends and develops actionable insights to support data-driven growth decisions. The Federal Market Intelligence Analyst position serves as a strategic partner to Business Development (BD), Capture and executive leadership by transforming procurement, budgetary and historical contract data into meaningful business intelligence. This is a unique opportunity to shape the growth, development and culture of an exciting and fast-growing company in the cybersecurity market.


What you'll be doing:


  • Monitor System for Award Management (SAM.gov), GovWin, Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS), USAspending, agency forecasts and other federal procurement sources to identify emerging opportunities.
  • Identify and track opportunities aligned with ShorePoint capabilities and growth priorities.
  • Perform early opportunity qualification assessments, including vehicle fit, capability alignment, incumbent and competitive analysis, opportunity timing and capability gap analysis.
  • Support go/no-go decisions through comprehensive quantitative and qualitative research and analysis.
  • Analyze federal budgets, appropriations, congressional justifications and agency spending trends to correlate budget priorities with business opportunities.
  • Monitor executive orders, Office of Management and Budget (OMB) memoranda, Inspector General (IG) and Government Accountability Office (GAO) reports, agency strategic plans and cybersecurity initiatives related to Zero Trust, Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM), artificial intelligence (AI), post-quantum cryptography (PQC) readiness and cyber modernization.
  • Analyze and synthesize federal market intelligence, procurement trends and budget data to develop strategic insights and initial investment recommendations that support capability growth and corporate growth priorities.
  • Develop dashboards and reports to support pipeline health, qualification metrics, capture prioritization and forecast accuracy.
  • Support go/no-go decisions through comprehensive quantitative and qualitative research and analysis.
  • Identify trends across agencies, contract vehicles and capability areas to support forecast accuracy and growth planning.
  • Research historical procurement data using FPDS, USAspending and agency procurement records.
  • Track incumbents, subcontractors, award amounts, contract vehicles and recompete timelines.
  • Develop competitive profiles, customer spending histories and maintain historical win/loss and pipeline analytics.


What you need to know:


  • Federal procurement processes, market intelligence and opportunity qualifications.
  • Federal budgeting, appropriations, procurement trends and agency spending analysis.
  • Competitive intelligence, pipeline analytics and growth planning.
  • Federal procurement and market research tools, including SAM.gov, GovWin, FPDS and USAspending.
  • Federal cybersecurity initiatives and market drivers, including Zero Trust, CDM, AI, PQC readiness and cyber modernization.
  • Dashboard development, reporting and data analysis to support business development and capture decision-making.


Must have's:


  • 5+ years of experience.
  • Experience in the federal market.
  • Technical and industry experience, including extensive research experience.
  • Experience with Microsoft products, SharePoint and Salesforce.
  • Ability to think critically and independently while working in a cross-functional role.
  • Applicants must currently be a U.S. citizen and eligible to obtain and maintain a security clearance, if required.


Beneficial to have:


  • Cybersecurity background.
  • One or more of the following certifications: Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Research Analyst, Certified Market Research Analyst or other certification requiring knowledge of industry best practices.


Where it's done:


  • Remote (Herndon, VA)

Apply