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Peraton

Junior Level Enterprise Architect

Chantilly, VA · On-site

$86K - $138K/yr

Provide data and analytical support to evaluate trade-offs between competing mission, operational ... equivalent junior-level Enterprise Architect experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Firebird AST

Junior Forensic Accountant

Arlington, VA · Hybrid

$54K - $68K/yr

Firebird AST is seeking a Junior Forensic Accountant to support the Homeland Security ... illicit trade finance, and other related areas of activity. * Strong understanding and working ...

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Aretum

Junior Accountant

Mclean, VA · Remote

$48K - $60K/yr

Job Summary Aretum is seeking a Junior Accountant to support daily accounting operations by ... Prepare financial schedules supporting elimination entries and resolve trading partner ...

Aretum

Junior Accountant

Mclean, VA · Remote

$48K - $61K/yr

Job Summary Aretum is seeking a Junior Accountant to support daily accounting operations by ... Prepare financial schedules supporting elimination entries and resolve trading partner ...

Aretum

Junior Accountant

Mclean, VA · On-site +1

$48K - $60K/yr

Job Summary Aretum is seeking a Junior Accountant to support daily accounting operations by ... Prepare financial schedules supporting elimination entries and resolve trading partner ...

Orchestra

Junior Associate, Public Affairs

Washington, DC · Hybrid

$50K - $60K/yr

ABOUT THE GLEN ECHO GROUP Glen Echo Group seeks a Junior Associate to join our fast-growing, DC ... Build introductory relationships with media contacts in national, political, technology and trade ...

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How much do junior trader jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for junior trader in Reston, VA is $28.04, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.02 and $34.52 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a junior trader do?

A typical day for a Junior Trader involves monitoring financial markets, analyzing economic news, and executing trades under the guidance of senior traders. You will spend much of your time tracking specific securities or commodities, preparing reports on market trends, and contributing to the research that informs trading strategies. Junior Traders often work in a team-driven environment, collaborating closely with analysts, risk managers, and other traders. The pace can be fast, especially during market hours, but this routine offers valuable hands-on learning and exposure to different asset classes, setting you up for future advancement within the trading or investment field.

What is a junior trader?

A Junior Trader assists senior traders in executing trades, analyzing market trends, and managing financial portfolios. They monitor market activity, research investment opportunities, and help develop trading strategies. Junior Traders typically work in fast-paced environments such as investment banks, hedge funds, or proprietary trading firms. Strong analytical skills, risk management abilities, and a solid understanding of financial markets are essential for this role.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a junior trader?

To thrive as a Junior Trader, you need strong analytical skills, solid quantitative aptitude, and a degree in finance, economics, mathematics, or a related field. Familiarity with trading platforms, financial modeling software, and data analysis tools—as well as knowledge of regulations like Series 7 or CFA Level I (where applicable)—is valuable. Excellent attention to detail, resilience under pressure, and effective communication skills help differentiate successful Junior Traders. These abilities ensure you can execute trades accurately, interpret market signals quickly, and collaborate well with team members in high-stakes environments.

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Systems Engineer Junior-Level 112-009

IC-CAP LLC

Springfield, VA • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 2 days ago

Job description

Systems Engineer (Junior-Level):
Overall Assignment Description:
Junior-level Systems Engineers employ a multi-discipline approach to requirements engineering, solutions engineering, scheduling, reliability, resiliency, services development, integration, test and evaluation, maintainability and analysis across the National System of Geospatial-intelligence (NSG), Allied System of Geospatial-intelligence (ASG) and Federal Agencies to ensure timely and accurate GEOINT.
Duties include:
  • Assists Mid-Level engineers and the Government in requirements engineering, solutions engineering, scheduling, reliability, resiliency, services development, integration, test and evaluation, maintainability and analysis across the National System of Geospatial-intelligence (NSG), Allied System of Geospatial-intelligence (ASG) and Federal Agencies.
  • Assists in planning, analysis/traceability of user requirements, architectures traceability, procedures, and problems to automate or improve existing systems and review cloud service capabilities, workflow, and scheduling limitations.
  • Assists in develop solutions designs based on analysis of requirements and new technology.
  • Assists the Government in the capture and translation of mission and customer requirements/needs into systems/capability requirements and solutions.
  • Supports the analyses and allocation of requirements to systems architecture components and executing programs.
  • Assists the Government in performing systems integration activities.
  • Assists with Analysis of Alternatives (AoAs), Course of Actions (CoAs), Trade Studies, and Engineering Assessments.
  • Assist the Government in strategic technical planning, project management, performance engineering, risk management and interface design.

Skills and Experience:
Required:
  • Junior-level working system engineering experience in government or industry.

Desired:
  • Working knowledge of Model Based Systems Engineering Experience and languages.
  • Working knowledge of Software Development Frameworks.
  • Working knowledge in the field of geospatial intelligence.

Education and Experience:
  • 0 to 6+ years' experience.
  • Bachelors degree or higher in Systems Engineering or in related technical or scientific fields such as engineering, physics, mathematics, operations research, engineering management, Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, or related STEM degree program, or equivalent Junior level experience as a Systems Engineer.

Security Clearance:
  • DoD Approved Clearance and Poly

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