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Remote Dog Trainer Jobs in Virginia (NOW HIRING)

ENGINEER/SCIENTIST

Dahlgren, VA · On-site +1

$101K - $156K/yr

... LCS, DOG 1000, and SSDS. * You will be part of a team responsible for the development of ... OR Combination of education and experience college-level education, training, and/or technical ...

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How much do remote dog trainer jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 22, 2026, the average hourly pay for remote dog trainer in Virginia is $19.23, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.28 and $20.24 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a remote dog trainer?

A Remote Dog Trainer job involves training dogs and coaching pet owners virtually through video calls, online courses, or live chat. Trainers use positive reinforcement techniques to address behavioral issues, obedience training, and specialized skills. This role requires strong communication skills, expertise in dog behavior, and the ability to guide pet owners effectively without in-person interaction. Many remote trainers work independently, for a company, or offer virtual classes.

What does a remote dog trainer do?

A typical day for a Remote Dog Trainer involves conducting virtual training sessions with clients and their dogs, developing customized training plans, and providing guidance through video calls or online platforms. You may spend additional time following up with clients via email or messaging, reviewing videos of client progress, and documenting case notes. Collaboration with other trainers or behavior consultants may be part of the role, especially when working for a larger training company. The remote nature of the job allows for flexible scheduling but also requires strong self-management skills to balance multiple clients and administrative tasks.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a remote dog trainer?

To thrive as a Remote Dog Trainer, you need expertise in canine behavior, training techniques, and strong instructional skills, often supported by certification from organizations like the CCPDT or APDT. Comfort with video conferencing platforms, remote teaching tools, and online client management systems is typically required. Excellent communication, patience, and problem-solving abilities help trainers effectively coach pet owners and motivate positive behavior changes. These skills ensure successful client relationships, clear training outcomes, and adaptability in remote work settings.

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Infographic showing various Remote Dog Trainer job openings in Virginia as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 72% Full Time, 24% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $40,002 per year, or $19.2 per hour.

ENGINEER/SCIENTIST

Naval Sea Systems Command

Dahlgren, VA • On-site, Remote

$101K - $156K/yr

Full-time

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This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.
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Duties
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  • You will be working advanced combat system integration technical activities.
  • You will apply systems engineering, requirements engineering, systems engineering process/management, architecture engineering and initial design on advanced integration concepts.
  • You will provide subject matter expertise to NSWCDD and contribute to engineering efforts for the areas of capability upgrades into combat systems such as AEGIS, LCS, DOG 1000, and SSDS.
  • You will be part of a team responsible for the development of architecture, requirements, and integration options for surface combat systems, including development of integration concept models/papers and support for performance and cost analysis.
  • You will work closely with various agencies, warfare centers, academia and across departments to lead, develop and oversee system engineering efforts.
  • You will provide programmatic support to sponsors and stakeholders in areas related to Combat Systems and new weapon integration in combat systems.

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Conditions of employment
  • Must be a US Citizen.
  • Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
  • Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
  • New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
  • Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
  • This position is covered under the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA). Certification in the Acquisition Functional Area and category assigned to the position is required within established category timeframes.
  • Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test. You will be subject to random testing.
  • This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.

Qualifications
In addition to meeting the basic education requirement, your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the ND-03 (GS-09/11 equivalent) pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector as a professional scientist or engineer applying systems engineering principles to research, analyze, interpret, evaluate and develop a software intensive system.
Examples of qualifying experience may include (1) experience with systems engineering analysis and design; (2) experience with agile development, data analytics and Model-Based System Engineering (MBSE) tools, (3) experience supporting the development of fast pace prototyping activities; (4) knowledge of systems engineering principles, methodologies, and best practices for delivering value on assigned tasking; (5) experience conducting engineering design, development and analysis that results in the identification and recommendation of systems functionality that satisfy required capabilities for warfighters; (6) Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.
Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1500/mathematics-series-1520/
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1500/computer-science-series-1550/
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
Education
Applicants must meet at least one of the following positive education qualifications requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Standards Manual:
For the 0801 Professional Engineering Series and 0850 Electrical Engineering Series:
Degree: Engineering. To be acceptable, the program must: (1) lead to a bachelor's degree in a school of engineering with at least one program accredited by ABET; or (2) include differential and integral calculus and courses (more advanced than first-year physics and chemistry) in five of the following seven areas of engineering science or physics: (a) statics, dynamics; (b) strength of materials (stress-strain relationships); (c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics; (d) thermodynamics; (e) electrical fields and circuits; (f) nature and properties of materials (relating particle and aggregate structure to properties); and (g) any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics.
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Combination of education and experience college-level education, training, and/or technical experience that furnished (1) a thorough knowledge of the physical and mathematical sciences underlying engineering, and (2) a good understanding, both theoretical and practical, of the engineering sciences and techniques and their applications to one of the branches of engineering. The adequacy of such background must be demonstrated by one of the following:
1. Professional registration or licensure Current registration as an Engineer Intern (EI), Engineer in Training (EIT)1 , or licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE) by any State, the District of Columbia, Guam, or Puerto Rico. Absent other means of qualifying under this standard, those applicants who achieved such registration by means other than written test (e.g., State grandfather or eminence provisions) are eligible only for positions that are within or closely related to the specialty field of their registration. For example, an applicant who attains registration through a State Board's eminence provision as a manufacturing engineer typically would be rated eligible only for manufacturing engineering positions.
2. Written Test Evidence of having successfully passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE)2 examination or any other written test required for professional registration by an engineering licensure board in the various States, the District of Columbia, Guam, and Puerto Rico.
3. Specified academic courses Successful completion of at least 60 semester hours of courses in the physical, mathematical, and engineering sciences and that included the courses specified in the basic requirements under paragraph A. The courses must be fully acceptable toward meeting the requirements of an engineering program as described in paragraph A.
4. Related curriculum Successful completion of a curriculum leading to a bachelor's degree in an appropriate scientific field, e.g., engineering technology, physics, chemistry, architecture, computer science, mathematics, hydrology, or geology, may be accepted in lieu of a bachelor's degree in engineering, provided the applicant has had at least 1 year of professional engineering experience acquired under professional engineering supervision and guidance. Ordinarily there should be either an established plan of intensive training to develop professional engineering competence, or several years of prior professional engineering-type experience, e.g., in interdisciplinary positions. (The above examples of related curricula are not all inclusive.)
For the 1520 Professional Mathematics Series:
Degree: mathematics; or the equivalent of a major that included at least 24 semester hours in mathematics.
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Combination of education and experience courses equivalent to a major in mathematics (including at least 24 semester hours in mathematics), as shown above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.
For the 1550 Professional Computer Science Series:
Degree: computer science; or bachelor's degree with 30 semester hours in a combination of mathematics, statistics, and computer science. At least 15 of the 30 semester hours must have included any combination of statistics and mathematics that included differential and integral calculus. All academic degrees and course work must be from accredited or pre-accredited institutions.
Additional information
The Secretary of Defense has ordered a department-wide hiring freeze subject to certain limited exceptions. This position is subject to the DoD hiring freeze. Offers of employment related to this vacancy announcement will not be executed until the position has an approved exemption.
This position is part of the Warfare Centers Personnel Demonstration Project. The ND-4 pay band encompasses positions equivalent to GS-12 and GS-13.
This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.
Several vacancies may be filled.
A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.
Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf.
Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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