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Nightwing

Civil/Structural Engineer

Springfield, VA · On-site

... defense and resiliency, vulnerability research, ubiquitous technical surveillance, data ... Ability to travel to temporary assignments outside of the greater Washington DC Metropolitan area.

Nwis

Civil/Structural Engineer

Springfield, VA · On-site

... defense and resiliency, vulnerability research, ubiquitous technical surveillance, data ... Ability to travel to temporary assignments outside of the greater Washington DC Metropolitan area.

Nwis

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Springfield, VA · On-site

$109K - $144K/yr

... defense and resiliency, vulnerability research, ubiquitous technical surveillance, data ... Willingness and ability to travel for temporary assignments (less than 10% travel) Desired ...

Nightwing

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Springfield, VA · On-site

$109K - $144K/yr

... defense and resiliency, vulnerability research, ubiquitous technical surveillance, data ... Willingness and ability to travel for temporary assignments (less than 10% travel) Desired ...

Uottawa

Senior Analyst, IT Security

Campus, IL · On-site

$96K - $120K/yr

Employee Anticipated Duration in Months (for contracts and temporary assignments): N/A Job Family ... Responsible for researching and documenting various mitigation strategies. Provides information ...

Nwis

Field Utility Engineer

Sterling, VA · On-site

... defense and resiliency, vulnerability research, ubiquitous technical surveillance, data ... Extensive temporary duty assignments may include travel to hazardous/dangerous locations.

Nightwing

Field Utility Engineer

Sterling, VA · On-site

... defense and resiliency, vulnerability research, ubiquitous technical surveillance, data ... Extensive temporary duty assignments may include travel to hazardous/dangerous locations.

CENIC

Information Security Intern

La Mirada, CA · On-site

$20/hr

This is a temporary student position that may be either part-time in the academic year. Applicants ... Update risk management and vulnerability management tracking systems, as instructed * Provide other ...

Ucf

IT Client Support Specialist I

Orlando, FL

$42K - $43K/yr

Participate in vulnerability remediation efforts, including ticket creation, routing, and ... Serve in a temporary supervisory capacity when needed. * Perform other duties as assigned. Minimum ...

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How much do vulnerability researcher temporary jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 22, 2026, the average yearly pay for vulnerability researcher temporary in the United States is $113,102.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $67,000.00 and $154,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Vulnerability Researcher Temporary vs Vulnerability Analyst?

AspectVulnerability Researcher TemporaryVulnerability Analyst
CredentialsCertifications like OSCP, CEH often preferredSimilar certifications, often including CISSP or GIAC
Work EnvironmentTemporary projects, consulting firms, or contract rolesFull-time or contract roles within organizations or security firms
Industry UsageUsed in cybersecurity consulting, research labs, and freelance workCommon in corporate security teams, government agencies, and security firms

Both roles focus on identifying vulnerabilities, but Vulnerability Researcher Temporary typically involves short-term, project-based work, while Vulnerability Analyst roles are often ongoing positions within organizations. The main differences lie in employment type and work setting, though both require similar skills and certifications.

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Infographic showing various Vulnerability Researcher Temporary job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 9% Locum Tenens, 1% Internship, 4% As Needed, 48% Full Time, 1% Part Time, and 37% Temporary. Highlights an 80% Physical, 6% Hybrid, and 14% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $113,102 per year, or $54.4 per hour.

Operations Research Analysis SME

Systems Planning and Analysis

Alexandria, VA • On-site

$99K - $117K/yr

Full-time

Posted 20 days ago

Job description

Overview
Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. With over 50 years of business expertise and consistent growth, we are known for continuous innovation for our government customers, in both the US and abroad. Our exceptionally talented team is highly collaborative in spirit and practice, producing Results that Matter. Come work with the best! We offer opportunity, unique challenges, and clear-sighted commitment to the mission. SPA: Objective. Responsive. Trusted.
The Joint, Office of the Secretary of War, Interagency Division (JOID) provides expert support services to a range of customers spanning across the Department of Defense, Federal Civilian, and international markets. JOID provides a diverse portfolio of analytical and programmatic capabilities to help our customers make informed decisions on their most challenging issues.
The Critical Infrastructure Group (CIG) within JOID provides technical, programmatic, and analytical support to customers with missions in national security, including the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Health and Human Services (HHS), and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The Group brings technical and operational expertise in fields such as countering weapons of mass destruction, critical infrastructure protection, emergency response, and transportation safety.
We have a future need for an Operations Research SME to assist with systems engineering (SE) and testing and evaluation (T&E) programs in support of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The primary place of performance will be at SPA Headquarters in Alexandria, VA with regular visits to customer sites in VA and DC.
Responsibilities
The Operations Research Analysis SME will review and comment/revisions of program T&E documents and provide the Government advice. Help develop and update internal and external T&E processes and policy documents so they align with DHS directives and acquisition policy and provide decision-makers with sufficient T&E information for milestone decisions. Review Office of T&E processes and recommend improvements to program management and T&E execution, including internal process guides, best practices, and document workflows, using research of government and industry T&E/acquisition sources. Review, edit, and advise on a wide range of program T&E and acquisition documents (e.g., Operational Requirements Documents, Acquisition Strategies, Program Management Baselines/Plans, T&E strategies, Test Plans, TEMPs, test and system evaluation reports, LOAs, AoAs, and similar documents). Collaborate with Operational Test Directors and test teams to develop and revise test reports, and select/analyze data from all test phases to assess Critical Operating Issues, the system under test, and related systems in realistic operational scenarios.
Qualifications
Required:
  • Master's degree or equivalent credits/certifications.
  • 20+ years of experience.
  • DHS T&E Level 3, DAWIA T&E Practitioner Level 2/3, and/or CTEP (Certified Test and Evaluation Professional).
  • Proven ability to communicate effectively, both in written and verbal formats, with diverse stakeholders.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
  • Active Secret clearance with ability to obtain DHS Suitability.

Desired:
  • Experience in providing assistance to program planning and oversight, exercise, development, execution and evaluation; system level analysis; system integration support inclusive of understanding of threats and vulnerability; technical assessment & evaluation to support and complement the Government's technical experts in applying both acquisition efforts and RDT&E towards accomplishing the DHS mission.
  • Prior experience supporting DHS programs.
  • Active DHS Suitability.

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