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Washington, DC Jobs


As the national capital, Washington DC is known as the hub for the federal government. However, Washington DC jobs are not just limited to government professions. Law firms, lobbying firms, nonprofit organizations, and education institutions offer a large number of Washington DC jobs. Additionally, the recent gentrification of the area has also created a need in construction professionals.

Some of these large employers include The George Washington University, Georgetown University, Howard University, and Fannie Mae.


Washington DC's most recession proof jobs

As the economy continues to change most DCers look for DC jobs that can provide stability. According to our proprietary data, the following DC jobs prevailed as the most recession proof according to our most recent report:

  • Accounting Staff
  • Intel, Software Design/Development
  • Networking/System Administration
  • Sales Executive
For a complete copy of the report, definitions of the DC jobs described above and the methodology please click here: Recession Proof Jobs Report.
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We have a Broad Spectrum of Jobs in Washington, DC - Key Areas Include:
Professional accountants, auditors, tax specialists, and accounting support staff.
Administrative assistants, executive assistants, office/facilities managers, and receptionists. Legal administrative professions are covered in the Legal group. Medical administrative staff are covered in the Medical group.
Project managers, management consultants, C-level operations managers, business analysts, including those responsible for data analysis, as well as policy researchers.
Retail bank managers and tellers, loan specialists, and investment banking professionals.
Scientists, researchers, and laboratory staff primarily focused on quality assurance/control, the clinical development process, and bio-tech research.
Computer engineers and IT professionals, including software developers, system administrators, network and telecom engineers, DBAs, semiconductor engineers, testers, and help desk staff.
Trade professionals such as carpenters, construction managers, equipment technicians, HVAC installers, welders, oil/gas production workers, and also building engineers, custodians, and landscapers.
Account/customer support representatives and managers, call center managers specializing in workforce management, and technical customer support representatives.
Administrators, professors, teachers, librarians, researchers, and also corporate trainers.
Professional engineers specializing in civil, electrical, mechanical, and environmental engineering, also includes architects, CAD designers, interior designers, and defense-related systems engineers.
Journalists, including broadcast, online, and print, as well as film and television producers and production staff.
Specialists in government contracts administration and also intelligence analysts and translators.
Hotel and restaurant managers and staff, as well as travel, spa, and audio/visual associates.
HR generalists, recruiters, HRIS analysts, HR managers, benefits managers, and labor relations managers.
Insurances sales and service associates, including claims, underwriting, and actuarial/risk specialists.
Attorneys, paralegals, and also support staff such as legal secretaries.
Logistics, distribution, procurement, and supply chain professionals as well as warehouse workers, truck drivers, and production/manufacturing workers.
Marketing, advertising, and media buying professionals, including webmasters and graphic artists.
Medical professionals and staff, including doctors, nurses, medical assistants, counselors/social workers, records clerks, and hospital/practice administrators.
Realtors, appraisers, property managers, and leasing agents.
Retail sales associates, cashiers, store/district/regional managers, and also auditors, buyers, merchandise planning, and loss prevention specialists.
Corporate safety professionals as well as firefighters, police officers, emergency communication operators, and private security guards.
Sales professionals, including sales representatives, business developers (lead generation), sales and operations managers, and sales engineers. Retail managers and staff are covered in the Retail group.
Here is a sample of top jobs in Washington, DC
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