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Hiring data by role

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Ayla publishes live hiring data for 61 roles that government agencies and contractors hire, as of Nov 11, 2026. Each page shows open postings, employers hiring and advertised pay.

Software and data

Software engineerWrites, tests and ships the code behind an application or system.5,990477
Senior software engineerDesigns, builds and owns production software, and leads other engineers.921213
Machine learning engineerBuilds, trains and deploys machine learning and AI models.715201
Product managerDecides what a product team builds next, and why.561200
Data scientistUses statistics and code to answer questions from large datasets.521153
Data engineerBuilds the pipelines and stores that move and hold an organization's data.433128
Forward-deployed engineerBuilds software on site with a customer, often a government mission team.35284
Data analystTurns data into reports and dashboards that decisions rest on.340170
Product designerDesigns how a product works and looks, from research to screens.17686
GIS analystMaps and analyzes location data with GIS tools for planning and operations.9461
Data architectDesigns how an organization's data is modeled, stored and governed.8047

IT and cyber

Cybersecurity IT specialistProtects an organization's networks, systems and data from attack.1,804372
Systems administratorKeeps servers, accounts and core IT systems patched and running.978228
DevOps engineerAutomates how software is built, deployed and kept running.903224
Network engineerDesigns and maintains the networks an organization runs on.782171
Solutions architectDesigns how systems fit together before a team builds them.470128
IT support specialistSolves users' hardware, software and access problems.424164
Intelligence analystTurns collected information into assessments for decision makers.42496
ISSOKeeps an information system secure and its authorization to operate current.26974
Cloud engineerBuilds and runs systems on AWS, Azure or government cloud regions.23786
Database administratorRuns, tunes and secures an organization's databases.22981
Cloud architectDesigns how an organization's systems run on AWS, Azure or government cloud.8240

Engineering

Systems engineerMakes a complex system's parts meet its requirements together.4,857319
Test engineerPlans and runs the tests that prove a system works.1,837222
Mechanical engineerDesigns machines, vehicles and the parts they are made of.1,554282
Electrical engineerDesigns electrical systems, from circuit boards to power grids.1,483250
Engineering technicianBuilds, tests and maintains equipment alongside engineers.574152
Civil engineerDesigns and oversees roads, bridges, water systems and buildings.365137
Environmental engineerDesigns systems that keep air, water and land clean.11351
Aerospace engineerDesigns aircraft, spacecraft and missiles.7136

Acquisition and business

Program managerRuns a program's budget, schedule and people to deliver its results.2,033487
Project managerPlans a project and keeps its scope, schedule and budget on track.1,518414
Management analystStudies how an organization runs and recommends how to run it better.895255
AccountantKeeps the books, reconciles accounts and prepares financial statements.527322
Contract specialistBuys goods and services under procurement rules, and manages the contracts.481191
Financial analystAnalyzes spending, costs and forecasts to guide financial decisions.462172
Business analystTurns what the business needs into requirements a team can build.406154
AuditorChecks financial records and controls for accuracy and compliance.395194
HR specialistRuns hiring, pay, benefits and employee relations work.271169
Logistics management specialistPlans how equipment and supplies are bought, moved and maintained.22488
Public affairs specialistSpeaks for an organization to the press and the public.191133
Technical writerWrites the manuals, procedures and documentation a system needs.19081
Budget analystBuilds and tracks an organization's budget against its spending.157107
Instructional designerDesigns training courses and materials, from needs analysis to e-learning.14480
Grants management specialistAwards and oversees grants so the money is spent as the law allows.5635

Health

Registered nurseAssesses, treats and cares for patients under a nursing license.3,634172
Licensed practical nurseGives hands-on patient care under a registered nurse or doctor.1,093201
Social workerHelps people and families through health, housing and safety needs.891161
PsychologistAssesses and treats mental health under a psychology license.790189
PhysicianDiagnoses and treats patients as a licensed medical doctor.660108
PharmacistDispenses medication and advises patients and clinicians on its use.44674
Nurse practitionerDiagnoses and treats patients as an advanced practice nurse.389108
Medical technologistRuns the laboratory tests that diagnoses depend on.29149
AttorneyGives legal advice and represents an organization in legal matters.1,737461
Police officerPatrols, responds to calls and enforces the law.678306
Correctional officerKeeps order and safety in a jail or prison.440102
ParalegalResearches, drafts and manages cases in support of attorneys.423155
Emergency dispatcherAnswers 911 calls and sends police, fire and medical units.303181
FirefighterFights fires and answers medical and rescue calls.23176
Emergency management specialistPlans for disasters and coordinates the response when they hit.11872
Criminal investigatorInvestigates crimes and builds cases for prosecution.7836

Open postings · Ayla, Nov 11, 2026