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Hiring data by role

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Ayla publishes live hiring data for 56 roles that government agencies and contractors hire, as of Oct 10, 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.5,657409
Senior software engineerDesigns, builds and owns production software, and leads other engineers.845174
Machine learning engineerBuilds, trains and deploys machine learning and AI models.661195
Data scientistUses statistics and code to answer questions from large datasets.497116
Product managerDecides what a product team builds next, and why.463157
Data engineerBuilds the pipelines and stores that move and hold an organization's data.382124
Data analystTurns data into reports and dashboards that decisions rest on.335152
Forward-deployed engineerBuilds software on site with a customer, often a government mission team.29272
Product designerDesigns how a product works and looks, from research to screens.15573

IT and cyber

Cybersecurity IT specialistProtects an organization's networks, systems and data from attack.1,634330
Systems administratorKeeps servers, accounts and core IT systems patched and running.881195
DevOps engineerAutomates how software is built, deployed and kept running.788201
Network engineerDesigns and maintains the networks an organization runs on.689140
Solutions architectDesigns how systems fit together before a team builds them.443114
IT support specialistSolves users' hardware, software and access problems.407153
Intelligence analystTurns collected information into assessments for decision makers.40581
Cloud engineerBuilds and runs systems on AWS, Azure or government cloud regions.27792
Database administratorRuns, tunes and secures an organization's databases.21969

Engineering

Systems engineerMakes a complex system's parts meet its requirements together.4,397291
Test engineerPlans and runs the tests that prove a system works.1,609196
Mechanical engineerDesigns machines, vehicles and the parts they are made of.1,392232
Electrical engineerDesigns electrical systems, from circuit boards to power grids.1,337215
Engineering technicianBuilds, tests and maintains equipment alongside engineers.526139
Civil engineerDesigns and oversees roads, bridges, water systems and buildings.311111
Environmental engineerDesigns systems that keep air, water and land clean.11048
Aerospace engineerDesigns aircraft, spacecraft and missiles.7335

Acquisition and business

Program managerRuns a program's budget, schedule and people to deliver its results.1,911429
Project managerPlans a project and keeps its scope, schedule and budget on track.1,357351
Management analystStudies how an organization runs and recommends how to run it better.923240
AccountantKeeps the books, reconciles accounts and prepares financial statements.551279
Contract specialistBuys goods and services under procurement rules, and manages the contracts.466167
AuditorChecks financial records and controls for accuracy and compliance.428174
Financial analystAnalyzes spending, costs and forecasts to guide financial decisions.412149
Business analystTurns what the business needs into requirements a team can build.396150
HR specialistRuns hiring, pay, benefits and employee relations work.306177
Public affairs specialistSpeaks for an organization to the press and the public.216133
Logistics management specialistPlans how equipment and supplies are bought, moved and maintained.19382
Technical writerWrites the manuals, procedures and documentation a system needs.18681
Budget analystBuilds and tracks an organization's budget against its spending.16092
Grants management specialistAwards and oversees grants so the money is spent as the law allows.5541

Health

Registered nurseAssesses, treats and cares for patients under a nursing license.3,114160
Licensed practical nurseGives hands-on patient care under a registered nurse or doctor.863181
Social workerHelps people and families through health, housing and safety needs.752141
PsychologistAssesses and treats mental health under a psychology license.699167
PhysicianDiagnoses and treats patients as a licensed medical doctor.56788
PharmacistDispenses medication and advises patients and clinicians on its use.38361
Nurse practitionerDiagnoses and treats patients as an advanced practice nurse.28287
Medical technologistRuns the laboratory tests that diagnoses depend on.17435
AttorneyGives legal advice and represents an organization in legal matters.1,651402
Police officerPatrols, responds to calls and enforces the law.611270
Correctional officerKeeps order and safety in a jail or prison.50791
ParalegalResearches, drafts and manages cases in support of attorneys.442148
Emergency dispatcherAnswers 911 calls and sends police, fire and medical units.266163
FirefighterFights fires and answers medical and rescue calls.16483
Criminal investigatorInvestigates crimes and builds cases for prosecution.8734
Emergency management specialistPlans for disasters and coordinates the response when they hit.8451

Open postings · Ayla, 2026-10-10