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Ayla publishes live hiring data for 56 roles that government agencies and contractors hire, as of Sep 25, 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.5,000229
Senior software engineerDesigns, builds and owns production software, and leads other engineers.804110
Data scientistUses statistics and code to answer questions from large datasets.59291
Machine learning engineerBuilds, trains and deploys machine learning and AI models.569120
Data engineerBuilds the pipelines and stores that move and hold an organization's data.40290
Product managerDecides what a product team builds next, and why.380109
Data analystTurns data into reports and dashboards that decisions rest on.372133
Forward-deployed engineerBuilds software on site with a customer, often a government mission team.28039
Product designerDesigns how a product works and looks, from research to screens.13652

IT and cyber

Cybersecurity IT specialistProtects an organization's networks, systems and data from attack.1,683253
Systems administratorKeeps servers, accounts and core IT systems patched and running.853154
DevOps engineerAutomates how software is built, deployed and kept running.742121
Network engineerDesigns and maintains the networks an organization runs on.72998
Intelligence analystTurns collected information into assessments for decision makers.53166
Solutions architectDesigns how systems fit together before a team builds them.43477
IT support specialistSolves users' hardware, software and access problems.389124
Cloud engineerBuilds and runs systems on AWS, Azure or government cloud regions.28563
Database administratorRuns, tunes and secures an organization's databases.16147

Engineering

Systems engineerMakes a complex system's parts meet its requirements together.3,830180
Test engineerPlans and runs the tests that prove a system works.1,364120
Electrical engineerDesigns electrical systems, from circuit boards to power grids.1,223168
Mechanical engineerDesigns machines, vehicles and the parts they are made of.1,146169
Engineering technicianBuilds, tests and maintains equipment alongside engineers.527121
Civil engineerDesigns and oversees roads, bridges, water systems and buildings.391115
Environmental engineerDesigns systems that keep air, water and land clean.12647
Aerospace engineerDesigns aircraft, spacecraft and missiles.6123

Acquisition and business

Program managerRuns a program's budget, schedule and people to deliver its results.1,858339
Project managerPlans a project and keeps its scope, schedule and budget on track.1,301268
Management analystStudies how an organization runs and recommends how to run it better.967217
AccountantKeeps the books, reconciles accounts and prepares financial statements.583242
Contract specialistBuys goods and services under procurement rules, and manages the contracts.492161
AuditorChecks financial records and controls for accuracy and compliance.444170
Financial analystAnalyzes spending, costs and forecasts to guide financial decisions.409135
Business analystTurns what the business needs into requirements a team can build.347117
HR specialistRuns hiring, pay, benefits and employee relations work.312156
Public affairs specialistSpeaks for an organization to the press and the public.247139
Logistics management specialistPlans how equipment and supplies are bought, moved and maintained.20571
Budget analystBuilds and tracks an organization's budget against its spending.17995
Technical writerWrites the manuals, procedures and documentation a system needs.17555
Grants management specialistAwards and oversees grants so the money is spent as the law allows.7045

Health

Registered nurseAssesses, treats and cares for patients under a nursing license.2,876145
Licensed practical nurseGives hands-on patient care under a registered nurse or doctor.912163
PsychologistAssesses and treats mental health under a psychology license.838175
Social workerHelps people and families through health, housing and safety needs.807127
PhysicianDiagnoses and treats patients as a licensed medical doctor.62078
PharmacistDispenses medication and advises patients and clinicians on its use.31357
Nurse practitionerDiagnoses and treats patients as an advanced practice nurse.29293
Medical technologistRuns the laboratory tests that diagnoses depend on.20635
AttorneyGives legal advice and represents an organization in legal matters.1,672378
Police officerPatrols, responds to calls and enforces the law.608269
Correctional officerKeeps order and safety in a jail or prison.57280
ParalegalResearches, drafts and manages cases in support of attorneys.368137
Emergency dispatcherAnswers 911 calls and sends police, fire and medical units.267153
FirefighterFights fires and answers medical and rescue calls.19584
Emergency management specialistPlans for disasters and coordinates the response when they hit.11662
Criminal investigatorInvestigates crimes and builds cases for prosecution.10233

Open postings · Ayla, 2026-09-25