26 people and recruiting jobs are open in Washington, DC area, on employers' own career pages, from 24 employers. 92 percent of these postings list a pay range. The middle half of listed pay runs from $109,295 to $140,054, with a median of $130,369. The places with the most are Alexandria, VA (7); Fairfax, VA (2); Falls Church, VA (2). A typical posting has been open 9 days.
This page covers the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau. It includes Alexandria, VA; Fairfax, VA; Falls Church, VA, and 10 other places.
District of Columbia requires employers to list a pay range in many postings, so the pay figures here come from the employers' own ranges.
Applications here go through USAJOBS (84%), Workday (13%), iCIMS (3%).
Open people and recruiting jobs
Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Department of Homeland Security
Irving, TX · Posted Oct 16
Human Resources Specialist (Information Systems)
$136,736 to $187,093 a year24% above the median listed hereSeen todayNew this weekFederal (USAJOBS)
View Common Definitions of terms found in this announcement. Organizational Location: These positions are located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S.
National Cemetery Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
Posted Oct 16
Human Resource Specialist (Recruitment & Placement/Classification)
$102,415 to $133,142 a year10% below the median listed hereSeen todayNew this weekFederal (USAJOBS)
This position is assigned to the National Cemetery Administration, Human Resource Center located in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Washington Headquarters Services, Department of Defense
Alexandria, VA · Posted Oct 16
Human Resources Specialist (Recruitment/Placement)
$102,415 to $158,322 a yearSeen todayNew this weekFederal (USAJOBS)
This position is in the Washington Headquarters Services (WHS), Human Resources Directorate, Personnel Services Division.
National Cemetery Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
Posted Oct 16
Supervisory Human Resources Specialist
$143,913 to $187,093 a year27% above the median listed hereSeen todayNew this weekFederal (USAJOBS)
This position is assigned to located at the National Cemetery Administration, Human Resources Service which is located in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Patent and Trademark Office, Department of Commerce
Alexandria, VA · Posted Oct 15
Human Resources Assistant (Employee Relations)
$57,736 to $83,119 a year46% below the median listed hereSeen todayNew this weekEntry levelFederal (USAJOBS)
This position is located in the Office of the Chief Administrative Officer, Office of Human Resources, Employee Relations Division.
Target
Alexandria, VA · Posted Oct 15
Human Resources Expert
Seen todayNew this week
The role of a Human Resources Expert can provide you with the skills and experience of :
U.S. Courts, Judicial Branch
Alexandria, VA · Posted Oct 14
Human Resources Manager
$70,623 to $187,093 a yearSeen todayNew this weekFederal (USAJOBS)
The role requires strong knowledge of judicial rules and regulations, exceptional organizational and recordkeeping skills, and the ability to serve as a…
Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys, Department of Justice
Posted Oct 13
Human Resources Assistant (OA)
$51,957 to $67,543 a year54% below the median listed hereSeen todayNew this weekEntry levelFederal (USAJOBS)
Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of…
Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
Phoenix, AZ and 17 more places · Posted Oct 13
Human Resources Assistant (Recruitment and Placement)
$40,736 to $73,796 a year56% below the median listed hereSeen todayNew this weekEntry levelFederal (USAJOBS)
The position uniquely specializes in the Recruitment and Placement discipline of HR.
Office of the Secretary of Defense, Department of Defense
Alexandria, VA · Posted Oct 13
Management Analyst (Talent Management)
$143,913 to $197,200 a year31% above the median listed hereSeen todayNew this weekFederal (USAJOBS)
This position is located in the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Policy (OUSWP).
Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security
Indianapolis, IN and 1 more place · Posted Oct 13
Human Resources Specialist (Business Analyst)
$106,437 to $138,370 a year6% below the median listed hereSeen todayNew this weekFederal (USAJOBS)
Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S.
AstraZeneca
Frederick, MD · Posted Oct 12
Director, Human Resources
Seen todayNew this week
As the Site HR Lead for the Frederick Manufacturing Center (FMC), you will partner closely with the Vice President and General Manager and the Site Senior…
Places covered
| Place | Open jobs |
|---|---|
| Alexandria, VA | 7 |
| Fairfax, VA | 2 |
| Falls Church, VA | 2 |
| Irving, TX | 2 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | 2 |
| Baltimore, MD | 1 |
| Charleston, SC | 1 |
| Frederick, MD | 1 |
| Gaithersburg, MD | 1 |
| Indianapolis, IN | 1 |
| Phoenix, AZ | 1 |
| Rockville, MD | 1 |
| San Diego, CA | 1 |
Places with their own page link to it.
Who is hiring people and recruiting in Washington, DC area
| Employer | Open jobs |
|---|---|
| Department of the Air Force Headquarters, Department of the Air Force | 2 |
| National Cemetery Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs | 2 |
| AstraZeneca | 1 |
| Bureau of Naval Personnel, Department of the Navy | 1 |
| Central Intelligence Agency, Other Agencies and Independent Organizations | 1 |
| Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security | 1 |
| Defense Human Resources Activity, Department of Defense | 1 |
| Department of State Headquarters, Department of State | 1 |
Counts are open postings on each employer's own career page. Staffing firms and job boards are left out.
How to apply
- Open the job from the list and read the requirements and the pay line.
- Check what the posting asks you to bring (resume, cover letter, questions).
- Apply on the employer's site.
- Keep a note of where you applied.
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How many people and recruiting jobs are open in Washington, DC area?
26 on Oct 18, 2026, from 24 employers, read from employers' own career pages. The number changes as employers post and close roles.
Which places around Washington, DC have the most people and recruiting jobs?
Alexandria, VA (7); Fairfax, VA (2); Falls Church, VA (2).
How much do people and recruiting jobs in Washington, DC area pay?
92 percent of postings list a pay range. The median listed pay is $130,369 and the middle half runs from $109,295 to $140,054. A listed range is the employer's budget for the role, not an offer. District of Columbia requires employers to list a range in many postings.
Which employers are hiring people and recruiting in Washington, DC area?
The employers with the most openings are Department of the Air Force Headquarters, Department of the Air Force (2), National Cemetery Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs (2), AstraZeneca (1). The full list is above.
How long do these postings stay open?
A typical posting has been open 9 days, and 13 percent have been open more than 60 days. An old posting is not always a closed one.
How do I apply?
Each job links to the employer's own application page. Open the posting, read the requirements and apply there. If you want a score for how well your resume matches a job, create a free Second Summit account and we score it with the reasons.
Where does this list come from?
We read employers' own career pages and USAJOBS. We do not list jobs from job boards or search services, and we do not estimate pay.
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Federal jobs from USAJOBS, retrieved Oct 18, 2026. Second Summit is not operated, sponsored or endorsed by OPM.