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Behavior Frontiers
Chesapeake, Virginia

Board Certified Behavior Analyst | BCBA

BCBAFull-Time

Listed compensation

$88k-$94k

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Job Description

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) – Elevate Your Career with Behavior Frontiers!

Salary Range: $88,000 - $94,000 per year + bonuses

Are you a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) looking for a fulfilling career with a company that truly values your expertise? At Behavior Frontiers, we’ve been leaders in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) for over 20 years, and we’re expanding our exceptional team of BCBAs. Join us and help provide life-changing services to children with autism!

Who We’re Looking For

  • Certified BCBA with a master’s degree in ABA, psychology, education, behavior science, or a related field.
  • At least 1 year of experience designing and implementing ABA programs for children with autism.
  • Hands-on experience conducting VB-MAPP, Vineland, ABLLS, Brigance, and FBA assessments.
  • Strong knowledge of DTT, NATS/NET, and verbal behavior (VB) methodologies.
  • Join Our Team Today!

We are urgently hiring full-time BCBAs who are passionate about making a difference. Don’t miss this opportunity to grow your career with Behavior Frontiers. Apply now!

We believe in investing in our BCBAs with competitive pay, professional growth opportunities, and exceptional benefits, including:

  • Unlimited PTO – Because work-life balance matters.
  • Uncapped Student Loan Repayment
  • Paid Maternity Leave - Up to 9 Weeks
  • Competitive Bonus Structure: Up to $12,000 annual bonus, paid quarterly.
  • $1,300 Annual Learning Stipend – Stay ahead in your field.
  • Ongoing Education & Free CEUs – Monthly Clinical Summits with world-renowned speakers.
  • Comprehensive Benefits from Day One – Medical, dental, vision, and more.
  • 401(k) with Company Match – Start planning for your future.
  • Company-Provided Tech & Mileage Reimbursement – Laptop, iPad, phone, and covered travel.
  • Exclusive Travel Discounts – Hotels, flights, and more!

Join us at Behavior Frontiers and help us create a World Without Limits in autism care. We are urgently hiring. Apply now to be a part of our team!

Behavior Frontiers is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider for employment all qualified applicants in a manner consistent with the requirements of the applicable federal, state, and local laws

Key Responsibilities

Design and implement Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) programs for children with autism. Conduct various clinical assessments including VB-MAPP, Vineland, ABLLS, Brigance, and FBA.

Requirements

Must be a certified BCBA with a master’s degree in ABA, psychology, education, or a related field. Requires at least one year of experience in designing and implementing ABA programs for children with autism.

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

ABA Program DesignClinical Assessment

Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context

In Virginia, the Applied Behavior Analysis weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$97k (67 salary observations; 171 listings), vs ~$92k nationally (1,907 salary observations; 5,318 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings this role was benchmarked against, 70% are remote, 28% have no call, 76% require no weekends.

Applied Behavior Analysis by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Virginia vs national$97k median in Virginia$92k nationally (+5%)67 state / 1,907 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$90k in purchasing powerVirginia index 101.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Applied Behavior Analysis listings in Virginia93 active2,666 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 70% remote · 28% no call · 76% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Applied Behavior Analysis pay trend+5.7% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Behavior Analyst Jobs

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Salary Distribution

43 jobs · 18 employers
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<$100k
10
$100k-110k
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$110k-120k
9
$120k-130k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

41 jobs · 18 employers
CME allowance
93% this job
401k / retirement match
90% this job
Sign-on bonus
78% this job
Loan repayment
51% this job
Relocation assistance
34%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 30% of Applied Behavior Analysis listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,630 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Behavior Frontiers

Individual and Family Services
El Segundo, California
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Unlimited PTO
Uncapped Student Loan Repayment
Paid Maternity Leave (up to 9 weeks)
Competitive Bonus Structure (up to $12,000 annually)
$1,300 Annual Learning Stipend
Ongoing Education & Free CEUs
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance

Living in Chesapeake

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$349k≈ 4.0× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,092/mo≈ 29% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
26 min
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.