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Washington, District of Columbia

Board Certified Behavior Analyst / BCBA

BCBAFull-Time

Listed compensation

$100k-$120k

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Job Description

  • Board Certified Behavior Analyst / BCBA
  • ABA Centers of Virginia
  • Washington DC area
  • Starting rate of $100,000 - $120,000 per year
  • $10,000 Sign-On Bonus available until 8/8/26

Relocation Package Up to $15K

Why We’re the Best Place to Be a BCBA!

Dedication to Better Outcomes – Smaller caseloads combined with our established clinical infrastructure mean you can focus on delivering high-quality care and lasting impact for children and families

AI-Driven Efficiency – Streamline your workflow, reduce administrative tasks, and automate reporting, giving you more time to focus on your clients

Unlimited Career Growth – Enjoy long-term opportunities to advance your career without the pressure of private equity investors

Mentorship & Leadership Access – Collaborate with experienced BCBAs and leaders dedicated to your success and professional development

Special Interest Groups – Connect with peers to deepen your expertise in areas like assessment, severe behavior, and school collaboration

On-Demand Clinical Support – Access continuous training and resources through our ABA Academy of Excellence to stay at the top of your game

Investment in Talent – We hire top talent and invest in developing our RBT teams, ensuring the best care for our clients and stability for our BCBAs

Commitment to Improving Autism Care – We’re serious about innovation and change, as evidenced by having our own diagnostic teams and sponsorship of the Autism Research Laboratory at Temple University

Industry Recognition – Proudly named in Inc. Magazine’s “Best in Business” for Health Services, making a lasting impact on our field and society

Who We Are

We are a leading and rapidly growing provider of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy, committed to delivering life-changing outcomes for individuals with autism and their families.

Our mission is to deliver life-changing outcomes for people with Autism, and their families, through rapid access to care - including diagnosis and individualized applied behavior analysis therapy. We achieve this mission by expanding access to high-quality, compassionate care while driving measurable results.

We are guided by core values that define how we work every day, People First, The Joy Effect, Data-Driven Excellence, Disrupt with Purpose, Celebrate Uniqueness, and Resilient and Responsible, ensuring we prioritize those we serve, create meaningful connections, continuously improve outcomes, challenge the status quo, and hold ourselves accountable to the highest standards.

  • What You’ll Do
  • Design, implement, and monitor skill-acquisition and behavior-reduction programs
  • Oversee the implementation of behavior-analytic programs by RBTs and caregivers
  • Conduct assessments related to the need for behavioral intervention (e. g., preference assessment, functional assessment, staff performance assessment, etc.)
  • Be willing and able to supervise others seeking BCBA certification weekly
  • Other typical BCBA activities
  • What We’re Looking For
  • Master’s degree
  • Active BCBA certification, required
  • Initiate the state licensure process prior to the start date (if required)
  • Valid driver's license, reliable form of transportation, and proof of auto insurance
  • Ability to maintain clean background/drug screenings and driving record

Benefits

  • 21 paid days off (15 PTO days increasing with tenure, plus 6 paid holidays)
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options
  • Medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, life insurance, AD&D insurance, and GAP Plan (TransAmerica)
  • Generous 401(k) with up to 6% employer match
  • 100% employer-paid maternity/paternity leave for up to 5 weeks
  • Tuition reimbursement up to $2,500 per semester
  • EAP (unlimited counseling 24/7), BeyondMed (discounts on wellness and elective healthcare services), PerkSpot (discounts on top brands), Pet Insurance (Nationwide), and On the GoGa wellbeing hub
  • CEU reimbursement
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Performance bonuses
  • Referral bonuses for BCBAs and RBTs

Growth Path

As a BCBA with our organization, you will have the opportunity to grow into multiple specialized career paths across the company.

We are committed to supporting long-term professional development in areas such as Clinical Leadership, Operations, Quality Assurance (QA), Utilization Review (UR), Assessments, Training & Development, and Research.

Whether your passion is direct clinical impact, leadership, process improvement, or innovation, we provide opportunities to expand your skills and build a meaningful career beyond traditional BCBA roles.

Closing Statement

ABA Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to building an inclusive workplace free from discrimination. We make employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

ABA Centers participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the hiring process and employment. If you require assistance or accommodation, please let us know.

Key Responsibilities

Design, implement, and monitor skill-acquisition and behavior-reduction programs for clients. Oversee the implementation of behavior-analytic programs by RBTs and caregivers while conducting necessary behavioral assessments.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree and an active BCBA certification. A valid driver's license and the ability to pass background and drug screenings are also required.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Skill-acquisition programsStaff supervisionData-driven decision makingAutism therapyAssessment designWorkflow optimization

Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context

Of the 42 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings this role was benchmarked against, 74% are remote, 36% have no call, 90% require no weekends.

Applied Behavior Analysis pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Applied Behavior Analysis by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$100k–$120kApplied Behavior Analysis median $92k (middle half $86k–$98k)224 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$100k in purchasing powerDistrict of Columbia index 109.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Work settingon-sitepeers: 74% remote · 36% no call · 90% no weekends42 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

39 jobs · 15 employers
6
<$95k
9
$95k-105k
8
$105k-115k
13
$115k-125k
3
$125k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

38 jobs · 15 employers
CME allowance
92% this job
401k / retirement match
92% this job
Sign-on bonus
79% this job
Loan repayment
58%
Relocation assistance
37% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 1.5
Below most Applied Behavior Analysis listings for work-life

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

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About ICBD

Hospitals and Health Care
Nashua, New Hampshire
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

21 paid days off (15 PTO days + 6 holidays)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Medical, dental, vision
Long-term disability, life insurance, AD&D
Generous 401(k) with up to 6% employer match
100% employer-paid maternity/paternity leave (up to 5 weeks)
Tuition reimbursement up to $2,500 per semester

Living in Washington

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$642k≈ 6.4× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,517/mo≈ 30% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
30 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.9
State income tax
Up to 10.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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