Federal, Government, and Public Sector

New to NJ & currently remote, mid-career fed w/ DoD acquisition + data/cost/pm experience. Familiar w/ Picatinny & JBMDL—curious what other agencies are in NJ/NYC & hire folks like me. Whe… more

Is it possible to get a public trust with a DUI less than a year ago? I’m working though a pre-trial diversion program but the process has been slow.

When you want to follow up on a job application you submit where you don’t have a referral, do you have better luck getting to the interview round by reaching out /emailing aligned recruiters and tryi… more

How do you overcome the negative stigma that comes with short stints at companies? I was at a company for 2.5 years, then at a well known federal consulting firm for 7 months before my contract was DO… more

Nextron Security Guard RW:

°Worked ~10 days, no contract or insurance, possibly "black work."
°Salary promised early July, delayed to today, still unpaid. Employer cites "payroll issues" but ignored me for days. Had to borrow money due to th… more

Hi all, no sure if this is the right blog for this, but…. I’m about to receive an offer from Guidehouse Federal (DC-3letters). Any input will be greatly appreciated.

8 year US Navy F/A-18E pilot in the Hampton Roads, VA area (can’t relo due to my two boys here). Anyone ever started their own contracting company, and if so what’s the best COA to get about doing tha… more

4 year active duty air force. Experienced in Physical Security, Access Control, facility management and project management. Looking for defense contracting work in Kaiserslautern Germany.

We are looking to hiring software engineers - we are a small business looking to fill several software engineering positions contracting with the DoD. Role is hybrid based in Columbia, MD and candidat… more

Anyone know which IC agencies do clearance/adjudications in house and how that might mess with their timelines?

I've heard conflicting things from the DIA, NGA, Ft Meade, and a few others I won'… more

In my early 30s with an MBA and a background in project delivery, data analysis, and global business. Pursuing PMP and exploring roles in program management, business development, intelligence, or wor… more

When you are applying to role and then trying to network/follow up, are you reaching out to recruiters at the company, or hiring managers you think are aligned to the role? Or picking a few from both … more

I’ve been unemployed for 3 months after losing my federal consulting job and not being able to move internally at my firm. Market is super rough out there. I am getting some phone screens/interviews, … more

Serious & Striking
Intelligent. Driven. Purpose-Driven.
We’re on a mission to build something significant—and we need exceptional talent to steer it forward. If you’re meticulous, decisive, and dema… more

I am looking for my next full time gig but got an offer for a 20 hr/week part time role. They offered it to me after the interview. I want to take it for some income, but I am currently in the early s… more

I’m about to get laid off from my contract role. I’m starting to look for roles but I’m thinking of going for something part time. Are any contractors or agencies hiring for part time remote roles? … more

I’ve been unemployed for 3 months after losing my federal contracting job. I’ve been having luck getting some interviews in the tech space and other adjacent fields, but have not yet gotten an offer. … more

Is it standard for employers to contact your old managers/supervisors from your previous companies, even if you don’t list them as a reference? Or are reference checks usually just 3 the people they a… more

Apparently I need a Seriously easy going job
stupid spinal decease
High School Graduate done some College

Does anyone have any connections at gov't contracting companies that have contracts at the State Department? I know lots of companies have lost work now due to the climate, but wondering if anyone… more

“Good morning!”
….
“Oh I know you can do better than that!”
“I said good morning!”

Thoughts on this presentation opener?

Better to keep and maintain a CI or FS Poly?

has anyone interviewed with OECD? How long does it take to hear back?

How valuable is the TS/SCI with poly clearance?

Who has insights on culture and WLB at Northrop Grumman in Sunnyvale, CA?

I have a final round interview coming up on Tuesday for a role I was really gunning for and had networked my way to an interview for. I got an offer from another org this past week that’s better for m… more

Any book recommendations for a recent graduate beginning their career in gov consulting?
Currently have John Boyd’s biography on my list, but open to any suggestions

How do you tell whether it’s appropriate to reach out to hiring managers, or just recruiters, when following up on applications and trying to get to the interview round? My sense is that some large co… more

How do you politely turn down a job offer for a job you showed a lot of enthusiasm for (like where you networked your way to an interview, connected with hiring managers, had a referral, etc-you reall… more

Lost my consulting job recently, and have been struggling to find other consulting jobs. I have been unemployed for two months and have an offer for a job at my Alma matter university for a full time … more

For those who recently lost your job or are searching for a new one, how long are you planning/expecting to be unemployed? 3-4 months? Longer?? It’s been 2 months of unemployment for me and I feel lik… more

Currently cl8 at AFS. With everything going on in the federal space I’ve been trying to decide if I should pursue a new job or stick it out atleast until cl7 (manager). I know they get 2 bonuses at ma… more

I really hate the ATS application systems. I had three applications rejected by the automated workday/ ATS, and it's so dejecting when you spend so much time on your resume.
When I reached to a rec… more

I'm currently scheduled for a final round interview at a firm for a role, but I'm not 100% sure I would accept the position if it were offered. It's at a top company, and I want to make th… more

I found a consulting role at a firm I’m really interested in. It’s a huge company, so really hard to pinpoint the recruiter, but I believe I have found the likely hiring manager in the same team or at… more

If you leave gov contractor job, and company is at will employment, does 2 weeks suffice for giving notice?