Best Government Agencies to Work for in Washington, DC

Washingtonian Magazine ranked the agencies of the federal government and chose these agencies as the best to work for in Washington, DC. Working for the government, you get great benefits and good job security. Many agencies have extra perks like childcare programs, fitness centers and flexible work schedules.

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NASA Goddard Space Flight Center – NASA hires scientists, engineers, computer programmers, personnel specialists, accountants, writers, maintenance workers and more.
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The Coast Guard – The Coast Guard is a branch of the US Armed Forces and falls under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Personnel include active-duty military, reservists, and auxiliary workers in a variety of positions ranging from operation specialists to maintenance specialists and mechanics.
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Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation – FDIC hires bank examiners, economists, financial analysts, information technology experts, and more.
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Federal Trade Commission The FTC hires attorneys, economists, paralegals, administrative and support positions.
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Government Accountability Office – The GAO hires analysts, information technology specialists, financial auditors, economists, attorneys communications analysts and support personnel.
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Office of Management and Budget This is the OMB of the Executive Office of the President. More than ninety percent of the staff is politically appointed.
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Securities and Exchange CommissionThe SE hires attorneys, accountants, examiners, economists, paralegals, information technology specialists and support personnel.
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