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It's a shame what they have done.If you've been affected by federal workforce reductions, layoffs, or illegal firings, know that your skills and experience are valuable. This is a collection of resources to here to help you navigate this transition and find your next opportunity.
Job Search Platforms
Find your next opportunity
Support Services
Financial Support
Financial resources and guidance
Additional Resources
Professional Development
Continue growing your expertise
Networking
Connect with fellow professionals
Transition Services
Navigate your career change
Industry Insights
Stay informed about trends
Emergency Resources for Government Lawyers
Specialized resources and opportunities for government attorneys navigating career transitions. Your public service legal experience is highly valued in various sectors.
Private Practice Transition
Law firms actively seek government attorneys with specialized experience.
Corporate Legal Departments
In-house opportunities valuing government legal experience.
Additional Support Resources
Professional Development
Legal Career Transition Tips
- •Highlight regulatory experience and agency relationships in your legal resume
- •Consider specialized certifications in areas like compliance or regulatory affairs
- •Join legal professional networks focused on government-to-private sector transitions
- •Maintain active bar memberships and continuing legal education requirements
Transition to Consulting
Your federal experience is highly valued in the consulting world. Explore current opportunities at firms actively seeking professionals with government experience.
Government Consulting
Major consulting firms actively seek federal employees for their government practice divisions.
Big Four Advisory
Deloitte, EY, KPMG, and PwC regularly hire federal employees for their government consulting practices.
Focus: Financial management, IT modernization, and regulatory compliance
Management Consulting
McKinsey, Bain, BCG, and Accenture value federal experience for public sector consulting.
Focus: Strategy, organizational transformation, and policy implementation
Independent Consulting
Leverage your federal expertise as an independent consultant or contractor.
Federal Contractor
Work with agencies as an independent contractor through vehicles like GSA schedules.
Focus: Project-based work and specialized consulting
Private Sector Advisory
Help private companies navigate government regulations and processes.
Focus: Regulatory compliance and government relations
Specialized Consulting
Focus on specific areas where your federal experience provides unique value.
Policy Consulting
Advise on policy implementation and regulatory impact.
Focus: Policy analysis and compliance strategies
Technology Consulting
Help organizations modernize and align with federal technology standards.
Focus: IT modernization and cybersecurity
Professional Resources
Getting Started in Consulting
- •Update your LinkedIn profile to highlight project management, stakeholder engagement, and policy expertise
- •Connect with consulting firms' federal practice recruiters - most have dedicated public sector teams
- •Consider PMP certification or relevant industry certifications to strengthen your consulting credentials
- •Join professional consulting associations to access networking events and job boards
Healthcare Career Opportunities
Your federal healthcare experience is highly valued in the private sector. Explore current opportunities across healthcare organizations.
Hospital Administration
Major healthcare systems value federal experience in compliance and operations.
Healthcare Operations Director
Ideal for: Former CMS and VA professionals
Lead healthcare operations and compliance initiatives.
Compliance Manager
Ideal for: Federal regulatory specialists
Oversee healthcare compliance and risk management.
Healthcare Technology
Digital health companies seek federal expertise in healthcare IT and data management.
Health Information Manager
Ideal for: Federal health IT specialists
Lead health information systems and compliance initiatives.
Healthcare Systems Analyst
Ideal for: Federal technology modernization specialists
Drive healthcare technology implementation and optimization.
Browse Opportunities:
Healthcare technology and consulting roles
Policy & Compliance
Organizations need experts who understand healthcare policy and regulatory frameworks.
Healthcare Policy Advisor
Ideal for: Former HHS and CMS policy professionals
Guide organizations through healthcare policy and compliance.
Specialized Healthcare Job Boards
Healthcare Administration
Healthcare Policy
Corporate In-House Opportunities
Large corporations actively seek federal employees with emergency management, regulatory, and critical infrastructure experience. Explore current opportunities in various sectors.
Energy & Utilities
Major energy companies seek federal expertise in emergency response and regulatory compliance.
Emergency Preparedness Manager
Ideal for: Former FEMA emergency coordinators and response specialists
Lead corporate emergency response and business continuity programs.
Regulatory Compliance Director
Ideal for: EPA, DOE, and regulatory agency professionals
Ensure corporate compliance with environmental and safety regulations.
Infrastructure & Transportation
Infrastructure companies value federal experience in disaster response and critical systems.
Critical Infrastructure Manager
Ideal for: Former DHS and FEMA infrastructure specialists
Protect and manage critical infrastructure systems.
Business Continuity Director
Ideal for: Federal emergency management professionals
Lead corporate resilience and continuity planning.
Technology & Communications
Tech companies seek federal expertise in cybersecurity and emergency communications.
Crisis Communications Manager
Ideal for: Federal public affairs and emergency communications specialists
Lead corporate crisis communications and emergency notification systems.
Security Operations Director
Ideal for: Federal cybersecurity and infrastructure protection specialists
Manage corporate security operations and incident response.
Additional Job Search Resources
Specialized Job Boards
Quick Application Tips
- •Translate your federal experience into corporate terms (e.g., `"led multi-agency response`" becomes `"managed cross-functional teams`")
- •Highlight specific emergency response or regulatory oversight achievements with measurable outcomes
- •Consider creating different versions of your resume for different industries (energy, transportation, tech)
- •Use LinkedIn to connect with former federal employees now working at your target companies
Community Fundraising Support
GoFundMe can be a valuable platform for federal employees facing unexpected transitions. Consider creating or supporting campaigns to help fellow federal workers.
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