Also called: Federal Consultant
Helps federal, state and city agencies run programs better, from the military to Medicaid.
You work at a firm like Booz Allen or Deloitte inside a government office, helping redesign how veterans apply for benefits. Some projects require a security clearance.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Bachelor's degree; a security clearance is a big advantage.
Ways in: 4-year college, Graduate school. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Public Administration, Political Science, Business Administration.
Growing about average. Depends on government budgets; contract cuts can cause layoffs.
Medium risk for 10 years. Government adopts AI slowly, but research and reports automate over time; clearances and agency relationships stay human.
Classes: AP Government, AP Statistics, English Language Arts.
Official data: O*NET occupation 13-1111.
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