US government

Overview

LSE proudly welcomes approximately 1000 US citizens to study each year. LSE has long been a popular choice with US students and we can see this through the numerous positions held by LSE alumna just in Washington D.C. LSE alumna have made their careers in Federal Government, lobbying and other policy organisations.  Please visit LSE International Careers Zone; The job market in Washington D.C| for more information. 

Nationality Requirements

The Federal Government employs US citizens and nationals as a strong priority, however non-citizens may be hired in some circumstances.  For further information on Federal Government nationality requirements please visit; U.S Office of Personnel Management's Citizenship Requirements for Employment| pages. 

Presidential Management Fellowship (PMF)

The PMF has been developed for outstanding graduates from a variety of academic disciplines and career paths who have an interest and commitment to leadership and management of public policies and programmes.  For more information on the PMF and how to apply please visit www.pmf.gov|.

Please note: opportunities for non-United States citizens through PMF are extremely limited.

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Cabinet Departments

Cabinet departments are decision-making departments who set policies and oversee issues that affect the USA.  There are 15 of these departments as listed below:

• U.S Department of Agriculture (USDA)
• U.S Department of Commerce
• U.S Department of Defence (DOD)
• U.S Department of Education
• U.S Department of Energy (DOE)
• U.S Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) - for even more information please visit the LSE Careers Service Department of Health and Human Services page. 
• U.S Department of Homeland Security (DHS) - for even more information please visit the LSE Careers Service Department of Homeland Security page.
• U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
• U.S Department of the Interior (DOI)
• U.S Department of Justice (DOJ) - for even more information please visit the LSE Careers Service Department of Justice page.
• U.S Department of Labor (DOL)
• U.S Department of State - for even more information please visit the LSE Careers Service Department of State page.
• U.S Department of Transportation (DOT)
• U.S Department of Treasury
• U.S Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)

For a more thorough introduction to the work of each of the above departments please visit Making The Difference: Cabinet Departments and What They Do|.

Take a look at LSE Careers Service Cabinet Departments and Federal Agencies| page for more information on working for Cabinet Departments. 

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Federal Agencies

The majority of federal jobs are within the cabinet departments but there are often roles available within agencies, government corporations and the Executive Office of the President.  The larger agencies are listed below:

• Congressional Budget Office (CBO)
• Corporation for National and Community Service
• Defense Applicant Assistance Office (DAAO)
• Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
• Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
• Export-Import Bank of United States (EM-IM Bank)
• Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
• Federal Deposit Insurance Coporation (FDIC)
• Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
• Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)
• Federal Reserve System
• Government Accountability Office (GAO)
• General Services Administration (GSA)
• The Library of Congress
• National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
• Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)
• Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI)
• Office and Management and Budget (OMB)
• Office of Personnel Management (OPM)
• Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
• Social Security Administration
• The Smithsonian Institute
• United States Agency for International Development (USAID)

For a more thorough introduction to the work of each of the above departments please visit Making The Difference: Federal Agencies and What They Do|.

Please visit LSE Careers Service Cabinet Departments and Federal Agencies| page for more information on working for Cabinet Departments. 

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Think Tanks

For detailed lists of the main Think Tanks in the US please visit the LSE Careers Service, Washington D.C Think Tanks| and the LSE Careers Service Public Sector, Politics and Policy: Think Tanks|. 

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Other Organistations

For a comprehensive list of other US organisations that may be of interest to those students looking for a career working for the US government please visit, LSE Careers Service, Washington D.C: Other Organisations|. 

Resources

• Going Global - USA careers advice, resources, and job vacancies.
• Download the 'Capitol Hill' Vault Career Insider Guide.