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Established in 1949 by President Harry Truman, GSA streamlines the administrative work of the Federal Government. The agency was born with a mission to deliver value and savings in technology, real estate, acquisition, and other mission-support services across government. It offers centralized procurement for the Federal Government, providing facilities, products, and services worth billions of dollars that facilities federal agencies to serve the public. GSA oversees the preservation of 480+ historic buildings, offers workspace to over one million federal civilian workers, and facilitates the Federal Government’s purchase of low-cost, high-quality goods and services from reliable commercial vendors. The agency’s policies cover property, travel, and management practices promoting efficient government operations. GSA is considered as one of the most favored workplaces in the government. Employees of the agency consistently rate it as one of the top ten government agencies in factors such as employee satisfaction.

Government
Large
Multiple locations
Executive Offices Companies, Public Administration
1949

Departments

What departments GSA employees work at?
DepartmentsRatio
other occupation25.5%
Management - Other22.8%
Computer / IT10.1%
Management Analysts8.5%
Administrative7.8%
Accounting / Finance7.5%
Buyers / Purchasers7.1%
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Team

Professional experience

Professional Growth

How many years of experience do GSA employees have before joining?
Years of experience at GSA: Newcomers: 23%, Experiencers: 17%, Experts: 19%, Veterans: 41%. GSA employees have 8+ years experience on average before joining.
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Professional Growth

Where did GSA employees work before joining?
Where they've worked before GSA: General Services Administration, Peace Corps, United States Air Force. Typical GSA employees have worked at General Services Administration.
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General Services Administration
Peace Corps
United States Air Force

Professional Growth

What industries did GSA employees work in previously?
Industry Background: The most typical industries of GSA: National Security, Public Administration, Executive Offices Companies, Consulting Companies, Computer Systems Design Companies. GSA employees most likely come from a National Security industry background.
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Professional Growth

Where did GSA employees work before joining?
Past employers' size at GSA: Small: 26%, Medium: 11%, Large: 63%. Most GSA employees have previously worked at large companies.
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Educational background

Educational background

What did employees at GSA study?
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Top educational institutions

Where did employees at GSA study?
George Mason University
The George Washington University
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Employee data

Professional Growth

How long do people stay in a role at GSA?
Time employed at GSA: <1: 4%, 1-3: 18%, 4-8: 26%, 9-13: 25%, 14-20: 14%, 20+: 13%. Most GSA employees stay with the company for 4-8 years which is the same as the industry average.
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Culture & Values

How does GSA rank for age & gender diversity?
Gender ratio at GSA: 63.8% Male and 36.2% Female. Age ratio at GSA: 16-20: 0%, 21-30: 20%, 31-40: 44%, 41-50: 18%, 51-60: 13%, 60+: 5%. GSA rates - 11.2% more female than the industry average. Most GSA employees are 31-40, which is on par with the industry median age range.
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Career advancement

Professional Growth

How does GSA rank for career advancement?
Career advancement at GSA: medium. GSA ranks medium for career advancement which is above the industry average.
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Professional Growth

What companies do GSA employees go on to work at?
Future employers of GSA: Environmental Protection Agency, Federal Aviation Administration, General Services Administration, U.S. General Services Administration, US Department of Homeland Security. People who work at GSA most typically go on to work for the Environmental Protection Agency.
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Environmental Protection Agency
Federal Aviation Administration
General Services Administration
U.S. General Services Administration
US Department of Homeland Security