Practice

Federal & public sector

Retained search across every level of government, from federal agencies to city hall.

Federal, state and local

We know the government hiring process


Reffett Associates is a leading provider of retained executive search across all levels of government, including federal, state and local governments and agencies.

Our Managing Directors bring direct public sector experience, including senior roles in the Department of Defense, on Capitol Hill, on a city council and in a congressional district office. We understand the government hiring process and the challenge of building a diverse, qualified candidate pool within it.

Reffett Associates is veteran-owned and holds GSA Schedule contract GS-02F-0194W. We are one of very few executive search firms to earn this qualification after completing the GSA's extensive review.

Working with us

Every engagement is fully retained and personally led by a Managing Director. On average, you will see your first group of candidates within three weeks of our kickoff meeting.

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Selected clients

Federal, state and local clients


  • Architect of the Capitol
  • Library of Congress
  • U.S. Department of Defense
  • U.S. Food and Drug Administration
  • U.S. Department of Transportation
  • U.S. Department of Agriculture
  • U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
  • U.S. Maritime Administration
  • Air Force Research Laboratory
  • Army and Air Force Exchange Service
  • FirstNet
  • PBGC
  • Naval Postgraduate School
  • City of Seattle
  • City of Charlotte
  • City of Unalaska
  • Sound Transit
  • Community Transit
  • Northwest Seaport Alliance

Let's work together

Have a critical leadership role to fill?

Tell us about the position. A Managing Director will follow up personally, usually within one business day.

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