Fed Figures Data analyses that shed light on key characteristics of the federal workforce. To improve the way government works, we first need to understand it. In our Fed Figures series, we analyze workforce data to highlight characteristics and trends within one of our nation’s greatest assets—the federal civil service. These analyses provide a better understanding of our government’s strengths and the challenges it might face now and in the future. Filter Date Type Topic Clear Full Analysis Beyond the Capital: The Federal Workforce Outside the D.C. Area When you think of the federal government, you probably think of Washington, D.C. Indeed, the nation’s capital is home to the White House, Congress, the Supreme Court and many federal agency headquarters. But it is far from the only federal hub. In fact, the vast majority of the roughly 2 million federal career civil servants—more... January 13, 2025 Full Analysis A Profile of the 2023 Federal Workforce When you think of the federal government, you probably think of Washington, D.C. Indeed, the nation’s capital is home to the White House, Congress, the Supreme Court and many federal agency headquarters. But it is far from the only federal hub. In fact, the vast majority of the roughly 2 million federal career civil servants—more... July 1, 2024 Full Analysis How the Federal Workforce is Impacted During a Government Shutdown When you think of the federal government, you probably think of Washington, D.C. Indeed, the nation’s capital is home to the White House, Congress, the Supreme Court and many federal agency headquarters. But it is far from the only federal hub. In fact, the vast majority of the roughly 2 million federal career civil servants—more... November 15, 2023 Full Analysis Senior Executive Service: Trends over 25 years When you think of the federal government, you probably think of Washington, D.C. Indeed, the nation’s capital is home to the White House, Congress, the Supreme Court and many federal agency headquarters. But it is far from the only federal hub. In fact, the vast majority of the roughly 2 million federal career civil servants—more... July 25, 2023
