WASHINGTON (November 10, 2022) – The Government Accountability Office (GAO) is proud to be called one Forbes Best Employer for Veterans in 2022. GAO prioritizes a workplace that values, respects and treats all employees fairly with a strong commitment to collaboration, accountability and a sense of community. Our agency veterans are a great asset to GAO and provide valuable skills, experience, and insight to help carry out GAO’s mission to serve Congress and the United States.
“GAO strives to be an employer of choice in the federal government and is consistently focused on an inclusive and diverse workforce,” said Gene L. Dodaro, Comptroller General of the United States and head of the GAO. “It is a special honor to be considered a great workplace by those who have nobly served our nation in our armed forces and continue to serve through their work at GAO.”
More than 6.5% of GAO employees are veterans, and the agency-wide Armed Forces Veterans Group meets regularly to promote workforce representation and professional development for GAO’s veteran employees. This group provides a forum to raise awareness and understanding of veteran issues and accomplishments across GAO, and to recognize the qualities veterans bring to the GAO workplace.
“As a veteran and 18-year GAO employee, I feel GAO recognizes the ‘people values’ in its employees. As a veteran, I feel heard, valued for what I bring to the table, and valued. I believe this is one of the top three places in the federal government for veterans work.” Paul D. Miller, Jr., retired TSgt, USAF, and chairman of the GAO Veterans Group.
To learn more about GAO’s workforce, company culture, and career opportunities, visit Careers | GAO in the US.
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