The Greg and Camille Baroni Center for Government Contracting Student Ambassador Program connects GMU Costello College and Honors College students to careers in the government contracting industry.
Advantage George Mason: our geographic co-location with the federal government and many headquarters and major facilities of companies that make up the $700+ billion government contracting industry. Government and businesses need talent (internships and direct hires). Rewarding and lucrative careers are available in your backyard.
Serve the Public Good: It’s so much more than regulations and business. It is a career on a mission—to serve the public good.
What Can You Expect: The Greg and Camille Baroni Center for Government Contracting Advisory Board members have opened their doors for in-person and virtual discussions that open a world of possibilities for your career. For example:
- Attend Center meetings and events for free. Earn Continuous Learning Points for your resume
- Participate in company site visits and tours
- Participate in “mock” operational meetings led by industry leaders where Ambassadors will learn how to address real-world issues related to the industry
- Opportunity to participate in job shadowing days with high-level executives, academic and government leaders in a variety of companies and organizations
- Attend organization learning and development seminars/lunch and learn events
Resource Links
- Student Ambassador Application
- Exploring Careers in Government Contracting
What is Government Contracting
- It is much more than contracts—you don’t have to be a lawyer & you serve the public good
- See the 2022 Top 100 list of the largest government contractors
By The Numbers
- FY2023: Record contracts in DC Metro area, nearly $200 billion
- 10,000+ George Mason Alumni work in this region
- Indeed: 3,000+ government contractor jobs in the DC region
Regional Industry Sector
- AI—in every federal agency
- Cybersecurity
- Focus on Small Businesses
- The Greg and Camille Baroni Center for Government Contracting Advisory Board highlights a rich set of companies