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Sep 22, 2026 · Live virtual event

Washington D.C. Virtual Job Fair for Government Contractors

Hire from 100K+ federally displaced and contractor-experienced talent in the DC region.

Book a booth → See the Washington D.C. fair overview

Why exhibit at the Washington D.C. Virtual Job Fair

The Washington D.C. metro area lost 103,900 jobs between January 2025 and January 2026 — the largest year-over-year decrease in the United States (BLS, April 2026). According to Brookings, ~96% of this came from federal workforce reductions. For government contractors, federally-adjacent firms, defense, IT services and consulting employers, this means an unprecedented pool of experienced, cleared and security-aware talent looking for new homes. The DC Virtual Job Fair on Sep 22, 2026 is the most efficient way to access them at scale.

The DC region contractor talent pool right now

  • 103,900 jobs lost in DC-VA-MD-WV metro Jan 2025 - Jan 2026 (BLS) — most in the US
  • ~96% of losses from federal layoffs (Brookings Institution analysis)
  • Many candidates hold active or recent security clearances (Public Trust, Secret, TS, TS/SCI)
  • Experienced across agencies: DoD, HHS, Treasury, State, USAID, DHS
  • DC also leads US in tech-density (9.0% of workforce in tech occupations — CompTIA 2026)

Roles government contractors and federal-adjacent employers typically recruit for

  • Program & Project Managers (PMP/Agile)
  • Cybersecurity & Information Assurance
  • Cleared Software Engineers
  • Acquisition & Contracting Specialists
  • Data Analysts & Scientists
  • Policy, Compliance & Risk

How the booth works for government contractors and federal-adjacent employers

  • Candidates self-tag clearance level and agency experience before the event
  • Filter by clearance type, eligibility, years of agency experience
  • Many candidates available for immediate start (post-RIF, no notice period)
  • Booths can be limited to US Persons / cleared candidates only on request

Booth packages

Free for qualified employers with 10+ openings during the event (apply on the city page). Paid booths at $350 (Hire) or $700 (Hire+). Includes branded virtual booth, jobs feed, 3 booth staff, live video chat, resume drops with ATS export.

See full pricing →

FAQ — Government Contractors at the Washington D.C. Virtual Job Fair

Do candidates disclose their clearance level?

Yes. Candidates self-report clearance type (Public Trust, Secret, TS, TS/SCI) and active vs lapsed status. You filter before chat.

Can I restrict booth visibility to US Persons?

Yes. We offer a 'US Persons only' filter for booths that handle ITAR / EAR controlled discussions.

Is the platform FedRAMP authorized?

EasyVirtualFair is hosted in compliant US-region infrastructure. We are not currently FedRAMP-authorized. For agency-internal use, contact us for a compliance walkthrough.

Are there many federal RIFed candidates?

Yes. Since 2025, a significant share of DC registrations come from candidates affected by federal workforce reductions. Many have 10+ years of agency experience.

Can I run skip-level interviews on the same day?

Yes. Premium booths support multi-stage queues — initial screen with recruiter, then escalate to hiring manager in a separate chat.

Ready to recruit at the Washington D.C. Virtual Job Fair?

Book your booth before Sep 22, 2026. Pre-registered candidates open booth visits 2 weeks before the event.

Book your government contractors booth →