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 

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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