Best states for a finance representative

Expert opinions on the best states for finance representatives

• Are there any particularly good places in the United States for finance representatives to find work opportunities?

  Ann M. Ebberts

  CEO, AGA

  There are over 92,600 government entities across the United States - all of which spend taxpayer dollars and need financial staff/managers/leaders to ensure funds are allocated (and managed) to support the priorities of the government entity. In support of these government entities, there are an estimated 24M employees (as of 2018) supporting federal (civilian and military), state and local governments, and tribal entities.
  
  With respect to the Federal government, there are an estimated 2.2 million civilians and 1.4 million in the military. Fifteen percent of the federal government works in the Washington Metropolitan area, and the others are spread across the U.S., with Washington D.C., California, Maryland, Texas, and Virginia having the highest concentration of federal workers. The balance of the federal workforce is working in the other 46 states and U.S. territories.
  Interested newcomers to the government can find opportunities across the country.
  
  The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics -see
  
  "Demand for efficient use of public funds at the state and local levels will lead to continued demand for budget analysts. Although many states are facing budget shortfalls, the employment of these workers should remain steady. Because budget analysts are responsible for managing the allocation of resources, the need for these workers remains even during times of tight budgets."