government contractors
Hired federal workers
Government contractors are private companies or individuals hired to provide goods or services to government agencies.
The term covers everything from defense manufacturers building weapons systems to firms providing IT support or janitorial services.
Government contracting involves specialized procurement rules and oversight: The company landed a government contract worth fifty million dollars.
The term sometimes carries connotations of waste or profiteering, particularly in defense spending.
- defense spendingGovernment outlay for armed forces
- project managementOverseeing work toward goals
- facility maintenanceCare of buildings and grounds
- software developmentCreating computer programs
- security servicesAgencies ensuring safety
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Government agency employees
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Individually owned business operation
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