Tech to Gov Cheat Sheet: Translating Government Titles and Tech Roles
This cheat sheet helps job seekers translate private-sector technology roles and skills into equivalent U.S. government job classifications and titles.
The guide outlines how common private-sector tech disciplines like data analytics, software engineering, UX design, and product management map to federal job series, titles, and parenthetical specialties, providing a reference for candidates navigating civil service opportunities.
It explains the structure of government IT classifications (like the 2210 series) and includes descriptions of specialties such as cybersecurity, enterprise architecture, systems analysis, and customer support. The sheet also clarifies the knowledge areas and responsibilities expected for each role, helping tech professionals better assess job postings and prepare for public sector career transitions.
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