Careers at COG
Metropolitan Washington is a diverse, dynamic, and growing region. Managing this growth—and enhancing the region’s quality of life—requires partnership. And that’s why the region relies on the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments and our talented team of problem-solvers.
Our staff members support COG’s work as a forum where area leaders come together to address major regional issues related to transportation, the environment, community planning, and homeland security and public safety. They ensure COG remains a trusted source of data and analysis that informs decisionmakers and calls attention to important trends.
COG has exciting career opportunities in several fields, including technical and specialized positions. Discover why COG is a great place to work, learn, and invest in your career!
Identification/Right to Work
The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments is committed to compliance with federal and state laws requiring that COG only hires workers who are lawfully entitled to work in the United States (U.S. citizens or nationals and non-citizens with valid work authorization) without discrimination. COG does not sponsor Visas of any type. All persons employed by Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments are required to comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 by presenting documents to verify identity and authorization to work in the United States.
Acceptable forms of identification are listed by the Department of Homeland Security / U. S. Citizenship and Immigration Services on Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification.