Serving 60+ federal contractors, APAGO has established itself as the premier provider of executive and leadership talent solutions for the government contracting industry. We deliver proven performers from the passive market and our track record speaks to our ability to consistently connect top talent who drive measurable results for GovCon organizations nationwide.
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Of Our Clients Return To Us Repeatedly
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Leadership Placements And Counting
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Federal Contractors Served
Placing Top GovCon Talent At:
Here's What's Really Happening to Your Business Right Now
Your growth initiatives are stalling because you can't find proven GovCon talent.
Your corporate support teams are running understaffed while you compete against big brand-name primes for the same job-hopper candidates.
Your best executives are burning out, covering critical functions that have been open for months.
And when you finally find someone who looks good on paper, they don't understand your resource constrained environment when competing against large primes in the full & open market.
The problem is, government contractors are taking 90-120 days to fill key corporate support roles while navigating the brutal "mid-tier valley of death." While everyone fights over active job seekers using the same broken system, smart GovCon leaders are switching to a partner who actually understands federal contracting.
The Challenge & Solution
In today's competitive federal marketplace, your ability to survive and thrive hinges on building the right leadership team at the right time.
Yet traditional recruitment models often leave government contractors caught between outrageous costs and candidates who can't deliver in the federal environment.
Here's why GovCon executives are turning to APAGO for a better solution.
The Challenge
Traditional Recruitment Isn't Working for Government Contractors
When faced with critical hiring needs, most federal contractors turn to generalist agencies or rely on job postings. But this traditional approach comes with significant drawbacks:
Low success rates that force you to restart searches multiple times
Generalist recruiters who don't understand the "mid-tier valley of death"
90-120 day hiring cycles that miss critical recompete deadlines
Job hoppers from the active market who can't navigate federal complexities
The Solution
A Better Way to Access Proven Government Contracting Talent
APAGO revolutionizes GovCon recruiting by connecting you with proven performers from the passive market through our specialized approach. Our federal contracting expertise delivers:
Predictable engagement models with 67-93% success rates vs. 20-30% industry average
GovCon specialists who understand your growth stage challenges
3-5 vetted candidates delivered within 2-3 weeks
80%+ client return rate with candidates who actually understand federal contracting
Choose Your Service. Get Your Solution
Whether you're building executive leadership or filling critical corporate support roles, the right talent makes all the difference. But you shouldn't have to choose between proven performers and reasonable engagement terms.
Pick your path to smarter GovCon hiring:
EXECUTIVE SEARCH & BOARD SEATS
From VP to C-Suite and board advisory positions, we understand the strategic importance of top-tier leadership. Mid-tier valley of death challenges? That's about to become ancient history.
Whether you're filling BD/Capture roles or building your finance, contracts or pricing teams, we know what skills matter in federal contracting. Stop letting unfilled corporate support positions hurt your growth initiatives.
From temporary project needs to specialized consulting roles, we provide the flexibility you need at a fraction of consulting firms’ costs. Bridge critical gaps while you focus on winning recompetes and growing your business.
Whether you need research support or candidate evaluation, we customize our process to fit your needs. Get access to our passive market expertise without the full search commitment.
"I like that you're a partner. You ask good questions. You're candid and help me appreciate the market. If I'm asking you to find me a unicorn you help manage my expectations. You strategically engage and attract people in a way that we can't. I don't get that from other large brand-name executive search agencies."
Terry Weipert
Former Executive, Maximus
"With you the follow-up and frequency was what made a difference, and the fact that you have that boutique understanding of our industry. I like how you understand our industry and it doesn't take long to explain it to you. I don't have to have lots of back and forth conversations. I like that you do the research for talent yourself and bring me great people to decide from."
Stacy Tate
Director, DLH Holdings
"Peter is one of the best GovCon recruiters out there. He is tenacious, thoughtful and knowledgeable. He assisted our team in filling multiple positions and is my go-to person when looking for that niche employee. I highly recommend him for executive level recruiting."
Laurie Schulte
Director Pricing, Mathematica
"If you are in the market for exceptional GovCon talent, look no further than Peter Brown. He successfully helped my team locate and hire high performing pricing staff in a heated market."
Michael Floyd
Capture Director, DLH Holdings
"Over the years Peter came through time and time again. He builds profiles on clients and reaches out to his vast network of contacts to find the right match at all levels."
Padraic McDermott
VP of Business Development, BAE Systems
"Peter coached me into a job that changed my life. That job led within a year to a new house, a new school for my kids, a rapid advancement at the new company, and then new roles I couldn't have believed possible."
William Turner
Executive Vice President, VetsEZ
"With over 25 years of leadership experience, I firmly believe that there is no more accomplished talent acquisition expert than Mr. Brown for executives, hiring managers, and applicants alike."
Charles Worth
Executive Vice President, 18Federal
"Peter is very talented and thoughtful. He made interviewing and transition to a new company seamless and ultra professional. I would recommend him to organizations and individuals alike."
Kaley Wilkinson
SVP Growth, WPS Health Solutions
"This passive capture executive we hired through you is simply AMAZING! A hidden gem. The team loves him and our business partners are highly supportive. I receive positive feedback from the whole business on a regular basis that he is providing a ton of value. He tells me weekly how grateful he his to be here and seems so happy. THANK YOU!!! By far one of the best hires I’ve made in my career."
David
VP Contracts, $400M Federal Services Contractor
"You spend the time with us to try and understand. We have other recruiters who spend 30-minutes with us and then give us garbage. I've hired 3 great people for my team from you. My perception is that you're able to screen well and bring a lot of the right people to the table."
David Hughes
CoFounder Growth & Operations, TurningPoint Global Solutions
"The process was defined, executed, and I am pleased with the SVP Growth hire we made as a result. APAGO is very experienced with the industry, market, and sales talent we wanted. Each presented candidate had insightful notes and attributes beyond the resume, and he wasn’t afraid to push back if he disagreed with my thinking. We will work with APAGO in the future."
Peggy Reid
VP Finance, Maximus
“APAGO aligns us with the people we want to meet and affects mutual wins between us and the people we want to hire.”
Peggy Reid
VP Finance, Maximus
“APAGO aligns us with the people we want to meet and affects mutual wins between us and the people we want to hire.”
