The National Association of State Procurement Officials (NASPO) is excited to announce a new partnership with Civic Match by Work for America. As the federal government transitions between administrations, thousands of skilled professionals are seeking new opportunities, creating a unique chance to strengthen state and local government workforces with top talent. This partnership is an important milestone in raising awareness of public procurement careers and helping individuals find meaningful opportunities amidst career transition.

Civic Match by Work for America is a nonpartisan program dedicated to tackling the government staffing challenges in communities nationwide by connecting experienced federal workers and former campaign staff with jobs in state and local governments across the country. They’re working with governments across 170+ cities and 47 states to place candidates in roles that are vital to keeping communities strong.

By combining NASPO’s expertise in public procurement with Civic Match’s innovative talent-matching initiatives, this partnership will help state governments build a skilled, resilient workforce ready to meet the needs of today and the challenges of the future.

“For many years, recruiting and retaining top talent has been a top priority for our members. Through this collaboration, we aim to build a strong talent pipeline that enhances government services, expands opportunities, and better serves communities nationwide. We believe this free-to-use matching service is an excellent tool as we bring top-tier professionals into state and local procurement offices” said Daniel May, Director of Procurement Talent Development.

NASPO kicked off this collaboration on April 3, 2025, by supporting Civic Match’s virtual job fair, which connected finance and procurement professionals from federal and public sectors with hiring managers looking to strengthen state and local government teams. To build on this momentum, NASPO is planning future roundtable discussions with states and industry partners to encourage knowledge sharing and support pathways to rewarding roles in state and local procurement.

For more information about Civic Match’s mission, initiatives, and job opportunities visit www.workforamerica.org/civicmatch

About NASPO

NASPO is a non-profit association dedicated to advancing public procurement through leadership, excellence, and integrity. It is made up of the directors of the central purchasing offices in each of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and territories of the United States. NASPO is an organization that helps its members achieve success as public procurement leaders through the promotion of best practices, education, professional development, research, and innovative procurement strategies. www.naspo.org

About Civic Match by Work for America

Civic Match is a project by Work for America, a nonprofit initiative tackling the government staffing crisis in communities nationwide. Work for America helps state and local governments recruit, retain, and empower the next wave of public servants, ensuring better services and a stronger America.