JDG Associates

About Us

Founded in 1973, and having completed more than 4,500 search assignments, the firm’s experience is deep, its reach is powerful, and its track record is extraordinary. At JDG Associates, its research-intensive process and personal approach have resulted in successful senior-level searches across a broad spectrum of industries and disciplines in the Washington, D.C. region and nationally. Its local and national clients include federal agencies; research and consulting organizations; Fortune 1000 corporations; as well as small, mid and large associations and professional societies. Moreover, as a GSA-approved small business, and minority roundtable member, the firm’s thriving public sector practice allows them to provide client agencies with a selection of diverse, highly-qualified senior-executives. JDG has built an outstanding reputation in serving federal government clients. The firm has successfully completed more than 250 Streamlined Critical Pay (SCP), Senior Executive Service (SES), Senior Level (SL), Senior Technical (ST) and GS15 searches for more than 50 federal agencies.

The firm knows that open and ongoing communication with clients before, during and after the process, allows them to build partnerships, deliver results, and become trusted advisors. It also allows them to be flexible in its approach and adapt if a client’s needs change during a search. They become an extension of clients. Its passion, commitment to customer service, and client-centric focus has fueled the firm’s success for nearly 50 years. 

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The search business is a people business. At JDG, they are passionate about what they do and understand how leadership drives success.

The are dedicated and knowledgeable and bring years of experience covering a wide variety of industries and disciplines. Its team prides itself on establishing long-standing partnerships with clients.

JDG Associates

Solutions And Expertise

At JDG Associates, its research-intensive process and personal approach have resulted in successful senior-level searches across a broad spectrum of industries and disciplines in the Washington, D.C. region and nationally. Its local and national clients include federal agencies, research and consulting organizations; Fortune 1000 corporations; as well as small, mid and large associations and professional societies.

Solutions
  • Executive Search
Industries
  • Communications
  • Defense
  • Education
  • Energy
  • Engineering
  • Financial Services
  • Government
  • Healthcare Services
  • Industrial
  • Library/Museum
  • Life Sci./Healthcare
  • Lobbying/Advocacy
  • Manufacturing
  • Non-Profit
  • Oceanic and Climate Sciences
  • R&D
  • Technology
  • Transportation
Functions
  • Acquisition/Procurement
  • AI
  • Business Development
  • CEO/President
  • Communications/PR
  • Data/Analytics
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Engineering
  • Enterprise Architecture
  • Facilities Management
  • Finance/Accounting
  • General Management
  • Human Capital
  • IT
  • Legal/Compliance
  • Operations
  • Research
  • Risk Management

JDG Associates

News Briefings

JDG Associates Seeking CFO for Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation

Rockville, MD-based executive search firm JDG Associates has been retained by the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) to lead in its search for a new CFO. Reporting to the PBGC director and overseeing a staff of approximately 100 with an operating budget of approximately $20 million, the CFO will be responsible for the effective and efficient planning,

JDG Associates Tapped by the Defense Health Agency to Fill Senior Position

Rockville, MD-based executive search firm JDG Associates has been selected by the Defense Health Agency (DHA) to lead in its search for director, TRICARE Health Plan. With a budget of more than $55 billion, DHA is a Combat Support Agency that oversees the Military Health System (MHS) and delivers care to 9.6 million beneficiaries worldwide. This senior

JDG Associates Seeking Chief Investment Officer for the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board

Rockville, MD-based executive search firm JDG Associates has been retained by the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board (FRTIB), which manages the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), to lead in its search for a chief investment officer. The CIO provides executive leadership in the development and implementation of investment policy for the TSP including reviewing investment performance and appropriateness of

JDG Completes VP Searches for The MIL Corporation

Rockville, MD-based executive search firm JDG Associates recently assisted in the recruitment of Yolanda Reid and Mike Marshall as vice presidents of cybersecurity at The MIL Corporation. With over 25 years of experience at the forefront of national security and emerging technology, Ms. Reid has led some of the most advanced cyber and intelligence programs supporting the U.S. government

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Press Releases

JDG completes Division Director, State Advocacy search for AVMA

JDG and the American Veterinary Medical Association are pleased to announce the selection of Angela Shuman as AVMA’s new Division Director of State Advocacy. Angela is a seasoned advocacy and public affairs leader with over 20 years of experience driving state and federal legislative and regulatory strategies within professional associations. Her background spans complex healthcare

JDG and the International Bottled Water Association (IBWA) Announce Jeremy Pollack as its new Vice President of Government Relations

JDG and the IBWA are pleased to announce the selection of Jeremy Pollack as IBWA’s new Vice President of Government Relations. Jeremy brings extensive government affairs experience spanning trade associations and Capitol Hill. His leadership and advocacy expertise will be invaluable as IBWA continues to advance the interests of the bottled water industry at the

JDG completes search for a Personnel Appeals Board Member with GAO

JDG is pleased to announce the selection of Robert Erbe as the newest GAO PAB Member. Mr. Erbe has been practicing federal sector labor and employment law for nearly three decades. Backed by explicit experience as an Air Force Judge Advocate General (JAG) and Federal Agency Attorney, Mr. Erbe has handled upwards of 150 MSPB

JDG completes search for Division Director, Federal Government Relations at the American Veterinary Medical Association

JDG and the AVMA are pleased to announce the selection of Paul Gage as AVMA’s new Division Director, Federal Government Relations. Paul is a strategic and results-driven executive with over 25 years of experience in federal government affairs, policy advocacy, and campaign strategy and management. In his prior role as the Deputy Vice President of

JDG completes VP of Business Development search for R&K Enterprise Solutions

JDG and R&K are pleased to announce Jim Zopelis as R&K’s new Vice President of Business Development. Jim has delivered more than 25 years of exceptional service to the U.S Government. He has managed broad portfolios and led numerous large-scale pursuits of contracts, IDIQ’s, GWACs, and MACs. Jim is an experienced leader who is adept