FTC Ranks #1 in Employee Engagement in 2016

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Careers at the FTC

The Federal Trade Commission is a dynamic and mission-driven agency, regularly listed as one of the best places to work in the federal government.
See also the FTC 2015 Employee Viewpoint Survey Results Summary.

Here are a few things that make the FTC great

  1. We take enormous pride in promoting consumer welfare through advocacy, enforcement, and policy initiatives.
  2. We have access to, and the ability to use, cutting-edge technologies on behalf of consumers.
  3. Our excellent work is often recognized by the public and media.
  4. A career at the FTC can provide exceptional opportunities to obtain excellent training, development, and professional growth.
  5. We value, and seek to promote and support the diversity of our communities.
  6. We strive for, and generally attain, a healthy work/life balance through family friendly alternative work schedules and telecommuting opportunities.

From the Chairwoman

Edith Ramirez

Edith Ramirez

Hello, I’m Edith Ramirez, the Chairwoman of the Federal Trade Commission, and I would like to welcome you to our careers site. The site is easy to navigate and a great resource for learning more about life and a career at the FTC.
Learn more about the Chairwoman's story ›

If you are interested in a career with us, you may want to learn about the different bureaus and offices within the FTC.

  • The Bureau of Competition ensures that our markets are open and free.
  • The Bureau of Consumer Protection prevents fraudulent, deceptive, and unfair business practices.
  • The Bureau of Economics provides scientifically sound, data-driven analysis that informs antitrust, consumer protection, and business regulation policy.
  • The Regional Offices further both the agency’s competition and consumer protection missions through a combination of enforcement and outreach.

Learn more about the mission of the FTC and our many additional supporting offices.

We protect American consumers

The mission of the FTC is to prevent business practices that are anticompetitive or deceptive or unfair to consumers; to enhance informed consumer choice and public understanding of the competitive process; and to accomplish this without unduly burdening legitimate business activity. We are proud to serve the American public in pursuit of these goals.