[stephenhuey]

A friend of mine who has repeatedly sought to help out impactful non-profit initiatives over the years jumped from Google to 18F and he is really glad to be there. He has always leaned towards those interests and while he enjoyed some experiences at Google, he has never been interested in making a lot of money and I know he relishes the challenge of solving not just technical problems but also organizational improvement challenges in what is a stereotypical slow-moving bureaucracy! He would invite any interested parties to keep an eye on openings and apply to join 18F. I always think of it as a sort of Delta Force for the government.

[icsllaf]

I'm afraid to ask, but do 18F and other likewise government "startups" pay well? Most government jobs relating to programming seem to be limited by the GS payscale.

[mooreds]

They are limited by the GS payscale.

> 18F team members are hired for specific position descriptions at a specific grade level from the federal general schedule (GS) (excluding SES positions). The GS system is a pay system for civilian employees in the federal government; evaluation and compensation varies by grade level. The qualification requirements for each position at a specific GS level are based on education, background, accomplishments, and experience. The specific requirements will always be listed in the job posting. Salaries of federal employees are public information, and your salary may become publicly available...

> The annual salary cap for all GS employees is $164,200 per year. You cannot be offered more than this under any circumstance.

More here: https://18f.gsa.gov/join/