Washington DC Career Coach.
Built for the Federal-to-Private Transition.
Thousands of federal workers are being displaced right now. The private sector hiring process is completely different — and most government resumes are invisible to private employers. We fix that. Fast.
Legacy Careers LLC · Houston, TX · Serving Washington DC professionals virtually · 87% placement rate · 58-day avg. to offer
The Private Sector Isn’t Waiting — Neither Should You.
DOGE-related reductions and agency restructuring have displaced thousands across DC, Virginia, and Maryland. Private sector firms — defense contractors, consulting firms, tech companies — are actively recruiting federal talent right now. But your federal resume is working against you. It was written for OPM compliance, not private sector hiring. Legacy Careers has placed 2,500+ professionals and we know exactly how to translate government experience into private sector language that gets callbacks in days — not months.
Built for DC’s Most Urgent Career Transitions
Whether you’re a federal employee facing displacement, a contractor losing agency work, or a DC professional ready for your next move — your government resume needs a complete rewrite before private sector employers will take it seriously.
Displaced or voluntarily separating from agencies including DOD, DHS, HHS, DOJ, State, Treasury, and more. Your KSAs and federal resume format won’t work in the private sector.
Losing agency contracts or security-sensitive work and transitioning to commercial roles. Your clearance is an asset — most candidates don’t know how to position it correctly.
Moving from government agencies to think tanks, lobbying firms, nonprofits, or private sector compliance and legal roles. Translation of policy experience to business impact is everything.
Professionals in consulting, finance, tech, healthcare, or associations in the DC metro area looking to move up, change industries, or land a role that matches their real market value.
Separating from service and targeting senior civilian roles in DC’s robust defense, consulting, and government affairs ecosystem. We speak both military and civilian hiring language.
Senior leaders targeting Director, VP, and C-suite roles in DC’s competitive market. At this level, positioning and executive presence documents make the difference between a call and silence.
Your Federal Resume Is Working Against You
Federal resumes are written for OPM compliance. Private sector resumes are written to stop a recruiter in 6 seconds. They are completely different documents — and sending your federal resume to private employers is one of the most common and costly mistakes DC job seekers make.
Done-For-You Career Services — Delivered Virtually
Federal-to-Private Resume Rewrite
Best for: Federal employees and contractors transitioning to private sector
Your federal resume is a compliance document. Private employers need a business document. We translate your government experience — budgets, teams, programs, clearances — into the language private sector hiring managers respond to.
What you get: ATS-optimized resume · editable DOCX · keyword map · unlimited revisions 30 days
- Federal experience translated to measurable private sector impact
- Security clearance positioned as a competitive advantage
- Written for your specific target role and industry
- Premium ($125): Resume + cover letter + full LinkedIn rewrite
Interview Accelerator
Best for: Professionals who need full documents + coaching in one package
Private sector interviews are completely different from federal panel interviews. Behavioral questions, salary negotiation, and executive presence all require a different approach. This package prepares you for all of it.
What you get: Resume · Cover Letter · LinkedIn · 90-min coaching · Unlimited edits 30 days
- Full resume and LinkedIn rewrite tailored to your target role
- 90-min recorded coaching session with role-specific questions and feedback
- 3–4 business day delivery
- 60-Day Interview Guarantee: apply to 25 roles with no interview — we rewrite free
Executive Legacy Program
Best for: Senior leaders targeting Director, VP, or C-suite
At senior level, your documents need to signal executive presence from the first line. Every document, every angle, positioned to compete at the highest level. Delivered in 3 days.
What you get: Exec resume · cover letter · LinkedIn · value prop letter · 60-min coaching · 60-Day Guarantee
- Executive presence positioning — not dressed-up mid-level copy
- 60-min strategy session: interview prep or compensation negotiation
- Pay in full or split monthly with Klarna/Afterpay
LinkedIn Rewrite
Best for: Professionals invisible to DC recruiters and headhunters
DC recruiters search LinkedIn before they post a job. If your profile reads like a government bio, you are invisible to the people actively looking to hire someone with your experience.
What you get: Headline · About · Experience bullets · recruiter keywords
- Headline engineered to appear in DC recruiter searches
- About section that translates your government experience to private sector value
- Experience bullets matched to your target role and industry
Career Coaching
Best for: Active job seekers who need strategy, documents, and accountability
The DC job market — especially for federal-to-private transitions — is complex and fast-moving. This is what it looks like to have an expert in your corner every week until you land.
What you get: 1:1 sessions · resume/LinkedIn · plan · weekly leads
- Essentials — $350: 2 sessions + resume/LinkedIn + 3 months leads + 3-Month Guarantee
- Advanced — $450: 3 sessions + exec resume + 6 months leads + salary coaching
From Federal Resume to Private Sector Offer in 4 Steps
Submit your current resume. We’ll identify exactly what’s holding you back from private sector callbacks.
We rebuild your resume and LinkedIn from scratch — in private sector language, for your specific target role.
We coach you on behavioral interviews, salary negotiation, and how to answer the federal background questions every private employer will ask.
Our DC-area clients average a new offer in 58 days. The industry average is 120–180 days. Positioning is everything.
Real Results from Real Clients
87% placement rate. 58-day average time to offer. $15M+ in tracked salary increases. Not luck — positioning.
“Anthony worked with me to fix up my resume in just 30 minutes, and by the end of the week, I had a job! His help was truly invaluable. Don’t hesitate — you won’t regret it.”
“I got a $20K salary bump because I revised my resume to get me inside the right rooms. My resume told a real story of what I actually did. This was amazing.”
“They enhanced my resume, showcasing my strengths and tailoring it for specific industries. I’m now confident my resume will make an impact.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you work with clients in Washington DC virtually?
Yes — 100% of our services are delivered virtually via email, Zoom, and secure file transfer. We’re based in Houston, TX but serve professionals in all 50 states including the entire DC metro area — DC, Virginia, and Maryland. Time zone is no issue.
How long does a federal-to-private resume rewrite take?
Standard delivery is 3–4 business days. Rush delivery is available in 1–2 business days for an additional $50. Executive packages are delivered in 3 business days. All packages include unlimited revisions for 30 days.
Can you help with my security clearance on the resume?
Absolutely. A security clearance is a significant competitive advantage in the private sector — especially for defense contractors, consulting firms, and tech companies with government contracts. We know exactly how to position your clearance level to maximize its value to private employers.
How is Legacy Careers different from AI resume tools?
AI tools generate generic content. Legacy Careers builds your resume the way a hiring executive thinks — because Anthony Harris has been the hiring executive with 2,500+ direct placements. The 87% placement rate and 58-day average time to offer are not achievable with a template. Every document is written for your specific target role, industry, and career story.
What private sector industries do DC federal employees transition into?
The most common and successful transitions from federal roles in DC include: defense and government contracting, consulting (Big 4, strategy, management), technology and cybersecurity, healthcare policy and administration, financial services and compliance, think tanks and nonprofits, and lobbying and government affairs. We have deep experience across all of these.
Do you guarantee interviews?
The Interview Accelerator and coaching packages include a 60-Day or 3-Month Interview Guarantee. Apply to 25 relevant roles with no interview and we rewrite your resume at no additional cost. We stand behind our work.
The window to get ahead of the federal displacement wave is right now.
Thousands of DC professionals are competing for the same private sector roles. The ones who land fastest are the ones who repositioned first. Book a free 15-min consult — Anthony will tell you exactly what your resume needs and which service fits your situation.