NAICS 561312: Executive Search Services
National industry
SBA small business size standard: $34 million in average annual receipts
Code facts
- Part of
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56
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561
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5613
- 56131
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5613
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561
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56
- Contract awards
- 9 In the last 12 months
- Contract obligations
- $8,091,881 In FY2025
NAICS codes and definitions come from the U.S. Census Bureau, size standards from the SBA and contract spending from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Contract obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Obligated |
|---|---|
| FY2027 To date | $0 |
| FY2026 | $28,758,458 |
| FY2025 | $8,091,881 |
| FY2024 | $2,028,968 |
| FY2023 | $1,677,248 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Heidrick & Struggles International Inc. | $27,165,707 | |
| 2 | Arcticom, LLC | $1,031,635 | |
| 3 | Maceo Carter Investments, LLC | $180,000 | |
| 4 | Buffkin & Associates, LLC | $120,680 | |
| 5 | JDG Associates LTD | $111,050 | |
| 6 | Bmot Consultants, LLC | $108,780 | |
| 7 | Sensa Solutions, Inc. | $80,000 |
Top funding agencies by obligations
| Rank | Agency | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington Headquarters Service | $27,245,707 | |
| 2 | Department of State | $1,031,635 | |
| 3 | Department of Homeland Security | $229,460 | |
| 4 | Department of Veterans Affairs | $180,000 | |
| 5 | Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation | $67,500 | |
| 6 | Department of Health and Human Services | $24,106 | |
| 7 | Defense Health Agency | $1,500 |
Top PSC codes by obligations
| Rank | PSC code | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | R431 Support – Professional: Human Resources | $28,687,573 | |
| 2 | R499 Other Professional Services | $108,780 |
Contract obligations by state
| Rank | Place of performance | Obligated, last 12 months | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Virginia | $27,244,939 | |
| 2 | District of Columbia | $1,093,846 | |
| 3 | California | $180,000 | |
| 4 | Maryland | $156,330 | |
| 5 | Connecticut | $120,680 |
Contract opportunities
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Definition
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing executive search, recruitment, and placement services for clients with specific executive and senior management position requirements. The range of services provided by these establishments may include developing a search strategy and position specification based on the culture and needs of the client; researching, identifying, screening, and interviewing candidates; verifying candidate qualifications; and assisting in final offer negotiations and assimilation of the selected candidate.
The individuals identified, recruited, or placed are not employees of the executive search services establishments.
Illustrative examples
- Executive placement services
- Executive search services
- Senior executive search services
Quick answers
What is NAICS 561312?
NAICS 561312 is Executive Search Services, a national industry in NAICS 56, Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services.
What is the NAICS code for executive search services?
The NAICS code for executive search services is 561312, Executive Search Services.
What is the NAICS code for senior executive search services?
The NAICS code for senior executive search services is 561312, Executive Search Services.
How much do federal agencies spend under NAICS 561312?
Federal contracts under NAICS 561312 obligated $8,091,881 in fiscal year 2025 and $40,556,555 in fiscal years 2023 through 2027.
Who are the largest contractors under NAICS 561312?
The contractors with the most obligated under NAICS 561312 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are Heidrick & Struggles International Inc. ($27,165,707); Arcticom, LLC ($1,031,635); and Maceo Carter Investments, LLC ($180,000).
Which agencies buy the most under NAICS 561312?
The agencies that obligated the most under NAICS 561312 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are Washington Headquarters Service ($27,245,707), Department of State ($1,031,635) and Department of Homeland Security ($229,460).
Which PSC codes are used with NAICS 561312?
The PSC codes with the most obligated under NAICS 561312 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are R431 Support – Professional: Human Resources and R499 Other Professional Services.
Where is the work under NAICS 561312 performed?
By place of performance, the states with the most contract obligations under NAICS 561312 over the last 12 months are Virginia ($27,244,939), the District of Columbia ($1,093,846) and California ($180,000).
What is the latest contract opportunity under NAICS 561312?
The latest contract opportunity under NAICS 561312 is PTOEA RFI: USPTO seeks a Contractor for Executive Recruitment Services, pre-solicitation from US Patent and Trademark Office, posted October 7, 2026.
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