Careers & Contracting

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Help Our Economy (and Your Career) Grow

If you are passionate about helping local and regional economies flourish, look no further. At Fairfax County Economic Development Authority (FCEDA), you will work with clients from rising startups to global companies, and not one day will be the same. We offer opportunities for career exploration and growth, and welcome curious minds from varied backgrounds to join our team.

Open Positions:

Currently, there are no open positions. Please check back for future opportunities.

Working at FCEDA

FCEDA positions are attached to Fairfax County Government for payroll and benefits, but are exempt from the county’s civil service rules and regulations. For more information on benefits, review the Fairfax County government benefits.

To apply for one of our open positions, click the links below. FCEDA does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or status as a veteran.

Open Positions:

Currently, there are no open positions. Please check back for future opportunities.

Contracting with FCEDA

FCEDA adheres to a rigorous contracting process that includes competitive sourcing and negotiations. Whether it’s for the procurement of goods or services, the FCEDA Procurement Guideline ensures transparency and fairness in all procurement endeavors.

Current Notices and RFPs:

RFP 2026-01 Public Notice of Contract Award

Vendors can register in the FCEDA Procurement Portal to be notified of future opportunities.

Fast Facts

Global

FCEDA has a global presence with locations in the U.S., Germany, U.K., South Korea and India.

Hybrid

FCEDA supports a hybrid work schedule for all employees.

V3

FCEDA is a Virginia Values Veterans (V3) certified employer.

Benefits

FCEDA positions receive government benefits.

Featured News

October 2, 2025

FCEDA Leaders Awarded for Influential Impact in Northern Virginia

2025 Dealmakers Hall of Fame James Quigley, Founder, GoCanvas and Co-founder, Refraction Chair, Fairfax County Economic Development Authority (FCEDA) FCEDA Chair James Quigley has been inducted into the Smart Business Dealmakers 2025 Hall of Fame. A veteran entrepreneur, he has built and scaled transformative technology companies—including GoCanvas, Aether Systems, Orbcomm, Peak Technologies, and inCode Wireless. […]

Fairfax County Secures Major National Security Investment as Systems Planning & Analysis Announces $46.9 Million Northern Virginia Expansion Creating More Than 1,200 Jobs in the Region

Fairfax County, Virginia — Systems Planning & Analysis (SPA), a global provider of data-driven analytical insight and technical innovation supporting critical national security objectives, will invest $46.9 million to expand their operations in Northern Virginia. This project will create more than 1,200 new jobs in the region, with 714 new jobs to be created in […]

How does a CEO end up in Space? Join us on Sept. 9 as Aisha Bowe shares her journey

How does a CEO end up in Space? Hear Aisha Bowe share her incredible story from a NASA rocket scientist, to a founder of STEMboard and a citizen astronaut. Aisha will be kicking off our Entrepreneurship 101 series at the new UVA Northern Virginia campus. You don’t want to miss it! 📅 Tuesday, September 9, […]