Major
Employers

A spectrum of industries are represented by employers that find vast quantities of highly educated and technically trained talent in Fairfax NOVA. From professional services giant Booz Allen Hamilton to global aerospace and defense leader General Dynamics, the county hosts a thriving business ecosystem that spans multiple sectors and employs millions.

Take Inova Health Systems, for example: the cornerstone of the region’s healthcare infrastructure, Inova employs over 10,000 healthcare professionals that ensure top-notch medical services for the community. Capital One, headquartered in McLean, has also made its mark as one of the biggest companies in Virginia, recently hiring thousands of tech professionals to support its transition to cloud-based technologies. The company now has a total employment of more than 5,000, joining Freddie Mac, General Dynamics and in counting a talent workforce of that size.

In aggregate, Fairfax NOVA employers sustain more than 3 million jobs with approximately one in three residents working in the professional services, healthcare and bioscience fields.

Fairfax NOVA’s business community is well-served by a robust talent acquisition ecosystem and a culture of continuous learning that maintains a modern workforce. To start, employers in the region have access to abundant upskilling opportunities for their employees, including FastForward, a program recognized for its efficiency and affordability in certifying individuals for in- demand jobs with companies in Virginia. Fairfax County EDA’s talent initiative effectively connects businesses with prospective talent through job boards, hiring events and other strategic resources.

The tech industry is especially well-served, with Fairfax NOVA’s abundance of cyber skills upskilling programs. Several programs are specifically geared toward veterans, like the VA Cyber Skills Academies.