Aerospace &
Defense
Limitless opportunity in Fairfax NOVA
Booz Allen supports so many different federal agencies, and Northern Virginia is central to all of that. We have access to not only our clients, but the workforce. From a personal perspective my parents emigrated from South Korea when I was three and I have grown up in Fairfax County. I’ve seen the growth over close to 40 plus years of living here. From a workforce perspective, [the transient nature of this area] provides us access to such an experienced, diverse workforce.
Fast Facts
Federal Contracts Awarded to Fairfax County companies in FY 2022
USASPENDING.GOVFortune 500 Defense and Aerospace Firms in Fairfax NOVA
Fairfax County EDAof the Top 100 Global Defense Companies Operate in Fairfax County
Fairfax County EDARegional Defense and Aerospace-Related Workforce
Fairfax County EDAThe Rocket Fuel for Your Business
Companies soar to new heights in Fairfax NOVA
Fairfax is home to some of the biggest names in the aerospace and defense industry, including companies in systems engineering, cybersecurity and homeland security. Each year, Fairfax County-based companies receive more federal procurement dollars and high-profile projects than any other locality in the United States, benefitting from proximity to U.S. government agencies such as the Defense Contract Management Agency, the Pentagon and NASA. Our sought-after location offers access to leading customers, federal regulators and a network of business partners.
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Aerospace & Defense Industry Resources
InNOVAtion: Booz Allen Hamilton
The Fairfax County Economic Development Authority interviewed Ki Lee, a Senior Vice President and the Chief Technology Officer for the Global Defense Sector at Booz Allen, to find out why Fairfax County is a great place for its global headquarters, how careers at the company are mission-driven, and to learn more about Booz Allen’s innovative technologies.
Major Aerospace & Defense Companies
50+ aerospace and defense companies call Northern Virginia home — with unparalleled access to federal agencies, industry-related assets and a sector-specific workforce of nearly 200,000.
Find the Best of the Best in Fairfax NOVA
From aeronautics to avionics, Fairfax has a history of attracting top aerospace & defense companies from around the world. Global companies Airbus and BAE Systems call Fairfax their U.S. homebase, and Northrop Grumman moved its headquarters here from Los Angeles in 2011.
You will find Raytheon in Herndon, VA, while SAIC, a premier Fortune 500 information technology integrator, and General Dynamics, a global defense industry leader, both have their headquarters in Reston, VA.
Find the Talent of Tomorrow and Beyond in NOVA
Fairfax boasts thousands of aerospace and defense workers and a robust talent pipeline, with over 300,000 professionals engaged in computer and mathematical occupations, as well as architecture and engineering roles. The region’s prowess in technology is underscored by its No. 4 ranking for tech talent by CBRE in 2022, and the nearby Washington, D.C., metro area continues to fuel its workforce with more than 18,000 computer science, math and engineering degrees earned annually. This includes a large pool of candidates with security clearances and an abundance of former military personnel. Whether it is aerospace research and development or systems products or services, you will find talent ready to make history in Fairfax County.
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