Military &
Defense
Securing the Future in 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 2024
Of the Top 5 Defense Contractors have operations in Fairfax
Most working-age veterans
In Federal R&D contracts in FY 2023
The Connections You Need
Fairfax County is the center of Northern Virginia’s defense corridor, offering unmatched access to decision-makers, mission partners and U.S. Government agencies. Leading defense firms and startups alike call Fairfax home, and with good reason. The proximity to Washington, D.C., the Pentagon, DoD and more than two dozen U.S. Military installations allows for constant engagement with key federal stakeholders. This access translates into action. Fairfax-based companies consistently win more federal contracts than their counterparts anywhere else in the country.
The strength of the region’s defense sector is bolstered by partnerships with local academic institutions like George Mason University, whose Mason Autonomy and Robotics Center is leading cutting-edge breakthroughs in the development of autonomous systems, advanced command-and-control platforms (C5ISR) and counter-UAS defense systems. This deep integration of innovation, research and policy access makes Fairfax a mission-ready destination for companies to push the limits of defense innovation while expanding their national security footprint.
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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 MIlitary & Defense Companies
Preparing for Future Growth
Fairfax County is building for the future, with the infrastructure and planning needed to support long-term defense industry expansion. The region also boasts the #1 digital infrastructure in the world, supporting rapid, secure connectivity across classified and unclassified networks—a critical asset for cybersecurity, real-time communication, defense technologies and artificial intelligence development.
With nearly 120 million square feet of available office space, Fairfax offers flexibility for everything from mission planning to R&D. The region also supports mission-critical properties, ideal for classified work requiring additional privacy and secure facilities. Whether it’s high-tech data centers or SCIF-ready offices, Fairfax has the space and the strategy to accommodate your next growth phase.
Find the Talent of Tomorrow and Beyond in NOVA
The strength of Fairfax’s defense industry is rooted in its people. With 93% of residents age 25 or older holding a high school diploma and 64% with a bachelor’s degree or higher, the county’s workforce is among the most educated in the country. Over 157,000 computer science professionals and more than 26,000 engineers and technical specialists ensure defense employers have access to the exact talent they need—from AI-powered cybersecurity to mechanical engineers designing the next generation of warfighting platforms.
Programs like Talent Up connect employers directly with skilled professionals and job seekers, helping you hire faster and smarter. Whether you need top-level security-cleared professionals or emerging talent ready to innovate, Fairfax County is where the future of defense is built.
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