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Need a Job in Information Technology? Relocate to Northern Virginia

While the Northern Virginia and D.C. markets have slowed alongside much of the country's real estate markets, the shining star of Northern Virginia has been the continued phenomenal job growth. More than 40,000 new jobs are expected to be created in Northern Virginia in 2008.

The Greater Washington area has the most educated populace in the country, Education and Jobs in Northern Virginia thus making it home to many Information Technology (IT) companies. Northern Virginia boasts 22 of the region's 25 largest IT employers. If you work in the IT field and you're considering a move, Northern Virginia may be the right choice. There's plenty of large companies with headquarters or large offices in the area and many of them are hiring. If you already work for one of these information technology giants, chances are high that you'll be transferred to Northern Virginia to help support some of the large federal government contracts that these companies often service.

Here's a list of the top 10 Northern Virginia Information Technology employers ranked by metro-area IT professionals (courtesy of the Washington Business Journal Book of Lists 2008):

Computer Sciences Corporation -- 3170 Fairview Park Drive, Falls Church, VA 22042. 10,280 IT employees.
General Dynamics -- 2941 Fairview Park Drive, Suite 100, Falls Church, VA 22042. 3,900 IT employees.
Booz Allen Hamilton -- 8283 Greensboro Drive, McLean, VA 22102. 3,697 IT employees.
CACI International -- 1100 N. Glebe Road, Arlington, VA 22201. 1,603 IT employees.
CGI -- 4050 Legato Road, Fairfax, VA 22033. 1,479 IT employees.
Northrop Grumman -- 1000 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA 22209. 1,360 IT employees
Perot Systems Government Services -- 8270 Willow Oaks Corp. Dr., Fairfax, VA 22031. 1,299 IT employees.
QinetiQ North America -- 7918 Jones Branch Drive, Suite 350, McLean, VA 22102. 901 IT employees.
Nortel Government Solutions -- 12730 Fair Lakes Circle, Fairfax, VA 22033. 783 IT employees.
SRA International -- 4300 Fair Lakes Court, Fairfax, VA 22033. 636 IT employees.

RE/MAX Allegiance

When you are transferred or decide to relocate to Northern Virginia, you'll want to contact Brian Block at RE/MAX Allegiance to help you find your new home within an easy commute to your new job. You can reach Brian at 703-626-0715 or by e-mail at brian@brianblock.com.

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Posted by Brian Block -- Northern Virginia & D.C. Real Estate on 12/21/2007 07:16 PM

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12 Comments on Need a Job in Information Technology? Relocate to Northern Virginia

Brian - Sounds like the job market is indeed booming in your area!

12/21/2007 08:09 PM

by Jason Sardi, Pennsylvania Mortgage Broker (First Choice Equity Group Inc.)

Great information for those relocating!

12/22/2007 06:25 PM

by Lake Norman Real Estate ~ Diane Aurit (RE/MAX at the Lake)

JASON: Yes, the job market has been great in the D.C. and Northern Virginia area for quite some time. With the federal government, government contractors, high tech companies, and the military, there seems to be a continual supply of good high-paying jobs. We have the lowest unemployment rate of any major metropolitan area in the country.

12/23/2007 06:18 AM

by Brian Block -- Northern Virginia & D.C. Real Estate (RE/MAX Allegiance)

DIANE: Thanks for your comment. I appreciate it.

12/23/2007 06:18 AM

by Brian Block -- Northern Virginia & D.C. Real Estate (RE/MAX Allegiance)

Brian It is a shame the mortgage debacle had such a orofound effect on our market. Our unemployment rate and job growthh rate are factors to stimulate growth, Karen

12/23/2007 07:02 PM

by Karen Kruschka - Fairfax Prince William Stafford County VA Real Estate Service (RE/MAX Allegiance)

KAREN: I agree. Our area's economy is robust. The mortgage debacle and the affordability issues are what affected our market, but things will bounce back.

12/24/2007 07:11 AM

by Brian Block -- Northern Virginia & D.C. Real Estate (RE/MAX Allegiance)

Brian- WOW, I had no idea about how powerful the tech sector was in D.C. We conjure up nothing but politicians! Katerina

12/26/2007 06:44 PM

by Nestor & Katerina Gasset, Realtors® Wellington Florida Luxury Homes (International Properties and Investments, Inc.)

I used to live next door to CACI in Avalon Washington Towers. I always thought it would be so cool to work there because I could get up at 8:45 and still be at work by 9am! And none of that DC area traffic.

12/27/2007 01:26 AM

by Tchaka Owen (Elite Coastal Properties)

KATERINA: Yes, the tech sector is huge in the D.C. area. When AOL first started in Northern Virginia, that spurned many other tech companies to come here as well. The backbone of the internet was established in Fairfax County with companies like UUNET headquartered there. I once heard that something like 75% of the world's internet traffic was routed through Northern Virginia! With the government and defense industries, there is a large tech sector to support all the government and defense contracts. Lots of tech companies, aerospace, etc.

12/27/2007 03:45 PM

by Brian Block -- Northern Virginia & D.C. Real Estate (RE/MAX Allegiance)

TCHAKA: That's one of the nice things about some areas of Northern Virginia, like Ballston, Rosslyn, Old Town Alexandria, or condos in Tysons Corner or Reston Town Center. Walking to work!

12/27/2007 03:56 PM

by Brian Block -- Northern Virginia & D.C. Real Estate (RE/MAX Allegiance)

It will be htis job market that will get Northern Virginia out of the slump.

12/27/2007 05:29 PM

by Scott Wall (StoneHouse Realty, Inc)

SCOTT: I definitely agree that our job market will continue to bolster sales in Northern Virginia.

12/28/2007 06:41 AM

by Brian Block -- Northern Virginia & D.C. Real Estate (RE/MAX Allegiance)

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