Government Organizations
Government Agencies Jobs
With all the right pieces in place, how will you create your meaningful path forward? With nearly 50 federal government agencies in the Fairfax NOVA and Washington, D.C., area, you can work in cities like Alexandria and Arlington and impact the nation. Whether you’re looking for federal government job opportunities requiring security clearance, internships or a career serving veterans, you can do so in a state with one of the top employment numbers for federal employees.
Fast Facts
Federal Government Organizations Located in the Washington, D.C., Area
Fairfax County EDAState With the Largest Number of Federal Employees
Clearance JobsHomeland Security and Emergency Management Programs (George Mason University)
U.S. News & World Report, 2023Government Employers and Contractors
Employers throughout Fairfax NOVA are hiring for thousands of government agency jobs whether you have security clearance or want to work for a minority-owned government contracting enterprise.
Government Agencies Jobs in Fairfax NOVA
With 50+ agencies and 1,000+ jobs available at government organizations in Northern Virginia, our region is ground zero for making a national impact.
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Want a fulfilling career adjacent to Washington D.C. federal agencies? There are plenty of government jobs in Virginia, from finance jobs with the Navy Federal Credit Union — voted one of the Best Employers for New Grads by Forbes in 2022 — to minority and woman-owned IT businesses like ActioNet and MicroTech.
Additionally, top federal contractors like General Dynamics and Northrop Grumman are headquartered in Fairfax County and received $34.6 billion in contracts in 2022 alone, providing a vast array of employment opportunities for those seeking to make a meaningful impact in the federal sector. Whether you aspire to work directly with government agencies or support them through various industries, Fairfax NOVA offers a dynamic and thriving professional landscape.
Careers With Professional and National Purpose
Fairfax NOVA is full of opportunities to work for nearly 50 American federal agencies, including the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office located in Alexandria and the US. Geological Survey in Reston. Have you previously obtained special security clearances? Fairfax NOVA is your career haven, with hundreds of federal jobs at the Pentagon in Arlington — the world’s largest low-rise office building with more than six million square feet of office space and plenty of vacancies for job seekers!
The region’s rich professional landscape, coupled with its proximity to Washington, D.C., positions it as a thriving hub for individuals seeking meaningful careers in the public service sector.
Knowledge to Move Nations
Several higher education institutions in Fairfax NOVA offer the opportunity to earn a government job title for recent graduates. George Mason University’s Schar School of Policy and Government was ranked No. 5 for its homeland security programs by U.S. News & World Report in 2023. Northern Virginia Community College is one of the largest community colleges in the nation with more than 80,000 students across six campuses, offering career paths and programs of study in information technology, cybersecurity, contract management and more.