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Professional Services

The Future is Bright for Professional Service Jobs

Whether you’re starting a career as a business analyst or pivoting into digital marketing, Fairfax NOVA is primed for those seeking professional service jobs. Home to major corporations including Booz Allen Hamilton, KPMG, EY, Accenture and Deloitte – and ripe with full-time opportunities in risk management, regulatory functions, account management and real estate, to name a few – Northern Virginia is the setting for your career success story. Additionally, advanced degrees and upskilling opportunities at institutions like the George Mason University School of Business offer the tools for all the career possibilities you can imagine.

Fast Facts

16

Years of Being Listed as One of the 100 Best Companies to Work for (KPMG)

Fortune, 2023
286,370

Management Occupations in the Washington D.C. Metropolitan Area

U.S. Bureau Labor Statistics

Explore What Excites You

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Not ready to settle in your career? Fairfax NOVA has the higher education network to take you to the next level. George Mason University’s School of Business has garnered national recognition for its part-time MBA program, while the University of Virginia provides a range of continuing & executive education courses tailored to professionals in the industry, including certification programs and noncredit courses in digital marketing, business analytics and more.

Enhance your skill set with a bachelor’s degree program, master’s degree or try something new – this is the place where dreams turn into action, so whether you’re sharpening your communication skills to stay competitive or pursuing your newfound passion to become a project manager, you can do it all in Fairfax NOVA.

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The Right Place at the Right Time

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Looking to grow your network and collaborate in Northern Virginia? The Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce offers programs such as Leadership Fairfax — facilitating partnerships among professionals, fostering leadership development and creating pathways for career advancement in finance and professional services. George Mason University’s Accounting Society at Mason provides a platform for students and professionals to network and stay updated on industry trends. Fairfax NOVA also hosts several career fairs for different job types throughout the year, with special emphasis on connecting veterans to employers within the professional services industry.

Realize Your Potential in Northern Virginia

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Notable employers like EY and KPMG contribute to our region’s strength as a hub for professional service jobs — with the latter being recognized as one of Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For.

We’re also home to prominent advertising and marketing agencies such as RedPeg and Yes&, fueling the staffing of approximately 22,600 marketing research and branding professionals in the D.C. region. If you’re a business professional looking for success — or just the permission to take risks — you’ve come to the right place.

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