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FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (7News) — A new expansion of a technology and analytics firm will bring over 1,200 new jobs to Northern Virginia, government officials said.
Systems Planning & Analysis (SPA) will expand its operations in the City of Alexandria and Fairfax County through a $46.9 million investment, announced Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin. The company focuses on security and defense.
SPA plans to grow its headquarters workforce over the next five years. The business plans on creating 494 jobs in Alexandria, said Youngkin.
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In Fairfax County, SPA will grow its Chantilly location and explore other new, nearby locations. The company's growth should create 714 new jobs for the county, said Youngkin.
“The Commonwealth’s strategic location, pro-business policies, and access to world-class talent made the decision to grow here easy for the SPA team. Together, we are working to push creative boundaries in the world of data, security, and national defense,” said Youngkin.
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“We are thrilled to deepen our roots in Alexandria and Fairfax County, two vibrant communities that have supported our growth for more than 50 years,” said SPA Chief Executive Officer Rich Sawchak. “This expansion reflects our commitment to providing exceptional data-driven analytical insights to our clients while fostering innovation within our own organization. We are excited to welcome new talent and invest in the local economy.”
SPA currently employs over 2,800 people. The company has experts in land, undersea, surface and air warfare operations; intelligence community, radar and sensor systems; cyber security analysis and policy and more, said Youngkin.
Governor Youngkin approved $9.2 million in grants from the Commonwealth’s Opportunity Fund and the Virginia Economic Development Incentive Grant to assist with the project.
Technology and analyitics firm expansion brings 1.2k new jobs to Northern Virginia – WJLA
