Tech Jobs in Arlington, VA
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Arlington, VA sits just across the Potomac from Washington, D.C., making it a natural extension of the nation’s capital tech ecosystem. With a 2023 median household income of $97,000 and a tech workforce that grew 12% last year, the county attracts talent looking for high‑paying, mission‑critical roles in defense, cybersecurity, and data analytics. The presence of federal agencies and a dense network of contractors gives Arlington a unique advantage: companies often offer competitive salaries and rapid career progression.
Major employers in the area include Booz Allen Hamilton, Northrop Grumman, and Leidos, all of which specialize in defense and intelligence software. Cybersecurity firms such as Palo Alto Networks and Darktrace have regional offices, while cloud leaders like Microsoft and VMware maintain large development teams. The startup scene is energized by the Arlington Tech Center and venture firms that back AI, fintech, and health‑tech companies. This blend of legacy defense contractors and agile startups creates a diverse job pool ranging from software engineering to product management and security architecture.
Arlington’s cost of living is high: the median home price hovers around $800,000, and a one‑bedroom apartment in Clarendon or Ballston can cost $2,700/month. For tech professionals, salary transparency is crucial to ensure that compensation keeps pace with local expenses. JobTransparency’s clear pay ranges help candidates benchmark offers against the $120,000–$180,000 median tech salary in the region, enabling smarter negotiations and better relocation decisions.
Senior Manager, Accounting- Commercial Accounting Project Delivery
Company: Capital One
Location: Richmond, VA
Posted Jan 23, 2025
Capital One is seeking a Senior Manager of Accounting for the Commercial Accounting Project Delivery team. The role involves leading complex initiatives, managing a dynamic team, and collaborating with key stakeholders. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree or military experience, at least 7 years in accounting or related fields, and 4 years in project or product management and people management. Preferred qualifications include banking or finance industry experience, PMP, Lean or Agile certifications, and a CPA license. The role offers a competitive salary, performance-based incentives, and comprehensive benefits. Capital One is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.
Principal Software Engineer, Rust - Capital One Software (Remote)
Company: Capital One
Location: Richmond, VA / Remote
Posted Jan 23, 2025
Senior Associate, Data Scientist
Company: Capital One
Location: McLean, VA
Posted Jan 23, 2025
Capital One is seeking a Senior Associate Data Scientist for their Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Modeling and Advanced Data Insights team in McLean, Virginia. The role involves partnering with a cross-functional team to deliver products customers love, leveraging a broad stack of technologies to reveal insights from large volumes of data. The ideal candidate is innovative, creative, technically skilled, statistically-minded, and a data guru. Basic qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree plus 3 years of data analytics experience, or a Master's Degree plus 1 year of experience. Preferred qualifications include a STEM degree, AWS experience, and proficiency in Python, Scala, or R.
Human Resources Director
Company: Leidos
Location: Arlington, VA
Posted Jan 23, 2025
Leidos is currently recruiting for an HR Director to join their HR team, specifically for the Sea Systems Business Area in the Defense Systems Sector. The role involves developing and executing the 'people strategy', leading 1150+ employees, and partnering with business leaders to design HR solutions. Key responsibilities include driving employee engagement, supporting growth and retention, and shaping strategy in areas like Culture, Inclusion, Diversity, Performance Development, Talent Development, Employee Relations, Organizational Change Management, Total Rewards, and Organizational Design and Development. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in HR or related field, 12+ years of HR experience, and strong business acumen. They must also have experience in leading change, excellent interpersonal skills, and proficiency in MS Office. The pay range is $134,550.00 - $243,225.00.
Advisor Development Program - Financial Solutions Advisor Trainee: Lynnhaven Parkway
Company: Bank of America
Location: Virginia Beach, VA
Posted Jan 23, 2025
Bank of America is seeking a new generation of financial advisors to join their industry-leading wealth management team. The role involves advising clients on financial goals, providing personal investing tools, and resources. The company emphasizes its commitment to being a diverse and inclusive workplace, offering opportunities for growth and impact. However, the position requires SAFE Act registration, which includes a background check and adherence to federal registry system requirements.
MEAT/ASST DEPT LEADER
Company: Kroger
Location: Roanoke, VA
Posted Jan 23, 2025
The job description outlines responsibilities for a Meat department role, emphasizing the creation of an outstanding customer experience, maintaining a safe and clean environment, achieving sales and profit goals, and demonstrating company values. Key responsibilities include promoting trust and respect, training associates, managing customer volume, ensuring product quality, developing a department business plan, and maintaining inventory. The ideal candidate should have excellent communication skills, a food handler's permit, stress management abilities, and basic math skills. High school diploma or GED, meat/retail experience, and management experience are desired. The company, a large grocer, values its employees, offering comprehensive benefits including healthcare, flexible scheduling, emotional and financial support, associate discounts, tuition reimbursement, and growth opportunities.
Program Cost Control Analyst 3 or 4
Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Dulles, VA
Posted Jan 23, 2025
Electromagnetic Enviromental Effects Engineer (Space Systems)
Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Dulles, VA
Posted Jan 23, 2025
Northrop Grumman is seeking Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3) engineers for a position in Dulles, Virginia. The role involves leading E3 design, development, and analysis of complex electronic products for space systems. Responsibilities include writing and interpreting E3 requirements, presenting at design reviews, and designing ground systems, chassis, and harness shielding. Basic qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a STEM discipline with 2 years of experience, and working knowledge of MIL-STD 461, MIL-STD 464, NASA-GEVS-7000, and other E3 space requirement standards. The salary range is $89,400 - $134,200.
Sr Systems Spec- remote within driving distance to Richmond, VA or Phili, PA!
Company: Thermo Fisher Scientific
Location: Richmond, VA
Posted Jan 23, 2025
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is seeking a candidate for a role involving advanced in-system configurations, project management, and system releases. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, programming experience in R or Python, and solid knowledge of relational database platforms. They will act as a subject matter expert, evaluate system revisions, interface with other departments, and ensure compliance with policies. The role also involves leading project teams, engineering technology solutions, and acting as a departmental resource for process improvements and user training. Thermo Fisher Scientific values diversity and offers accessibility services for job seekers with disabilities.