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.
Sr. Project Manager, Logistics - 37802
Company: Alion Science and Technology
Location: Norfolk, VA
Posted Jan 22, 2025
Alion Science and Technology is seeking a Lead Project Engineer for their Advanced Modeling and Simulation Technical Operation. The role involves managing high-visibility projects, establishing best practices for project management, and working with a team to develop state-of-the-art modeling and simulation software for the Navy. Key responsibilities include defining project scope, determining project responsibilities, authoring procedures, performing requirements management, maintaining project schedules, preparing status reports, and ensuring project risks are minimized. The ideal candidate should have 6+ years of IT/Project Management experience, a B.S./B.A., and experience in a government contracting environment. Preferred qualifications include delivering IT solutions for DoD departments, experience with Navy networks, and adapting project management processes. U.S. Citizenship is required, and the candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance.
Database Administrator II - (MV) - 37251
Company: Alion Science and Technology
Location: Virginia Beach, VA
Posted Jan 22, 2025
The Navy Integrated Training Environment (NITE) Database Administrator role involves supporting the IBM Maximo solution, resolving user issues, and performing enhancements as business requirements evolve. The position requires a bachelor's degree in computer discipline or equivalent, 2-4 years of related experience, and IBM Maximo certification is preferred. Key responsibilities include designing, developing, and supporting application solutions using IBM Maximo, strong knowledge of Maximo configurations, Java Scripts, Python, Jython, Oracle databases, and SQL. The role also involves supervising data migration strategy and maintaining a US Secret security clearance.
RCOH Knowledge Management Analyst (Process Improvement Analyst 4) - 4127
Company: Alion Science and Technology
Location: Virginia Beach, VA
Posted Jan 22, 2025
RF Wireless Engineer, Lead: Spectrum Certification and Reallocation - 37571
Company: Alion Science and Technology
Location: Dahlgren, VA
Posted Jan 22, 2025
Alion, a company with over 50 years of experience in wireless communication and RF Engineering, is seeking an RF Engineer, Lead: Spectrum Certification and Reallocation. The role involves applying agile engineering methodology to support complex analyses and testing efforts for the U.S. Navy in Dahlgren, Virginia. Responsibilities include developing technical products, performing complex engineering work, supervising staff, and providing technical direction. The ideal candidate should possess a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math, with expertise in DoD spectrum dependent systems and Navy spectrum-dependent systems. US Citizenship is required, and a security clearance may be needed.
Federal - Strategy Planning Analyst
Company: Accenture Federal Services
Location: Arlington, VA
Posted Jan 22, 2025
Trades Assistant - 4284
Company: Alion Science and Technology
Location: Newport News, VA
Posted Jan 22, 2025
Communications Specialist, Lead - 38031
Company: Alion Science and Technology
Location: Alexandria, VA
Posted Jan 22, 2025
Sales Coach - Retail Insurance
Company: AAA Club Alliance
Location: Alexandria, VA / Remote
Posted Jan 22, 2025
Federal - Risk Management and Assessment Sr. Analyst
Company: Accenture
Location: Arlington, VA
Posted Jan 22, 2025
Accenture Federal Services, a subsidiary of Accenture LLP, is seeking a Risk Management and Assessment Sr. Analyst in Arlington, VA. The role involves supporting the implementation of the AFS Information Security Risk Management framework, facilitating the risk management process, conducting security risk reviews, and collaborating with other teams. The ideal candidate should have 2 years of experience in security vulnerability identification, reviewing policies and standards, and security auditing or compliance review. Bonus points for experience with ServiceNow, familiarity with NIST publications and CMMC requirements, and good organizational and interpersonal skills.
Federal - Proposal Volume Lead
Company: Accenture
Location: Arlington, VA
Posted Jan 22, 2025
Accenture Federal Services, a subsidiary of Accenture LLP, is seeking a Proposal Volume Lead in Arlington, VA. The role involves leading the written response of a single document or proposal volume, collaborating with authors and solution architects, and managing proposal development schedules. The ideal candidate should have 5 years of federal government proposal development experience, strong knowledge of RFPs, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and SharePoint. The position offers the opportunity to work with leading federal organizations and contribute to transformative outcomes in defense, intelligence, public safety, and health sectors.
Associate Software Developer - JSAF - 37884
Company: Alion Science and Technology
Location: Norfolk, VA
Posted Jan 22, 2025
Alion is seeking a mission-driven software developer to join their team, working on the Joint Semi-Automated Forces (JSAF) project. The role involves life-cycle software engineering of JSAF behavior models, architecture, user interface, utilities, and development environment. The developer will contribute to the NCTE software engineering activities in support of Fleet Synthetic Training (FST). Key responsibilities include leading a team of developers, developing and maintaining technical solutions, and ensuring the highest level of training capability for the warfighter. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline, with 0-2 years of directly related experience. Proficiency in C/C++, JAVA, and Agile development methodologies is required.