Growth initiative brings highly skilled tech jobs and a new digital
hub to Beavercreek
MCLEAN, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar. 26, 2019--
Booz Allen Hamilton (NYSE: BAH) announced it expects to bring 60 new
jobs to Ohio by 2021 and build a new digital hub in the state to house
its growing technical workforce.
The digital hub will include secure facilities and be part of Booz
Allen’s Digital Solutions Network, which is comprised of digital
strategists and technologists across the firm that research, design and
collaborate to help solve complex challenges for business, government
and military clients.
Booz Allen will add a variety of high-skilled jobs in the Dayton region
including software developers, data scientists, cybersecurity engineers,
scrum masters, analysts, and systems administrators. Salaries for the
new employees will vary by position and experience.
Booz Allen provides a variety of high-demand digital solutions,
engineering, cybersecurity, analytics, and consulting services and has
work sites throughout Ohio and globally. The addition of these new
software, cyber and engineering jobs will enable the company to continue
tackling the complex challenges of today and the future, leveraging
innovative technologies such as artificial intelligence, advanced
analytics, machine learning, augmented and virtual reality, cloud, the
Internet of Things (IoT) and modern techniques including user-centered
design, Agile and DevSecOps to create more efficient and effective
solutions for clients.
“New trends in technology, culture, partnership and innovation are
shaping an advanced era of digital transformation for our clients, and
the possibilities are endless,” said Julie
McPherson, senior vice president and head of digital solutions at
Booz Allen. “With this addition of high-tech talent and a new digital
hub in Beavercreek, we have even more capacity to help innovate,
collaborate and support our clients’ demand for transformative
technology.”
“Booz Allen has a strong presence in Ohio and the Dayton area provides a
diverse talent pool that brings tremendous value to our clients,” said Rick
Holley, senior vice president at Booz Allen. “We’re proud of the
workforce we’ve built in the Dayton area and we look forward to further
drawing on the region’s highly skilled residents, vibrant business
community, and close proximity to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, which
make it an essential hub for supporting mission-critical work.”
The company’s expansion will open new opportunities for veterans who are
transitioning from the military and seeking high-impact, mission-focused
careers, as well as military spouses with diverse skillsets. Booz Allen
has been recognized as a “Best Employer for Veterans” by Forbes
Magazine, “Best of the Best” Veteran-Friendly Company by U.S.
Veterans Magazine and “Top Military-Friendly Employer” by GI Jobs
Magazine. It has also been named a “Best for Vets” Employer by Military
Times for four consecutive years and one of Working Mother’s “100
Best Companies” for 20 consecutive years.
“Booz Allen Hamilton has a record of success in Ohio, and we are
thrilled it chose to expand its cyber and digital operations in our
region,” said Ted Griffith, JobsOhio managing director for information
technology. “We look forward to Booz Allen Hamilton adding new software
development jobs to its Ohio workforce, where its talented associates
will continue to support software, cybersecurity and engineering
solutions for its customers.”
“Booz Allen Hamilton plays a critical role in our country’s national
defense, partnering with the U.S. Air Force and others to provide
essential support to our nation’s war fighters through their work at
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base and beyond,” said Jeff Hoagland,
president and CEO of the Dayton Development Coalition. “We’re grateful
for their proposed investment in the Dayton region and look forward to
continuing to support their growth in our community.”
To learn more about open positions at Booz Allen, visit careers.boozallen.com.
About Booz Allen
For more than 100 years, business, government, and military leaders have
turned to Booz Allen Hamilton to solve their most complex problems. They
trust us to bring together the right minds: those who devote themselves
to the challenge at hand, who speak with relentless candor, and who act
with courage and character. They expect original solutions where there
are no roadmaps. They rely on us because they know that—together—we will
find the answers and change the world.
We solve the most difficult management and technology problems through a
combination of consulting, analytics, digital solutions, engineering,
and cyber expertise. With global headquarters in McLean, Virginia, our
firm employs approximately 24,600 people globally, and had revenue of
$6.17 billion for the 12 months ended March 31, 2018. To learn more,
visit www.boozallen.com.
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