22nd Century Technologies — a government IT company that’s grown from $6 million to $600 million since 1997 — officially announced it will expand its headquarters at EastBoro I, 8251 Greensboro Drive in Tysons, Virginia.
The company would be investing $1 million in this move, which is expected to generate a projected 880 high-paying tech jobs with support from the Virginia Jobs Investment Program (VJIP), which provides consulting services and funding to companies for employee recruitment and training activities.
Gov. Glenn Youngkin attributed 22nd Century’s decision to expand its Tysons operations to Virginia’s “tech talent pipeline” and “leadership in serving the nation’s most critical missions.”
“This company is a vital partner to the public sector, delivering innovative IT solutions and workforce support to government agencies at every level,” the governor said. “We’re so proud that when great companies like 22nd Century Technologies are looking to expand and invest, they’re choosing Virginia to build their future,” he said.
22nd Century Technologies was founded in 1997, in New Jersey, and it moved its operational headquarters to Tysons in 2008. Since then, it has grown from a $6 million business to a $600 million government contractor, CEO Anil Sharma said, praising the “access to talent, partnerships, and a pro-business environment” offered by Virginia. “Virginia has been a game changer for us,” Sharma said. “… This expansion reflects our commitment to innovation and public service.”
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In addition to its Tysons headquarters, 22nd Century Technologies operates 14 regional offices around the U.S. with customers in all 50 states, Canada, and Mexico. It currently employs over 6,000 people. The company primarily works in government contracting, counting federal civilian, defense and intelligence agencies, state agencies, local governments and school districts among its clients. It ventured into the commercial realm around three years ago, and supported more than 80 clients in the private sector, as well as an Innovation Lab started in 2023 enables it to launch “customer-centric tech products.”
22nd Century Technologies has been ranked by Forbes as among the best large employers this year. In 2024, it was ranked as one of the best employers for tech workers, veterans, women and new graduates.
Fairfax County Economic Development Authority (FCEDA) called 22nd Century Technologies “one of the fastest growing” IT service companies in the U.S. FCEDA President and CEO Victor Hoskins and Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Jeff McKay thanked 22nd Century for its gesture of confidence in Fairfax, even as the region deals with the repercussions of President Donald Trump’s widespread federal workforce cuts. “This latest expansion and the nearly 900 jobs it will create reflects the resilience of our economy, and the access we provide to top talent and the world’s leading customers across public and private sectors,” McKay said. “We thank you for your continued investment in our community, our people, and our future.”