22nd Century Technologies adds 880 jobs in Virginia

McLean-based federal contractor and IT services company 22nd Century Technologies plans to invest $1 million to expand its headquarters in Fairfax County and offices across Virginia, adding 880 jobs.

Gov. Glenn Youngkin made the announcement Friday, saying the additional jobs will help deliver major federal and state contracts.

“22nd Century Technologies’ decision to expand in Virginia and create 880 new jobs speaks to the strength of our tech talent pipeline and our leadership in serving the nation’s most critical missions,” Youngkin said in a statement. “This company is a vital partner to the public sector, delivering innovative IT solutions and workforce support to government agencies at every level.”

The company did not immediately return requests for comment and the expansion timeline.

Operating in 14 regional offices nationwide, 22nd Century Technologies has more than 6,000 employees and serves clients across all U.S. states, Canada and Mexico. The company was founded in 1997.

The company says it holds multiyear contracts with 14 of 15 federal executive agencies, 37 additional federal agencies, 50 state governments, 115 city and county agencies and 37 school districts.

Additionally, 22nd Century Technologies says in the past two years it expanded into IP-enabled services by launching customer-centric tech products and acquiring niche tech product firms to deepen its portfolio.

The governor’s office says the Virginia Economic Development Partnership worked with the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority to secure the project for the state.

“Virginia has been a game changer for us,” 22nd Century Technologies CEO Anil Sharma said in a statement. “Since moving our operational headquarters here in 2008, we’ve grown from a $6 million business to a $600 million government contractor, driven by access to talent, partnerships and a pro-business environment. This expansion reflects our commitment to innovation and public service.”