Xcelerate Solutions expands in Tysons

Defense and national security contractor Xcelerate Solutions is expanding its headquarters and workforce in Tysons.

The company has expanded its headquarters space from 7,759 square feet to 23,073 square feet, according to a Wednesday news release from the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority. Xcelerate moved from a small office in the building at 8405 Greensboro Drive to an office occupying an entire floor, said Marta Czarnecki, Xcelerate’s director of integration communications.

Xcelerate has more than 1,400 employees, about 350 of whom work in Fairfax County. The contractor expects to double its workforce in 2026, according to Czarnecki.

“As someone who grew up in Fairfax County, I’m especially proud to see Xcelerate continue to grow and invest in this community,” Xcelerate CEO Mark Drever said in a statement. “Fairfax has long been a hub for innovation and national security talent, and expanding our headquarters in Tysons allows us to deepen our roots, create more high-quality jobs and strengthen our mission to protect and serve our nation.”

Xcelerate has acquired three companies since early 2024, and the company needed the new office space to accommodate its growing workforce, Czarnecki said. It merged with Virginia cybersecurity firm VMD in February 2024 and acquired General Dynamics Information Technology’s background investigation assets in September 2024. In October, Xcelerate acquired software development company clearAvenue.

“Congratulations to Xcelerate Solutions on this major expansion and continued success in Fairfax County,” Victor Hoskins, president and CEO of the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority, said in a statement. “As you advance national security, you are also fueling economic growth and opportunity across our region.”

Xcelerate was founded in 2009 and became a McNally Capital platform company in January 2023. Its major clients include federal law enforcement, the Department of Defense (also known as the Department of War), intelligence community agencies and the Transportation Security Administration. The company provides solutions in enterprise vetting and analysis, critical infrastructure protection, cybersecurity and digital solutions.