A global company with a 100-year history has chosen the Dayton area for a new digital hub that will house its growing workforce.
Booz Allen Hamilton, a management and IT consulting firm based in Virginia, is expanding its Beavercreek office to include secure facilities that will be part of the company's Digital Solutions Network. The hub will be comprised of digital strategists and technologists who research, design and collaborate to solve challenges for business, government and military clients, according to the company.
Booz Allen expects to bring 60 new jobs to the Dayton region by 2021. The positions will generate new annual payroll of $5.1 million, and include a variety of positions such as software developers, data scientists, cyber security engineers, scrum masters, analysts and systems administrators. Salaries for the new employees will vary by position and experience.
The addition of these new software, cyber and engineering jobs will enable Booz Allen to "continue tackling the complex challenges of today and the future," the company stated. Technologies that will be utilise at the digital hub include artificial intelligence, augmented and virtual reality, advanced analytics, machine learning and more.
“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's decision to locate its digital hub in Beavercreek shows the importance of this facility for the company, and demonstrates confidence in the region to supply its workforce. The new jobs will also provide a boost to the local economy.
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“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 recognised 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 is 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, cyber security and engineering solutions for its customers.”
Jeff Hoagland, president and CEO of the Dayton Development Coalition, said the Dayton region is grateful for the company's investment and is looking forward to continuing its support of their growth in the community.
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“Booz Allen Hamilton plays a critical role in our country’s national defence, 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," Hoagland said.
The announcement of the new digital hub comes a day after Booz Allen received approval for a 1.9 percent, seven-year Job Creation Tax Credit. The incentive, authorised by the Ohio Tax Credit Authority, was based on the number of new jobs the company will create, as well as the amount of retained positions. The firm expects to retain $30.9 million in existing payroll through the expansion project, in addition to the new payroll.
Booz Allen Hamilton provides consulting, analytics, digital solutions, engineering and cyber services to customers in a variety of industries, from defence and health to energy and international development. The company employs more than 24,000 people worldwide, and its revenue stood at $6.17 billion as of last March.
Sourced from Dayton Business Journal - written by John Bush