04 Virginia Attracts Guidehouse Global Headquarters

CASE STUDY Virginia Attracts Guidehouse Global Headquarters

Guidehouse is a leading global provider of consulting services to the public and commercial markets, with broad capabilities in management, technology, and risk consulting. Across a range of advisory, consulting, outsourcing, and digital services, Guidehouse creates scalable, innovative solutions preparing clients for future growth and success. The company has more than 9,000 professionals in over 50 locations globally. Major company clients include the U.S. Departments of Defense, Homeland Security, Veterans Affairs, Health and Human Services, and various state governments. In 2019, Guidehouse acquired Chicago-based Navigant Consulting and relocated the employees to the Washington, D.C. metro area due to the nature of the work and the proximity to federal and private sector clients.

Based upon increased demand for its consulting services, Guidehouse sought a new location to accommodate anticipated growth. The company required a world-class headquarters facility in a business-friendly environment that would allow for the recruitment of top talent.

Guidehouse selected Tysons Corner in Fairfax County for its global headquarters operation following a comprehensive site location evaluation of options in Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia. The new headquarters represents a $12.7 million capital investment and will accommodate 1,550 workers at full capacity, including the relocation of existing jobs and the creation of 900 new jobs. The ability to recruit high-caliber talent was a primary driver in the company’s location decision, and VEDP supported the project with a grant from the Virginia Jobs Investment Program (VJIP). The company will use up to $740,000 in VJIP funds to support continuing professional education, as well as technical skills development in the areas of cybersecurity, forensic accounting, robotic process automation, and artificial intelligence.

Guidehouse’s decision to locate its headquarters in Virginia reinforces the Commonwealth’s standing as America’s top state for business. A Fairfax County location puts the company in an internationally recognized business hub, and access to a robust talent pipeline and global decision makers will enable the company to meet the demands of its growing client base.

KEY PARTNERS:

Administration of Governor Ralph S. Northam • Fairfax County Economic Development Authority • Virginia General Assembly

Guidehouse is proud to announce our new corporate headquarters in Tysons Corner, Fairfax County’s largest business district. This move will allow us to accommodate growth, serve our people and clients, and attract talent. Virginia offers a highly skilled workforce and business-friendly climate, making it an ideal location for Guidehouse’s future.

SCOTT McINTYRE CEO, Guidehouse