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• Audio Visual Programmer Analyst (Experienced, Senior or Lead) at Boeing (boeing.com) — Boeing is hiring an Audio Visual Programmer Analyst to work onsite in Herndon, offering six-figure salary ranges and a comprehensive benefits package. The role supports Boeing Defense, Space & Security and requires an active TS/SCI clearance plus strong programming and A/V integration skills. Applications are open through October 9, giving qualified local professionals time to apply.
• S23 Holdings Adding 414 Jobs in Virginia and SpaceX Lands $946M NASA Contract Mod (clearancejobs.com) — A Herndon-based company, Finch AI, has secured an Air Force STTR Phase I contract to use artificial intelligence for spotting foreign influence risks in U.S. industrial supply chains. The project, which began in June, analyzes massive text datasets to uncover hidden relationships that could threaten national security. This recognition underscores Herndon's growing role in defense and AI innovation.
• 'The Second-Best School Shooting' is movingly real and raw at NextStop (dctheaterarts.org) — NextStop Theatre in Herndon is staging the U.S. premiere of the dark comedy The Second-Best School Shooting through October 11, offering a raw, intimate look at teen survivors processing trauma and social media attention. The review praises the powerful performances, inventive staging, and thought-provoking message about gun violence, while noting strong language, gunshot sounds, and post-show talkbacks on select dates.
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