462 New Jobs Coming to Tysons: EY and Fairfax County Report

Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe announced Thursday morning that EY (formerly Ernst & Young LLP) is bringing 462 new jobs to Fairfax County over the next three years, the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority (FCEDA) confirmed.

EY is one of the world’s largest assurance, tax, transaction and advisory companies and was already one of the largest employers in Fairfax County prior to the newly added jobs.

Deeply rooted in EY’s expansion in Fairfax County is staking its claim in the quickly evolving Tysons Corner market. The FCEDA noted EY is the first major tenant announced for The Corporate Office Centre at Tysons II, a relocation project that will cost EY approximately $12 million as it takes on 125,000 square feet of office space.

“We are elated that EY selected Fairfax County as the location for its expansion,” Gerald L. Gordon, President and CEO of the FCEDA, said in a news release. “We know that a company of this stature has many options in the region and beyond. It is renowned as a progressive company and has been an extremely good corporate citizen in the county. As it continues its expansion, adding great jobs to the Fairfax County economy, it also will further accelerate the evolution of Tysons Corner as a major center of business.”

The office will be constructed adjacent to the Tysons Corner stop on Metrorail’s Silver Line, and that is a major reason for EY’s move to the city.

Mark L. Keam, Virginia Delegate from the 35th House District, told Patch EY’s move to Tysons is “an example of Virginia remaining business-friendly, attract(ing) good jobs.”

The FCEDA said it worked with the Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) in securing EY’s move to Virginia, and Gov. McAuliffe approved a $1.3 million grant from Virginia’s Opportunity Fund to aid in Fairfax County’s efforts.

EY is equally eager to move to the area.

“In order to create an environment that supports our people and fosters high performance teaming, we need state-of-the-art offices that bring our people together,” Kevin C. Virostek, greater Washington managing partner of EY, said in the release. “Relocating to The Corporate Office Centre at Tysons II will provide EY with a dynamic workspace that will allow our people to thrive and provide exceptional client service.”