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The Washington, D.C. area is also a great place to live and work as a consultant: it has a large and growing young professional population, a real international flair, a broad array of living options and plenty to do after hours — and easy access to three major airports to support business and personal travel.
While Washington D.C. is the center of the federal government, less than 20% of workers in the metro-area are federal employees. Since 1980, virtually all new jobs created in the area have come from the private sector; today, almost three-quarters of the working population are employed in white-collar jobs, much higher than the national average. And almost half the working population is between the ages of 25–49, the youngest working population in the county.
Located just outside of Washington, D. C. in the Dulles/Tyson's Corner high technology corridor in Northern Virginia, Dean & Company is bordered by such firms as AOL, Nextel, MCI and General Dynamics. In addition, the D.C. area is also home for other large firms such as ExxonMobil, Marriott Corporation, Lockheed Martin, Capital One, and U.S. Airways. DC is also the home for several thousand diplomats from 150+ countries as well as over 100 foreign-based or-affiliated international firms.
From a lifestyle perspective, the D.C. area has something for everyone. Within a short commute of our Northern Virginia office you can find all types of housing, from "brownstones" and condos in bustling Capital Hill and Georgetown to urban high-rises and single-family homes in the quieter suburbs in Virginia or Maryland.
After hours, the area also boasts one of the most varied collections of restaurants for those who enjoy a wide range of cuisine. Washington D.C. also houses the Smithsonian Museums for those who have interests in air and space, natural history, American history and/or fine art. Those who are interested in the performing arts can find their niche as well — whether through watching the National Symphony Orchestra perform at the Kennedy Center or Wolf Trap Park, catching a set of live jazz at Blues Alley, or simply enjoying a local band at one of the area's many clubs. For those who like to spend their time outside, you can paddle or row on the Potomac, sail on the Chesapeake, go hiking or skiing in the mountains of Pennsylvania or West Virginia and join a pick-up volleyball or soccer match on the Mall. Those with interests in spectator sports can find many die-hard fans of professional teams such as the Washington Redskins, Capitals, and Wizards, or nearby college teams such as the Georgetown Hoyas or Maryland Terrapins.
