There is no better place to live among constant reminders of the past, present, and future of the nation than Washington, DC. The United States capital sits on the Potomac River, bordering Maryland and Virginia.
It houses the Capitol, White House, and Supreme Court, and various monuments and museums that are dedicated to the many facets of American history, its people, and its government. It has a rich cultural scene and thriving arts and entertainment. There’s a small-town vibe here, despite the fact that it’s big city living. It’s one of the top tourist spots in the nation, and also one of the best places to work.
As you look at Washington, DC houses for sale, consider reaching out to one of the area’s top employers for a job.
Medstar Health
This is the leading healthcare provider in the DC, Virginia, and Maryland area and a large Washington employer. Its network includes 10 hospitals and over 280 other medical locations. Medstar employs a patient-first outlook, and continuously educates its staff so new knowledge can be applied to patient treatment consistently.
Department of Homeland Security
There are many Washington jobs in the government up for grabs in this political mecca. The DHS is one of the biggest ones out there. This large department combines 22 different federal departments and agencies into one unified cabinet agency.
They employ more than 225,000 to help keep the nation secure. Jobs range from border security and cyber security to analysts, emergency responders, and chemical facility inspectors.It seems folks like working there, as employee retention is on the higher end at an average of nearly 6 years for how long one employee will stay on board. The average DHS employee makes $42,581 per year.
Siemens
This technology company is dedicated to improving sectors that are the backbone of society and pinpointing how their operations and infrastructure can be more efficient. Siemens employs 293,00 people, and positions include dev and engineer jobs, marketing jobs, and data analytics jobs, among many others in Washington.
American International Health Alliance
This non-profit organization was founded in 1992 and it employs nearly 50,000 people. It seeks to strengthen health care systems and provide access to quality healthcare throughout the world. AIHA assists countries with limited resources to build locally driven and sustainable initiatives that help overburdened health care systems.
Stantec
This Washington consulting firm focuses on engineering, architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, environmental sciences, planning, and project management for infrastructure and facilities projects. Their clients come from both the public and private sectors and cover everything from healthcare to education. There are about 22,000 employees in over 400 locations, and the company is headquartered in Washington, DC.
NASA
You may think of astronauts when you hear NASA, but the company is truly much more than that. IT specialists, engineers, and scientists are in big positions here in Washington, and just as important as the writers, human resources specialists, and accountants who also work at the company. They work on cutting edge technology and highly advanced processes to “explore the extraordinary,” expanding human presence in space and making an impact on the world.
As with all large organisations, a good base is important and NASA is no exception. Its facilities in Washington are a cornerstone that the city is proud to host.
Conclusion
Washington D.C. has some incredible and diverse companies, many organisations have chosen the city as their home for good reasons. The future seems no less bright for the City and the state with large employers having an eye on the city now and in the future.
*Collaborative post
About Debz Louise
Debz Louise is a UK-based lifestyle expert and the founder of several lifestyle blogs, including Wannabe Princess and Under 5s. Specializing in everything from interior design and home renovation to body-positive fashion and early years development,