Post 200: Top D.C.-Area Businesses

Alion Science & Technology

Two Alion employees demonstrate a software application.

Two Alion employees demonstrate a software application. (Photo: Courtesy of company.)

About Alion Science & Technology

1750 Tysons Blvd., Suite 1300, McLean, Va. 22102
www.alionscience.com | 703-918-4480 | Founded: 2002

Industry: Aerospace And Defense | Category: Top Private Companies

The employee-owned contractor does 86 percent of its work with the Defense Department, designing ships, systems and technology. Close to 80 percent of its workers have security clearances, and Alion has about 94,000 square feet of lab space. In December, it unveiled a system that works with the iPhone and iPod Touch to help deployed troops train and test. Its Washington Consulting unit works with the federal government and companies.

2008 Financial Data

Revenues: $739,500,000
Total employees: 3,336 | Local employees: 1,580
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