Major Employers

Big Names = Big Opportunities

Maryland is home to top defense contractors, federal research powerhouses, military installations, major consumer brands and one of the nation’s top hospitals. Find resume-boosting jobs and the opportunity to settle into a career with a stable employer.

Maryland’s Corporate Leaders

Big tech bubble? Not here. Maryland has a diversified economy that’s amplified and anchored by robust tech resources. Want to really make a difference? Work with our defense contractors to help protect national security. Looking to solve challenges for innovative consumer brands? Gain incredible experience working at the global HQ of corporate giants.

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Government Gigs

Offering job security and great benefits, federal employment has its perks. Beyond these advantages, government jobs also offer an opportunity to find meaning in your work. Take a position in a federal lab (we have 74, twice as many as any other state), or work as a civilian alongside our soldiers. Passion and purpose come together in public sector careers in Maryland.

Federal Jobs

Fort Meade

Cybersecurity Careers in Central Maryland

Fort Meade, a significant military installation in the center of the state, offers opportunities to contribute to national security efforts and directly impact the safety and well-being of the country. Want to be at the forefront of cutting-edge technologies and intelligence operations? You can, with a career at the National Security Agency (NSA) or the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), both located at Fort Meade.

National Institutes of Health (NIH)

Bethesda-Based Medical and Scientific Research Leader

Want to be at the forefront of medical and scientific research that addresses society’s most pressing health challenges? Explore amazing opportunities at NIH in diverse research fields. NIH is home to exciting career opportunities that will fit your interests and expertise.

Naval Air Station Patuxent River

Innovative Aerospace Hub in Southern Maryland

Naval Air Station Patuxent River (Pax River) is a naval installation focused on research, development, testing, and evaluation of naval aviation and aircraft systems. A hotbed of aerospace innovation, Pax River is a great spot for professionals in engineering and aerospace.

Food & Drug Administration (FDA)

Safeguarding America from its Silver Spring HQ

Working at the FDA allows individuals to contribute directly to the well-being of the population as the agency ensures the safety and efficacy of food and medical products. A global leader in regulatory science, the FDA offers opportunities for its employees to be involved in the development and implementation of new regulatory approaches and technologies.

Fort Detrick

Critically Important R&D Hub in Frederick

Fort Detrick is a major center for biological and biomedical research and development. Here, you can contribute to groundbreaking research to significantly impact healthcare and national security. Employees at Fort Detrick are involved in research and development aimed at protecting the military and civilian populations from biological threats including infectious diseases and bioterrorism.

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Leading Industries

Get to know some of Maryland’s leading industries including cybersecurity & IT, life sciences, manufacturing and more.

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Upskilling Resources

Maryland’s talent pool stands out among the rest. Find your place in the workforce in Maryland and explore resources to go even further.

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Remote Work

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Big Names = Big Opportunities

Maryland’s Corporate Leaders

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Government Gigs

Fort Meade

National Institutes of Health (NIH)

Naval Air Station Patuxent River

Food & Drug Administration (FDA)

Fort Detrick

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Leading Industries

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