The National Security Agency (NSA) Joint Cryptologic Center (JCC) held its groundbreaking ceremony at Buckley Space Force Base in Aurora, CO. Construction on the new facility begins this month. The JCC will provide dedicated administrative office space for NSAC Service Cryptologic Elements and house the Rocky Mountain Learning Center for unclassified training. NSA expects the new facility to be occupied by spring 2026. The JCC is a key addition to growing careers at NSA.
Back in August, NSA confirmed that they are 80% of the way to hitting their 2023 goal of hiring 3,000 employees. At a recent leadership breakfast with Intelligence and National Security Alliance (INSA), Director of NSA and Commander, U.S. Cyber Command General Nakasone confirmed that hiring is on target this year. The agency also expects major hiring goals in 2024, as well. General Nakasone shared that new facilities in locations like Colorado and Texas help NSA to connect with talent outside of Maryland.
Layoffs: Textron
Textron Inc. is set to cut over 700 jobs as part of its restructuring plan aimed at reducing operating expenses. The industrial manufacturing company plans to eliminate 2% of its global workforce, primarily impacting subsidiaries such as Industrial, Bell, and Textron Systems. The move is not affecting corporate employees in Rhode Island. The layoff plans are expected to save around $75 million annually and is scheduled to be implemented in the first half of 2024.
Hiring: Northrop Grumman
Governor Glenn Youngkin has revealed Northrop Grumman Corporation’s $200 million investment in a cutting-edge 315,000 square foot advanced electronics manufacturing and testing facility in Waynesboro. This initiative is set to generate over 300 jobs, signaling a significant expansion of Northrop Grumman’s presence in Virginia. The facility, scheduled to be operational by mid-2025, will enhance the company’s capacity for manufacturing and testing advanced electronics and mission solutions. The Virginia Talent Accelerator Program will provide vital support for job creation, aligning with the state’s strategic efforts to attract and develop a skilled workforce.
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The surge in military spending to aid Ukraine, totaling $1.641 billion for defense contractors in Arkansas under the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative, has positioned the state as the highest per-capita recipient of related funds. This boost, driven by increased demand for weapons, has notably benefited defense manufacturers, with key players like General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems, Aerojet Rocketdyne, and Lockheed Martin witnessing significant contracts and expansions in Highland Industrial Park. This upswing in defense spending has spurred economic growth, job creation, and increased production, particularly in Arkansas’ thriving defense manufacturing district.
