UK’s Sirius Analysis to establish U.S. operations in Virginia Beach

Governor Glenn Youngkin announced Sept. 27 that Sirius Analysis, a defense management software consulting company headquartered in Portsmouth, United Kingdom, will invest $305,000 to establish its U.S. operations in the City of Virginia Beach. The initiative will create 105 new jobs. Virginia successfully competed with Massachusetts for the project.

“Sirius Analysis choosing Virginia Beach as their U.S. headquarters showcases the Commonwealth’s magnetic appeal in global defense innovation,” said Youngkin. “This expansion bridges UK-US defense collaboration, bringing cutting-edge analysis capabilities to our shores and creating valuable job opportunities for Virginians,” he added.

“The arrival of Sirius Analysis adds another dimension to Virginia Beach’s world-class defense sector,” said Caren Merrick, Virginia’s Secretary of Commerce and Trade . “This project not only creates over 100 jobs, but also strengthens transatlantic ties, positioning Virginia at the forefront of global defense innovation.”

“Following our growth within the UK, we’re excited to be opening our first U.S. office in Virginia Beach,” said Carl Dalton, Chair of Sirius Analysis. “Establishing a U.S. office is a huge milestone for Sirius Analysis. It will enable us to better service our existing clients in the area across our core capabilities in operational analysis, cost engineering, P3M, business case development and systems engineering, as well as building new partnerships with local businesses.”

“The arrival of Sirius Analysis signals a bright future for our region’s tech ecosystem,” said Senator Aaron Rouse. “By choosing our Virginia Beach for their U.S. operations, Sirius Analysis is not just creating over 100 high-skilled jobs, they’re planting seeds for a new wave of innovation by strengthening our position as a hub for defense technology.”

Sirius Analysis is a defense consulting company that provides analysis to enable its customers to make informed investment decisions and deliver effective projects. The company’s services include operational research and analysis, cost analysis, business case development, systems engineering, and portfolio, program, and project management (P3M). Sirius Analysis chose to establish its U.S. operations in Virginia Beach due to the proximity to existing clients and military bases in the region, according to the Governor’s press release.

The Virginia Economic Development Partnership worked with the City of Virginia Beach and the Hampton Roads Economic Development Alliance to secure the project for Virginia. Funding and services to support the company’s job creation will be provided through the Virginia Jobs Investment Program.