Specifications include, but are not limited to: Qualified, Berlin-based providers of economic development consulting/marketing services to promote Fairfax County, Virginia USA as a business location and a technology center to European companies. The successful candidate will qualify and contact companies throughout Europe to identify their potential interest in establishing an office in the US, build long-term relationships with the targeted companies, and create an ongoing interest in Fairfax County as a business location. Major target sectors include information technology, (cyber) security, big data, aerospace, software development, health IT, systems integration, and emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and Internet of Things. The successful candidate should have exceptional business development skills, with an understanding of business location and expansion issues and strong affiliation with cybersecurity and information technology industry in Europe. Previous economic development experience and knowledge of Fairfax County is preferred. The successful candidate will also plan business development meetings for FCEDA staff for up to three trips per year and plan up to two Europe-based events per year. Lastly, the successful candidate will not perform services for any other person, film, public body or economic development organization that works to attract or retain businesses to the United States.