Mitre Corp. latest to announce layoffs as federal contract cuts spark broader DC job losses

Mitre Corp., one of Greater Washington’s largest government technology contractors, is laying off 442 employees—about 4.9 percent of its workforce—amid the fallout from the Trump administration’s cancellation of billions in federal contracts, as reported by the *Washington Business Journal.* The layoffs, which take effect 3 June 2025 at its McLean campus and other locations, come as the government slashes funding across various agencies, leaving contractors scrambling to adjust their workforces.

The move affects workers on terminated contracts, including one with IRS that carried a remaining balance of roughly $5 million before termination earlier this year. Mitre noted that the decision was made after a thorough review of costs and strategic priorities aimed.

This development is not isolated. Other DC-area contractors have announced significant job cuts in recent weeks. For instance, a USAID contractor Chemonics, based in Washington, DC, recently laid off 500 workers as its federal funding evaporated amid sweeping budget cuts. These layoffs highlight a trend among government contractors facing a DOGE environment, which has forced companies to downsize and realign operations to match diminishing contract opportunities.