KETTERING, Ohio - More good news for the Miami Valley, as another company is planning to expand and hire more employees in 2010.

Booz Allen Hamilton Inc. says they expect to hire an additional 50 people in the area by the end of the year. The move will add to the expansion of the company that has seen the number of employees grow from 250 to 350 in the span of two years.

The company primarily serves Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, but also has business with other federal agencies. They plan to hire intelligence analysts, cost estimators, acquisition specialists, and engineers.

Booz Allen has been expanding in its quarters at 1900 Founders Drive and now occupies the entire third floor.. More room beyond the current 30,000 square feet of office space may be needed for future growth, according to an area spokesman.

Booz Allen's national headquarters is in McLean, Virginia.