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5.31.2 Accessibility statementSkip to main content Democracy Dies in Darkness SubscribeSign in Story continues below advertisement Advertisement (Matt McClain/The Washington Post)(Craig Hudson for The Washington Post) (Matt McClain/The Washington Post) TOP WORKPLACES 2024 (Leah Nash for The Washington Post) (Jonathan Newton/The Washington Post)(Lexey Swall for The Washington Post) By Washington Post staff Updated June 21, 2024 at 12:00 p.m.|Published June 21, 2024 at 2:20 a.m. Share Comment on this storyComment Add to your saved stories Save Do you ever think about why a word has multiple meanings? Consider the word second. It is 1/60th of a minute. It is also a chance to support another person’s opinion. And, as a standing, second can be frustrating for competitive types who wanted to be first. Business— and life inside a business— can be just as confusing. Many of the companies on this list have realized there are no absolutes in business, only many different ways of looking at a problem. A lot of these companies compete against each other for contracts, especially in the world of information technology solutions, and yet here they are, succeeding. All of them are game to compete. First, second, or last, they are on the list, one that has grown to include 250 companies this year. LargestLargeMidsizeSmall 1. Yudrio 2. Stratos Solutions 3. JRC Integrated Systems 4. Northstrat 5. OneGlobe 6. Bregman, Berbert, Schwartz & Gilday 7. Actualize Consulting 8. TSPi 9. Dupont Circle Solutions 10. TEC Solutions 11. ThunderCat Technology 12. CTIA 13. Jovian Concepts 14. Prime Time Consulting 15. Cavan Solutions 16. Moyer Move Management 17. IntelliGenesis 18. ClearFocus Technologies 19. Partner Forces 20. BK Consulting 21. CoreSphere 22. Cassaday & Company 23. Bookoff McAndrews 24. iTech AG 25. Delta Consulting 26. LexisNexis Special Services 27. Thompson Greenspon 28. Potomac Law Group 29. Plex Solutions 30. SeKON 31. Royce Geospatial Consultants 32. FitzGerald Financial 33. Decision Lens 34. Northramp 35. Institute for Justice 36. Cobec Consulting 14. Synergist Computing 38. JCS Solutions 39. ARG 40. D&G Support Services 41. Kalani Consulting 42. Onyx Point 43. Watermark Risk Management International 44. Fuse Engineering 45. New Editions Consulting 46. JDSAT 47. Blackwood 48. Employee Navigator 49. American Health Care Association 50. Macro Solutions 51. Harrity & Harrity 52. The Alliance Group 53. Solar Energy Industries Association 54. Discover Technologies 55. MarketBridge 56. Arcellx 57. Basic Commerce & Industries 58. Direct Mortgage Loans 59. Crosby Marketing Communications 60. Obsidian Global 61. Integrity Management Services 62. CTAC 63. Advanced Management Strategies Group 64. Educe Group 65. Rigil 66. SteelCloud 67. HWG 68. VPD Government Solutions 69. Hager Sharp 70. ERP International 71. RBR Technologies 72. Assured Consulting Solutions 73. JMA Solutions 74. Changeis 75. Fairway Independent Mortgage 76. Ventera Corp. 77. Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing 78. Alliance Info Systems 79. EYA 80. Expedition Technology 81. Mass Mutual Greater Washington 82. DelCor Technology Solutions 83. Centuria 84. Personnel Decisions Research Institute 85. Terrestris 86. EGlobalTech 87. Quevera 88. DFS Construction 89. PBG Consulting 90. J29 91. Canopy One Solutions 92. HRCI LARGEST (1000+ EMPLOYEES) Priscilla Almodovar is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Fannie Mae. (André Chung for The Washington Post) 1. FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION (FANNIE MAE) * Founded: 1938 * Employees: 5,488 local; 8,100 worldwide * Sector: Financial services * fanniemae.com The mortgage finance giant plays a central role in America’s housing system, and it’s been busy in recent years. It kicked into high gear in 2020 to process around 1.3 million mortgage forbearance plans that allowed families to pause their payments, while another 3.4 million refinanced home loans. In 2022 it helped another 2.6 million households buy, refinance or rent a home. With such a large workforce, employees can find a wide array of technical and administrative roles, contributing to “real impacts for improving intergenerational wealth,” as one employee put it in a companywide survey. Brianna Johnson chats with residents Ann Withers, center, and Julia Hall during an Earth Day event at Goodwin Living in Alexandria. (Amanda Andrade-Rhoades for The Washington Post) 2. GOODWIN LIVING * Founded: 1955 * Employees: 1,200 local * Sector: Senior living and health-care services * goodwinliving.org A nonprofit organization based in Alexandria, Va., Goodwin Living serves more than 3,000 senior citizens in the D.C. region, including home care, and the management of two senior living facilities that offer both independent and assisted living. Members of the staff, who come from a multitude of different countries, can participate in career development programs as well as receive cash grants in times of hardship. Since launching in 2018, the Goodwin Living citizenship program has supported nearly 100 staff members on their way to citizenship. An Aledade all-staff outing at Nationals Park in D.C. (Aledade) 3. ALEDADE INC. * Founded: 2014 * Employees: 1,355 local * Sector: Population health management * aledade.com Based in Bethesda, Md., Aledade creates and manages accountable care organizations (ACOs), networks of health-care professionals that link financial success to the quality of care they provide and the health of their patients. To accomplish this mission, Aledade employs a dizzying array of specialized professionals: business and policy analysts; data specialists; nurses and social workers responsible for health-care planning; financial managers, and others. Many of its employees work remotely or inside clinics around the country. The company offers employees stock options, education assistance and 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents. Lauren Leone, senior bioinformatics and life science manager of the Noblis life sciences team, left, learns about the Large Outdoor Rover Prototype from Mohammad Goli, robotic research lead, and Drew Dudash, robotics, inside the Autonomous Systems Lab at the Noblis campus in Reston in 2023. (Matt Roth for The Washington Post) 4. NOBLIS * Founded: 1996 * Employees: 620 local; 1,938 worldwide * Sector: Science and technology * noblis.org A nonprofit, Noblis grew from a research lab into a science, technology and engineering company over 25 years. In 2021, the company acquired McKean Defense and its affiliates — now called Noblis MSD — to strengthen its capabilities and offerings to defense clients. “Our manager sets the tone at the top that our employees matter and has done an excellent job of launching programs and strategies that help our employees bring their whole selves to work,” one employee said. War gaming exercises are educational tools for Systems Planning Analysis staff members in Alexandria. (Tom Brenner for The Washington Post) 5. SYSTEMS PLANNING AND ANALYSIS * Founded: 1972 * Employees: 1,024 local; 1,447 nationwide * Sector: Professional services * spa.com Started by submariners retired from the Navy, SPA has grown into an advisory and technical services firm within the global national security industry. Latest contracts include assistance to Australia in acquiring nuclear submarines and support for the U.S. Air Force in Europe and in Africa. One employee said: “I love the reputation that the company has for being a trusted, expert adviser and that I get to contribute to that in helping my client solve complex problems. The benefits package at SPA is already very good and I see deliberate efforts from the corporate leadership team to continue to improve those benefits.” Story continues below advertisement Advertisement 6. ECS * Founded: 2001 * Employees: 1,878 local; 2,924 nationwide * Sector: Information technology * ECStech.com Veterans are a top source of talent for this IT company, making up about 40 percent of its workforce. Many of them are put to work on government-funded projects that allow them to keep supporting America’s national security as civilians. “The mission of the program I support helps to keep Americans safer,” one employee wrote in a survey. GDIT employees, from left, Zachary Monte, Kathlean O’Connor, Samuel Toler and Sarah Jester. (GDIT) 7. GDIT * Founded: 1999 * Employees: 7,200 local; 27,583 worldwide * Sector: Information technology * gdit.com General Dynamics is best known as a manufacturer of heavy military hardware, including Abrams tanks for the Army and nuclear submarines for the Navy. General Dynamics Information Technology, GDIT for short, is a subsidiary focusing on serving the federal government’s vast and complex IT needs. Many of the employees spoke about teamwork, great compensation and the chance to grow. Lizzie Quayle, a bartender at Patsy's American in Vienna, part of the Great American Restaurants chain, in 2022. (Marvin Joseph/The Washington Post) 8. GREAT AMERICAN RESTAURANTS * Founded: 1974 * Employees: 1,995 Local * Sector: Restaurant * greatamericanrestaurants.com Great American restaurants started in 1974 as a 14-seat pizza place in Fairfax City. Its founders branched out two years later with the colorfully named Fantastic Fritzbe’s Flying Food Factory in Annandale (now called Silverado), teeing off nearly five decades of steady growth. The company is now a mainstay of the local restaurant scene in D.C.’s suburbs, with 14 restaurants and three bakeries. Each has its own unique brand, theme and menu, connected by a rigorous training program for all servers, cooks and bartenders. “I get paid to make people happy,” one employee said in a companywide survey. CGI staff members while volunteering. (CGI) 9. CGI * Founded: 1976 * Employees: 3,280 local; 77,000 worldwide * Sector: IT consulting * cgi.com CGI is a Canadian IT firm that grew into one of the largest consulting companies in the world, with a U.S. headquarters in Fairfax, Va. The global company offers a robust benefits package, including resources for expectant mothers, adoption assistance, commuter benefits and more. Employees can also benefit from the company’s financial success through a profit participation program. A home marketed by Long & Foster. (Stu Estler/Long & Foster) 10. LONG & FOSTER REAL ESTATE * Founded: 1968 * Employees: 2,783 local; 9,000 worldwide * Sector: Real estate * longandfoster.com The Fairfax, Va., real estate company with 43 locations in the area says its philosophy revolves around giving back, building communities and working together to make neighborhoods a better place for everyone. Since it was founded more than 50 years ago in a 600-square-foot office in Northern Virginia, the company has grown to more than 10,000 agents and employees in seven states in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast. The Long & Foster Companies were acquired by HomeServices of America, a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate, in September 2017. Story continues below advertisement Advertisement The Navy Federal Credit Union in Laurel, Md. (Michael S. Williamson/The Washington Post) 11. NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION * Founded: 1933 * Employees: 4,700 local; 24,300 worldwide * Sector: Financial services * navyfederal.org At the height of the Great Depression, seven employees of the Department of the Navy decided to help themselves and their co-workers reach their financial goals: They pooled their money and invited others to join. Today, 10 million people benefit from their foresight and experience. They include officers and enlisted men and women from all branches of the military, veterans, Defense Department employees, and their families. It offers its employees a company-paid pension program as well as a 401(k) savings plan with a 7 percent match. Chairman and co-founder Tom Bozzuto, center, with Bozzuto employees. (Bozzuto) 12. BOZZUTO * Founded: 1988 * Employees: 1,725 local; 3,050 nationwide * Sector: Real estate * bozzuto.com The Maryland-based real estate developer has played a leading role in the region’s residential apartment growth in recent years. It has developed, acquired or built more than 50,000 homes and apartments since its founding in 1988. It also manages 3 million square feet of retail space across the United States, with another 7 million under construction. Staff members speak often about learning something new every day and feeling trusted. AARP members lobby Congress to lower prescription drug costs. (Jabin Botsford/The Washington Post) 13. AARP * Founded: 1958 * Employees: 1,721 local; 2,525 nationwide * Sector: Advocacy * aarp.org Started by a teacher named Ethel Percy Andrus, who recognized that living on a small pension without health insurance was uncivil, AARP has grown into one of the largest advocacy groups in the United States. Today, AARP lobbies Congress on behalf of retirees and people older than 50 while offering discounts to its members on travel, insurance, and other products and services. Employees work on flexible, hybrid schedules, and their benefits include an on-site fitness center, a wellness clinic, a free membership to One Medical, identity theft insurance and access to a third-party cancer support program. 14. CHEMONICS * Founded: 1975 * Employees: 1,149 local; 6,054 worldwide * Sector: International consulting * chemonics.com Chemonics works with communities around the world to tackle complex challenges, from climate change to food security to social inclusion. It frequently partners with the U.S. Agency for International Development to help realize goals. Many employees speak about their pride in making a difference in the world. 15. CACI INTERNATIONAL * Founded: 1962 * Employees: 5,979 local; 23,000 global * Sector: Information technology * caci.com CACI International provides expertise and technology for defense, intelligence and civilian customers. The firm provides digital solutions, enterprise IT, engineering services, military mission support and technology for air, ground, sea, space and cyber domains. In addition, employees are encouraged to volunteer their time to their local neighborhoods and to nonprofit organizations. Story continues below advertisement Advertisement 16. MAXIMUS * Founded: 1975 * Employees: 2,665 local; 17,000 worldwide * Sector: Government contractor * maximus.com The company, which helps manage and administer government-sponsored programs, is based in Tyson’s Corner, Va., and has more than 17,000 employees in the United States, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Saudi Arabia and the United Kingdom. Maximus has more than 2,600 employees in the Washington area, and it says it has donated more than $1.5 million to the region through its Maximus Foundation, which was founded in 2000. Employees said they find great satisfaction in being a part of a company that helps people get what they need. The common stock of Cvent began trading on Nasdaq as CVT after merging with Dragoneer in December 2021. (Cvent) 17. CVENT * Founded: 1999 * Employees: 1,599 local; 4,900 worldwide * Sector: Enterprise software * cvent.com Headquartered in McLean, Va., Cvent provides software for event planning and management including hybrid and virtual formats. Fifty percent of the Fortune 500 companies are Cvent clients, according to the company. Many of the founding members of Cvent are still with the company, including CEO Reggie Aggarwal. “I’ve never had the same job year over year,” one employee said. “There are always areas in which we can improve and leadership encourages us to present thoughts and ideas and then implement them to better both internal and external customer experience.” Employees outside the Cafe on the seventh level of the Capital One Center in Tysons, Va. (Stephen Voss/Capital One) 18. CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL GROUP * Founded: 1994 * Employees: 10,470 local; 53,321 worldwide * Sector: Financial services * capitalone.com The banking and credit card company has expanded its efforts to give back to the community with the launch of its Capital One Impact Initiative in 2020. The company’s employees, many of them skilled technology or financial professionals, can work on a pro bono basis with nonprofit groups, small businesses and community financial institutionsMore than 900 Capital One associates participated in some form of pro bono volunteerism in 2022, working with 135 community partners. 19. SHEEHY AUTO STORES * Founded: 1966 * Employees: 1,421 local; 2,100 nationwide * Sector: Automotive * sheehy.com What began as a small, family-owned auto dealership off the Beltway has grown into a company with more than 1,400 employees in the region that does nearly $2 billion in sales annually. Sheehy Auto Stores have donated more than $2.6 million through a partnership with the American Heart Association and more than $40 million to local nonprofits and charities. Top performers in sales and service can earn all-expenses-paid trips, and the company hosts an appreciation dinner and family day at Kings Dominion for employees. Through a profit-sharing program, Sheehy said it has contributed more than $10 million to employees’ 401(k) accounts over the past five years, which is in addition to its retirement matching offers. A Silver Diner location is seen in Arlington. (Craig Hudson for The Washington Post) 20. SILVER DINER * Founded: 1989 * Employees: 1,700 local; 2,100 nationwide * Sector: Restaurant * silverbrands.com In 1989, co-founder Bob Giaimo and chef Ype Von Hengst were inspired to put a spin on the nostalgic American diner experience by offering a menu that better reflected what people were eating at the time. The company has expanded that vision, with 20 restaurants and 1,700 employees in the D.C. area. Employees described a hard-working and fast-paced culture in which they have growth potential and feel appreciated. Story continues below advertisement Advertisement 21. ADVENTIST HEALTHCARE * Founded: 1907 * Employees: 6,000 local; 7,000 nationwide * Sector: Health care * adventisthealthcare.com Based in Gaithersburg, Md., Adventist HealthCare is a faith-based, not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing quality health care. When asked about their work, Adventist HealthCare employees speak of feeling fulfilled, of helping patients and of serving the organization’s mission. Some also bring up their faith. “We begin meetings with prayer,” one employee said in a survey, adding that the organization’s president sends weekly “mission moments” where he praises God and thanks the staff. Attendees at an annual convention sponsored by Appian mingle in San Diego in 2023. (Sandy Huffaker for The Washington Post) 22. APPIAN * Founded: 1999 * Employees: 1,518 local; 1,838 worldwide * Sector: Enterprise software * appian.com Appian provides a software development platform that combines intelligent automation and enterprise low-code development to deliver powerful business applications to companies. Its four founders credit an open, collaborative work culture as the key to continual innovation. Since 2019, Appian has provided DC Central Kitchen with free software and, through an employee volunteer program, free services with the goal of having the nonprofit eventually operate completely on Appian software, free. 23. JIM KOONS AUTOMOTIVE * Founded: 1964 * Employees: 1,462 local; 2,450 nationwide * Sector: Auto dealership * koons.com Jim Koons Automotive is a family-owned dealership with 19 locations in the D.C. metro area. It’s also one of the 15 largest auto retailers in the country, representing a wide variety of brands including Chevrolet, Jeep and Mercedes-Benz. Many of the employees love cars, but they speak often about working well with their colleagues. LARGE (500-999 EMPLOYEES) The partners of The Nakupuna Companies include (L-R) Cariann Ah Loo, Lindsay Ah Loo, Jason Greenawalt, Mike Fogle, and Suzanne McDonald. (Matt Roth for The Washington Post) 1. NAKUPUNA COMPANIES * Founded: 2003 * Employees: 607 local; 800 worldwide * Sector: Consulting * nakupuna.com The Native Hawaiian Organization-owned family of companies has eight offices, including one in Arlington, Va., that provide innovative and impactful solutions while supporting the Native Hawaiian community. The companies specialize in management consulting, information technology, facilities and infrastructure, logistics and environmental services. Employees say they feel supported and motivated by management and enjoy a healthy work-life balance. Story continues below advertisement Advertisement Century 21 New Millennium CEO Todd Hetherington and President Mary Lynn Stone. (Stephen Voss) 2. CENTURY 21 NEW MILLENNIUM * Founded: 1999 * Employees: 932 local; 1,136 worldwide * Sector: Real estate * c21nm.com President Mary Lynn Stone and CEO Todd Hetherington both helped military families relocate before they merged their two companies to create Century 21 New Millennium. Besides placing in the top 10 in Top Workplaces for the seventh year, this franchise has also been the No. 1 Century 21 franchise in the Mid-Atlantic region for the past 22 years. The company offers its agents access to group medical insurance, a benefit not typically available to independent contractors. 3. TEKSYNAP * Founded: 2008 * Employees: 788 local; 986 nationwide * Sector: Information technology * teksynap.com For more than a decade, TekSynap has provided information technology and other technical services to customers ranging from small departmental operations to leading large federal agencies such as the Department of Veterans Affairs. In 2022, The Business Fame magazine named TekSynap the most valuable cloud solutions provider. Employees value the company’s flexibility, growth potential and supportive management team. A passenger places her hand on a fingerprint scanner at Washington Dulles International Airport. (Katherine Frey/The Washington Post) 4. ASM RESEARCH * Founded: 1978 * Employees: 565 local; 1,672 nationwide * Sector: Consulting * asmr.com ASM Research is responsible for innovations such as biometric systems used at airports, electronic health records for the U.S. Army, and a cloud-based analytics program for the United Nations Foundation. The consulting firm supports veterans and the military community through involvement in numerous charitable foundations. Benefits include programs for family tuition assistance, pets, student loan refinancing and entertainment discounts. ATS employees learn about extended reality (XR) capabilities in Reston, Va. (Matt Roth for The Washington Post) 5. ATS * Founded: 2000 * Employees: 580 local * Sector: Government contractor * acclaimtechnical.com ATS, which is on The Post’s list for the 11th straight year, provides defense and intelligence communities operational products, services and solutions. The company’s motto is “strength in people,” and its mission is to further the United States’ most specialized national security objectives. The government contractor has a charitable match program for employees and participates in food and toy drives. Employees value being part of the decision-making process and feeling that leadership trusts their judgment. American Systems employee-owners assisting with the cold-weather testing of an F-35 fighter jet in Alaska. (American Systems) 6. AMERICAN SYSTEMS * Founded: 1975 * Employees: 515 local; 1,530 worldwide * Sector: Government contractor * americansystems.com Based in Chantilly, Va., American Systems is an employee-owned defense contractor. Through its Servicemember Outreach and Referral program, the company has taken steps to boost its recruiting and onboarding process for military veterans. As a result, close to half of its recent hires have served in the military at some point in their lives, according to the company’s website. It has won several veteran-friendly awards as a result, including the Labor Department’s HIRE Vets Now Gold Medallion. Story continues below advertisement Advertisement Norman Brown, left, and David Ogden from WilmerHale speak during an event at the Justice Department. (Jabin Botsford/The Washington Post) 7. WILMERHALE * Founded: 2004 * Employees: 539 local; 2,042 worldwide * Sector: Law * wilmerhale.com WilmerHale is a full-service international law firm with 13 offices in the United States, Europe and Asia after the merger of two law firms in 2005: Hale and Dorr; and Wilmer, Cutler and Pickering. Besides practicing law in multiple disciplines, WilmerHale also provides perspective and expertise in blogs and in a podcast. Pro bono work is encouraged in government service, in service to the bar, in education and in charitable organizations. Partner Anthony Pierce greets summer interns in 2024 at the offices of Akin. (Lexey Swall for The Washington Post) 8. AKIN * Founded: 1945 * Employees: 527 local; 1,826 worldwide * Sector: Law * akingump.com Akin, a law firm specializing in litigation and appellate work, has offices in 12 U.S. cities as well as Hong Kong, Singapore, Geneva and Dubai, among others. Employees practice law in many different disciplines, and they also log many hours of pro bono work, a cornerstone of the firm. The Washington office is piloting a program called WA Stitchers, a group of employees who are committed to knitting and crocheting for charity. 9. TENABLE * Founded: 2002 * Employees: 528 local; 1,900 worldwide * Sector: Software engineering * tenable.com About 43,000 organizations around the world, including more than half of the Fortune 500, rely on the Columbia, Md., software company for cybersecurity. Tenable contributes to cybersecurity awareness, education and scholarships, and donates to the Grassroots Crisis Intervention Center in Howard County. An employee assistance program, which offers five annual paid consultations on everything from financial or legal services to child-care and elderly assistance to identity theft recovery, is part of the company’s benefits. The production floor for Intralox in Hanover, Md. (Intralox) 10. INTRALOX * Founded: 1971 * Employees: 508 local; 3,800 worldwide * Sector: Manufacturing * intralox.com This manufacturing facility in Hanover, Md., makes conveyor belts for its clients, including electric vehicle factories and food processing facilities. The headquarters are based in New Orleans. The industrial firm offers a wide variety of benefits, including an on-site wellness clinic, gym and pharmacy, fertility treatments, parental leave and support for K-12 education. 11. VTG * Founded: 1866 * Employees: 700 local; 1,200 worldwide * Sector: Engineering * VTGdefense.com VTG, which acquired the former DELTA Resources in 2019, provides a wide variety of technology support services to the military. That mission also comes through in its commitment to charitable causes: Over the past 10 years VTG has given roughly $12 million to the Fisher House Foundation, which provides homes where military and veteran families can stay, free of charge, while loved ones are in the hospital. The company estimates that its employees collectively provide more than 1,500 hours of service each year to related causes. Story continues below advertisement Advertisement 12. THE MIL CORPORATION * Founded: 1980 * Employees: 605 local; 740 worldwide * Sector: Government contractor * milcorp.com The MIL Corp. provides technical and administrative services, such as financial management systems, information technology, engineering and cybersecurity, to federal clients. Employees get a wide variety of career and family-oriented benefits, including a confidential mental health assistance program and a suite of technical training programs called MIL Training Online, or MILTON for short. 13. STEAMPUNK * Founded: 2019 * Employees: 500 * Sector: Information technology * steampunk.com The McLean, Va., federal contractor embraces a start-up culture with four core values: people at the core, thrive being uncomfortable, set the pace and empower your community. The employee-owned IT service provider has several charitable initiatives that support children’s health, including with the Ronald McDonald House of D.C. Employees appreciate being surrounded by talented colleagues and a supportive leadership team. Team members from commercial construction firm HITT Contracting on a data center site in Northern Virginia. (HITT Contracting) 14. HITT CONTRACTING * Founded: 1937 * Employees: 961 local; 1,668 worldwide * Sector: General contracting * hitt.com The family-owned developer has made The Washington Post’s Top Workplaces list for 10 years, no easy feat given the pandemic-inflicted closures and supply-chain disruptions of recent years. It provided more than $4 million in one-time hardship bonuses in late 2021, and it’s also promoting women through its ranks. The company reports that women make up about 19 percent of its workforce, compared with 10 percent industry-wide. Streamlining the paperwork for a doctor's office is the main goal for employees of Privia Health. (Jackie Molloy for The Washington Post) 15. PRIVIA HEALTH * Founded: 2007 * Employees: 642 local; 943 worldwide * Sector: Health care * priviahealth.com Privia Health operates a technology platform that more than 3,600 doctors use to make office visits more efficient, including communication with patients and records management. Employees benefit from a number of resource groups to foster a sense of belonging, including Parents at Privia, Early Career Network, Women in Leadership and Veterans at Privia. Deltek executives Warren Linscott and Mike Scopa unveil Deltek Unionpoint at the 2022 customer conference in Nashville. (Jason C. Mallory/Deltek) 16. DELTEK * Founded: 1983 * Employees: 506 local; 4,200 worldwide * Sector: Software/technology * deltek.com Deltek rose to prominence in D.C.’s business community by making itself essential to companies seeking federal work. Its software tools help vendors navigate the government’s morass of complicated rules, databases and opportunities. Most of its workers do their jobs remotely and can tap into a wide variety of family-oriented benefits, including mental health care, fertility assistance and help with the adoption process. Employees can also earn gift cards for daily step challenges, healthy eating and doctor visits. Story continues below advertisement Advertisement 17. APPLE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION * Founded: 1956 * Employees: 530 local * Sector: Financial services * applefcu.org Apple is a not-for-profit, member-owned financial cooperative with 21 locations in Northern Virginia. Every one of Apple FCU’s members owns an equal share of the credit union, and it is because of this dynamic that all earnings are returned in the form of lower loan rates and higher dividend yields. Employees say they’re motivated by a desire to help customers improve their financial situation. “I love my job because I get to help members get out of difficult financial situations that can often lead them to bankruptcy,” one employee wrote in a survey. 18. SERVICE COORDINATION * Founded: 2004 * Employees: 536 local; 870 nationwide * Sector: Health nonprofit * servicecoord.org For 20 years, the nonprofit based in Frederick, Md., has provided case management services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and medically complex needs. Service Coordination helps people understand their choices and says it is the largest agency in Maryland, serving more than 13,000 people and employing more than 500 people in the area. “What I enjoy most about this job is being an advocate for the individuals that I support,” one employee said in a companywide survey. An employee builds lift equipment for JLG Industries. (JLG Industries) 19. JLG INDUSTRIES * Founded: 1969 * Employees: 500 local * Sector: Machinery * jlg.com/en The Oshkosh Corporation business, which is one of the leading manufacturers of lift equipment in the world, is based in Hagerstown, Md., and was founded in 1969. The company says it promotes a people-first culture where everyone is valued, respected and engaged. Employees raved about collaboration opportunities and said they feel purpose in building products that safely puts people in the air. 20. KONIAG GOVERNMENT SERVICES * Founded: 1975 * Employees: 661 local; 2,400 worldwide * Sector: Information technology * koniag-gs.com The Chantilly, Va.-based government contractor is one of several Alaska Native-owned corporations formed in the 1970s through a landmark Native claims settlement law. It still answers to roughly 4,400 Native shareholders. And its mission statement is rooted in the values of the Alutiiq people who have inhabited the coastal south-central part of the state for 7,500 years, summed up by leadership as “caring for our community.” 21. INTELLIBRIDGE * Founded: 2006 * Employees: 507 local; 1,017 worldwide * Sector: Information technology * intellibridge.us When IntelliBridge started in 2006, it was a small business focusing mainly on help desk services. It later expanded to include high-tech projects such as cloud computing, intelligence analysis, and cybersecurity. Its employees mostly work on-site with one of the firm’s government customers. “Since the day I started, I did not feel like I worked for somebody else. … I feel like this is my job and I have to take care of it,” one IntelliBridge employee wrote in a survey. 22. REI SYSTEMS INC. * Founded: 1989 * Employees: 805 local * Sector: Government consulting * reisystems.com REI Systems, based in Sterling, Va., is a technology company that provides application modernization, grants management systems and products, data analytics and advisory services to 25 federal agencies and more than 180 state and local government and nonprofit clients. Employee benefits include referral bonuses, home internet charge reimbursement and a stock ownership plan. Staff members of Credence Management Solutions. (Credence Management Solutions) 23. CREDENCE MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS * Founded: 2005 * Employees: 885 local; 1,400 nationwide * Sector: Government contractor * credence-llc.com The government contractor provides innovative management, engineering, technology and health-care solutions. Credence, which has 17 locations in the D.C. area, has hired veterans from every military branch and is proud to be a Virginia Values Veterans organization and Hiring Our Heroes participant. Employees say they feel supported and empowered by leadership, and they appreciate the work-life balance and opportunities to grow. 24. CHENEGA MIOS * Founded: 2010 * Employees: 744 local; 1,747 worldwide * Sector: Professional services * chenegamios.com In 1964 a tsunami destroyed the Alaskan coastal village of Chenega: A third of the members of the Chenega tribe lost their lives. Twenty-five years later, close to the same day in March, the Exxon Valdez oil spill poisoned the tribe’s water and ruined its fishing industry. Resilience and perseverance, as a result, infuse the name of Chenega MIOS (which stands for Military, Intelligence and Operations Support). As an Alaska Native corporation, the company is directed by an all-Native shareholder board and owned by Native shareholders. Federal regulations require the reinvestment of revenue to improve the quality of life and the economic well-being of shareholders through contributions focused on social, health, cultural and educational services. 25. NORTHWEST FEDERAL CREDIT UNION * Founded: 1947 * Employees: 551 local * Sector: Financial services * nwfcu.org The Herndon, Va.-based credit union prides itself in maintaining long-term relationships with clients. Its financial products and services can help with childhood savings, buying a car, paying for a family home or saving for retirement. It also supports employees with a stellar benefits package, including a 7 percent 401(k) match, tuition reimbursement and paid parental leave. Staff members at a Panda Express restaurant. (Panda Restaurant Group) 26. PANDA RESTAURANT * Founded: 1973 * Employees: 552 local; 50,699 worldwide * Sector: Restaurant * pandarg.com The parent company of Panda Express, Panda Inn and Hibachi-San has more than 500 employees in the D.C. area. Through its philanthropic arm, Panda Cares, the national restaurant chain has raised more than $329 million to support children’s organizations and disaster relief initiatives. Some benefits offered include an annual learning fund and scholarship program, and a leave-share program that allows workers to donate vacation hours into a pool to support colleagues who are experiencing hardships. 27. MHG * Founded: 2005 * Employees: 550 local * Sector: Restaurant * eatmhg.com The locally owned and operated restaurant group formed in 2005, with its first Circa concept opening in Dupont in 2007. The group has since opened restaurants in neighborhoods all over the D.C. area, including in Chinatown, Clarendon, Foggy Bottom and Navy Yard. Employees described a team-oriented environment in which they feel supported by both leadership and colleagues. “Even while growing as a company, the core values have always stayed the same, and that is hospitality,” one employee said. High school students walk between classrooms. (Adam Glanzman for The Washington Post) 28. EAB * Founded: 2007 * Employees: 622 local; 1,865 nationwide * Sector: Education * eab.com EAB is an education software company that serves more than 2,500 schools, colleges and universities worldwide with a focus on data-driven analytics and student enrollment and retention. Its workers say they enjoy contributing to the broader mission of making education smarter. “I feel like EAB’s work is making a difference for this current generation and each one that comes after,” one employee wrote in a survey. 29. TELEWORLD SOLUTIONS * Founded: 2002 * Employees: 608 local * Sector: Telecommunications * teleworldsolutions.com The Chantilly, Va., company strives to be a leader in end-to-end services and deployment for wireless, fiber and other new areas by leveraging its technology expertise, proprietary tools and automated services to build future-focused wireless and wireline networks. Employees said they enjoy the culture, work-life balance and competitive pay. Nestlé manufactures chocolate chips, among other food items. (Peggy Cormary for the Washington Post) 30. NESTLÉ USA * Founded: 1866 * Employees: 903 local; 270,000 worldwide * Sector: Food/beverage * nestleusa.com A global company with an office in Arlington, Va., Nestlé manufactures food and beverages that can be found in 94 percent of U.S. households, products such as chocolate chips, Coffee-mate nondairy creamer and Stouffer’s frozen foods. Many staffers wrote about love for their teams and the chance to grow within the company. 31. DMI * Founded: 2002 * Employees: 695 local; 2,101 worldwide * Sector: Information technology and design management * dminc.com Based in Bethesda, Md., DMI works with private companies as well as 15 U.S. federal departments and various state and local government agencies. DMI’s workers are based in seven countries and more than 700 cities and towns around the world. Digital services include brand management, cybersecurity risk management and data platforms. A staff member of the Maryland Environmental Service tests water. (Maryland Environmental Service) 32. MARYLAND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICE * Founded: 1970 * Employees: 725 local * Sector: Government * menv.com The not-for-profit business arm of the state was established by the General Assembly in 1970 and is based in Millersville, Md. It has more than 700 employees and is working on more than 1,000 environmental projects, including supporting local infrastructure in areas such as water and wastewater, solid waste, stormwater, dredging and restoration, and environmental compliance. “I love my job because I am able to help connect others to nature and provide services for the public which protect the environment and our natural resources for the enjoyment of all Marylanders,” one employee said in a survey. SSAI's work with weather satellites helps agencies such as NASA. (Marlena Sloss for The Washington Post) 33. SCIENCE SYSTEMS AND APPLICATIONS INC. * Founded: 1977 * Employees: 683 local * Sector: Government consulting * ssaihq.com SSAI was founded by Om and Sara Bahethi, a husband-and-wife team whose work with NASA contributed to today’s knowledge about Earth’s atmosphere. Today, the firm is run by the founders’ son, Praveen Bahethi, a chemical engineer who served in the Marine Corps. Many of its workers are expert scientists, engineers or IT professionals. A corporate skill development program called SSAI University offers regular forums for collaboration, thanks to regular “Lightning Lessons,” through which people can share their current work and special projects. 34. GAP SOLUTIONS INC. * Founded: 1999 * Employees: 685 local * Sector: Professional services * gapsi.com GAP Solutions provides workforce recruitment and technology enhancement services for federal defense, intelligence and health agencies. Many of its workers are veterans. Its benefits package includes four different medical plans offering various levels of coverage and cost, as well as supplemental insurance for the military-sponsored Tricare program. CEO Greg Gershman, third from left, meets with team members at Ad Hoc, an information technology company. (Ad Hoc) 35. AD HOC * Founded: 2013 * Employees: 515 local * Sector: Digital services * adhocteam.us Greg Gershman and Paul Smith named their company Ad Hoc after an awkward moment in the White House in 2013: The Healthcare.gov website had just crashed, and they were part of the team assembled to fix it quickly. Ten years later, the company creates mobile apps for veterans, simplified sign-up pages for Medicare, and new ways to access health data. The company matches all donations to 15 selected nonprofit organizations 2 to 1; during limited holidays and celebrations such as Black History Month the company matches 3 to 1. MIDSIZE (150-499 EMPLOYEES) FTS International CEO John Fitzgerald at the company offices in Sterling, Va. (Stephen Voss) 1. FTS * Founded: 2005 * Employees: 268 local * Sector: Federal contractor * fts-intl.com Supporting the U.S. government and intelligence community, FTS is dedicated to hiring elite subject matter experts to tackle some of the biggest national security challenges. The government contractor, which has been ranked by The Washington Post as a top workplace for nine straight years, has a high retention rate (94 percent) and employee referral rate (75 percent). Workers value their high-level and supportive teammates, inclusive and engaging leadership, and important mission to protect the country. 2. TEKLA RESEARCH * Founded: 1995 * Employees: 261 local * Sector: Defense technology * teklaresearch.com The service-disabled-veteran-owned small business — which has grown from a two-person operation to more than 240 employees — provides technical and engineering support and management expertise to federal agencies. Tekla contributes to several charitable foundations and participates in the SkillBridge program, which provides transitioning military personnel an opportunity to gain valuable civilian work experience through internships and on-the-job training. Employees boast about a supportive leadership team and work that gives them a feeling of making a difference. Graduates of IntraFi Network's leadership development program. (IntraFi Network) 3. INTRAFI NETWORK LLC * Founded: 2015 * Employees: 219 local; 295 nationwide * Sector: Financial technology * intrafi.com IntraFi Network specializes in buying and selling bank assets and managing liquidity. Across the country, community banks of all sizes are using its innovative products to keep customers’ money secure, manage cash balances and increase profitability. The firm offers meditation programs as well as a rooftop deck with lounge seating and views of the National Mall. Giving back to the community is a cornerstone of the company’s culture, with multiple charity drives and employee and corporate donations topping $300,000 in 2022. “The CEO is a visionary with the biggest heart,” one employee said. 4. THE FLAGSHIP GROUP * Founded: 2015 * Employees: 226 local * Sector: Real estate * https://www.ourdmvhomesearch.com/about The brokerage firm handles the buying, selling and investment needs of its real estate clients. A portion of every transaction fee goes to a charity fund, which is distributed in communities where the company has offices. For its agents, The Flagship Group offers a rare additional revenue opportunity through its sponsoring program. Employees said they love the work-life balance and potential for growth and development. 5. VAE * Founded: 2006 * Employees: 186 local; 200 nationwide * Sector: Information technology * vaeit.com VAE, based in Springfield, Va., builds and supports large-scale IT infrastructures for government and commercial clients. With veterans making up 30 percent of its staff, VAE is a Virginia Values Veterans organization and participates in the Hiring Our Heroes program. “They offer everything needed to empower you and your career — from training to opportunities to expand your knowledge in different areas,” one employee said. 6. INTACT TECHNOLOGY * Founded: 1994 * Employees: 175 local; 228 nationwide * Sector: Information Technology * intact-tech.com The global enterprise service management firm based in Reston, Va., has provided IT consulting to federal agencies and businesses for nearly three decades. Its more than 220 employees, which includes 175 in the D.C. region, hail from more than 50 different countries. For the past two years, Intact has invited all employees to nominate charities to receive donations, which it says helps the company learn about many amazing causes while also learning more about its workers. Some well-being perks include a Fit and Focused club to promote healthy competition and guided meditations to promote mindfulness. Benefits include unlimited time off, paid parental leave, flexible working hours, and remote work opportunities. CEO Sylvia Megret, third from right, cheers on staff members during a 5-kilometer road race in Washington during May 2024. (Lexey Swall for The Washington Post) 7. ACDI/VOCA * Founded: 1963 * Employees: 174 local; 900 worldwide * Sector: Global development * acdivoca.org This nonprofit organization has implemented economic and social development projects in more than 150 countries in concert with the federal government for 60 years. It partners with LocalJobNetwork.com to attract top-tier jobseekers, with special attention given to diversity groups including veterans, individuals with disabilities, minorities, and women. One employee said, “I get to live my values through my job.” 8. PROCENTRIX * Founded: 2006 * Employees: 225 local; 370 nationwide * Sector: Software development * procentrix.com Procentrix, which has made The Post’s list for eight straight years, provides custom software development and consulting services for defense agencies and state and local governments. For the past six years, the company has scored higher than 97 percent on independently administered customer satisfaction surveys. Lunch-and-learn sessions are offered to connect resources across the company and start discussions about future innovation. Software engineers help restaurants manage food costs. (Melina Mara/The Washington Post) 9. MARGINEDGE * Founded: 2015 * Employees: 247 local * Sector: Software/restaurant * marginedge.com Built by a team of former and current restaurant operators, MarginEdge brings a service-rooted culture to manage food costs and automate back-office operations. The software company supplies real-time data and simplifies the complexities of running a restaurant. MarginEdge helps clients save time and money — a mission that resonates with many of its employees who have service-industry backgrounds. A carte-de-visite photograph by John D. Heywood of a Freedmen's school with students and teachers circa 1868. Dev Technology Group made the database searchable for researchers and family members. (Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture) 10. DEV TECHNOLOGY GROUP * Founded: 1998 * Employees: 231 local; 275 nationwide * Sector: Software development * devtechnology.com For the 11th straight year, Dev Technology Group makes The Post’s top workplaces list. The company’s many services that it provides to federal agencies include biometrics and identity management, cloud native and container applications, and artificial intelligence learning. Dev Technology matches employee donations and participates in many charitable initiatives. The company’s Fun Patrol organizes virtual and in-person events to keep employees engaged. 11. EDGEWATER FEDERAL SOLUTIONS * Founded: 2002 * Employees: 160 local; 563 nationwide * Sector: Information technology * edgewaterit.com Edgewater Federal Solutions, based in Frederick, Md., provides technology services for government clients, and many employees hold or previously held a top-secret clearance. The company participates in a wide variety of charity efforts. It empowers employees to provide the highest level of support for clients. “The focus on customer satisfaction is, in my opinion, one of the most important critical success factors, and that has been the hallmark of Edgewater in my experience,” one employee said. 12. TCG INC. * Founded: 1994 * Employees: 190 local; 157 nationwide * Sector: Government IT contractor * tcg.com TCG provides IT services for federal agencies. The company, a top workplace for 10 consecutive years, has an Employee Happiness department that organizes social and team-building events, facilitates the company’s social intranet site, and participates in every employee’s career review. Employees vote every year on where to concentrate the company’s charitable efforts, with beautifying parks and supporting food-insecure families being focuses of previous years. To foster an inclusive workplace, TCG has implemented diversity and unconscious bias training. The company tweaked its benefits package to include more vacation time, sabbatical opportunities and the “Catoctin Getaway,” a vacation home that any employee can book. 13. ACUITY * Founded: 2002 * Employees: 300 local; 356 nationwide * Sector: Information technology * myacuity.com The technology firm, headquartered in Reston, Va., provides solutions to federal agencies supporting the national security and public safety mission. In addition to sponsoring many charitable foundations, Acuity also helps employees publicize their volunteer efforts, such as recruiting for charity 5K runs or bringing awareness to needed donations. The firm offers extensive professional development opportunities, including unlimited learning through a partnership with Udemy, external training and education reimbursement and mentoring. More than 30 percent of employees are active military or veterans. Employees at Bates White Consulting in the company bistro. (Bates White Consulting) 14. BATES WHITE ECONOMIC CONSULTING * Founded: 1999 * Employees: 315 local; 330 nationwide * Sector: Management consulting * bateswhite.com Bates White, based in Washington, is an economic consulting firm that specializes in intellectual property, public policy and economic analysis for law firms, government agencies and corporations. The company has been on The Post’s top workplaces list for nine consecutive years. More than 15 languages are spoken by employees, and the company hosts cultural festivals and an annual potluck where individuals bring in dishes that represent their heritage. Employees rave about a cohesive culture. “The people here are also my best friends outside of work,” one employee said. 15. KELLEY, DRYE & WARREN * Founded: 1836 * Employees: 162 local; 500 nationwide * Sector: Law * kelleydrye.com The law firm has more than 160 employees in the area and provides legal advice in more than 30 practice areas — from antitrust to real estate to bankruptcy. The firm says it is tenacious in court, strategic in problem-solving and savvy at the deal table. Some charity initiatives have included a “Pie a Partner” event to raise money for the Making Justice Real campaign, which provides legal support for low-income D.C. residents, and coaching and sponsoring a GeoPlunge geography tournament team. 16. U.S. SENATE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION * Founded: 1935 * Employees: 150 local * Sector: Finance * ussfcu.org The credit union, a $1.4 billion financial institution based in Alexandria, Va., has provided the Capitol Hill communities with financial stability, security and services since it was founded in 1935. The USSFCU’s core values are security, teamwork, respect, integrity, innovation and engagement. “I knew from my first day in orientation that working for USSFCU would be different than anywhere I have worked before,” one employee said in a survey. “They have kept their promises and fight for us as employees and members.” Staff members of the New York Life office in Washington. (New York Life) 17. NEW YORK LIFE-GREATER WASHINGTON * Founded: 1845 * Employees: 148 local; 22,000 nationwide * Sector: Finance * greaterwashington.nyloffices.com The financial planning firm with nearly 150 employees in the D.C. area is part of the nation’s largest mutual life insurance company. New York Life promotes a diverse workforce, with 58 percent of its employees being women and 37 percent being people of color. The company holds an annual Black-Tie Awards Gala at the Army/Navy Country Club to recognize top performers. 18. HEALTHWELL FOUNDATION * Founded: 2003 * Employees: 204 local * Sector: Health nonprofit * healthwellfoundation.org The Germantown, Md., nonprofit offers financial support to underinsured Americans who struggle to afford critical medical treatments by assisting with co-pays, premiums, deductibles and out-of-pocket expenses. The company said its vision is to ensure no patient goes without health care because they can’t afford it. According to its website, HealthWell was awarded more than $1 billion in grants in 2023 and the foundation has aided more than 900,000 patients in the past 20 years. Employees said they find it gratifying to work for an organization whose primary function is to help people. 19. VALIDATEK * Founded: 2006 * Employees: 171 local; 285 nationwide * Sector: Information technology * validatek.com ValidaTek, based in McLean, Va., provides IT services to defense and other federal agencies. The ValidaTek Pipeline Project exposes middle and high school students to computer science and technology. Employees can volunteer to mentor students and judge hackathons and robotics competitions. The company emphasizes career growth, covering up to $2,500 annually to be used on training, seminars or workshops. Employees value the receptiveness of leadership to their feedback. 20. SMS DATA PRODUCT GROUP * Founded: 1976 * Employees: 219 local; 645 nationwide * Sector: Information technology * sms.com For more than four decades, SMS has adapted to provide the federal government with solutions in engineering, operations, cybersecurity and digital transformation. The company has a long-standing commitment to hiring former military, with more than 35 percent of its employees being veterans. As a health initiative, the company has an annual fitness challenge for employees and family members, with SMS donating to the charity of the winners’ choice. This is the eighth straight year SMS has been ranked on The Post’s top workplaces list. Fors Marsh team members in Arlington. (Fors Marsh) 21. FORS MARSH * Founded: 2002 * Employees: 472 local * Sector: Research & development * forsmarsh.com Fors Marsh, which is based in Arlington, Va., provides research and development services for government clients. The company takes on challenging initiatives related to addressing the opioid crisis and public health and advancing racial equity. In 2023, Fors Marsh people donated more than 1,200 volunteer hours through the Volunteer Time Off program. Employees say they enjoy working for an organization that shares their values and strives to make a positive impact on society. Forbright Bank employees plant trees at Mount Olivet Cemetery in Washington during a volunteer day hosted by the company. (Sarandon Smith/Forbright Bank) 22. FORBRIGHT BANK * Founded: 2003 * Employees: 288 local; 416 nationwide * Sector: Finance * forbrightbank.com Forbright is a full-service bank, lender and asset manager headquartered in Chevy Chase, Md., with a focus on financing companies, investors and innovators who are dedicated to accelerating the transition to a sustainable, clean-energy economy. The company offers employee incentives for purchasing home solar panels, leasing or buying an electric vehicle, taking public transportation and biking to work. In 2022, Forbright made $590,000 in corporate donations, and employees volunteered for a total of 1,305 hours. Staff members at Eagle Hill Consulting participate in a photo shoot for their company. (D2D Creative) 23. EAGLE HILL CONSULTING * Founded: 2003 * Employees: 307 local; 325 worldwide * Sector: Management consulting * eaglehillconsulting.com Eagle Hill Consulting is a woman-owned business that provides management consulting services to public, private and nonprofit organizations in the D.C., Seattle and Boston areas. The firm has a culture rooted in collaboration, and employees say that they feel supported and heard by management. They also say the company values their work-life balance by showing flexibility with work arrangements. One employee said they have the flexibility they “need to be the partner and parent I want to be in my family.” Staff members of Electrosoft Services, an information technology firm. (Electrosoft) 24. ELECTROSOFT SERVICES * Founded: 2001 * Employees: 172 local; 185 nationwide * Sector: Information technology * electrosoft-inc.com The women-owned small business based in Reston, Va., offers civilian and defense organizations technology-based solutions and services. Among the benefits, employees are allowed eight hours of paid leave each year to volunteer at an organization of their choice. “The company’s commitment to work-life balance and employee well-being creates a supportive and engaging workplace where I can thrive professionally and personally,” one employee said in a survey. 25. RAVENTEK COMPANIES * Founded: 2015 * Employees: 215 local * Sector: Information technology * raventek.com The IT products and services provider from Ashburn, Va., is a veteran- and Native American-owned business with more than 200 employees in the D.C. area. The company says it always puts its clients’ mission first to achieve their digital goals while remaining trusted advisers and innovators. Employees said they feel valued and that their voices are heard. 26. EXCELLA * Founded: 2002 * Employees: 292 local; 300 nationwide * Sector: Software development * excella.com The software developing and consulting firm has helped clients in the commercial, federal and nonprofit sectors for more than 20 years. The company, which is based in Arlington, Va., said it has recently expanded its headquarters to include space dedicated to inspiring collaboration and connection among employees, clients and the D.C. tech community. Excella employs a “Flexcellian” Policy that allows for flexible work locations, schedules and leave of absence. Benefits include a wellness program, firm-wide bonus structure and annual summer event at a luxury resort in which employees can bring their spouses, significant others or families. Team members from Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox analyze products from a client. (Andre Chung for The Washington Post) 27. STERNE, KESSLER, GOLDSTEIN & FOX * Founded: 1978 * Employees: 460 local * Sector: Law * sternekessler.com Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox is an intellectual property law firm in D.C. with over 40 years of experience helping companies to strategize, build and enforce worldwide IP portfolios. The firm participates in multiple charitable events, including raising more than $21,000 for Project HOPE to provide humanitarian support to Ukrainians and refugees in surrounding countries. The firm moved into a new office on K Street with in-house medical care available. This is the 11th consecutive year that Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox has been named one of The Post’s top workplaces. 28. IT CONCEPTS * Founded: 2003 * Employees: 375 local * Sector: Information technology * useitc.com The veteran-owned small business in Vienna, Va., helps clients — including more than 15 federal agencies — reduce the cost of operations, secure enterprises and integrate innovative technologies. Employees said they feel supported by management and relish the growth opportunities that are offered. 29. CBEYONDATA * Founded: 2010 * Employees: 420 local * Sector: Information technology * cbeyonddata.com The Arlington, Va., IT company with 420 employees specializes in providing federal agencies’ business, data and automation solutions. The firm boasts a high client and employee retention rate. Benefits include a wellness program, unlimited personal time off and career-enhancement training and certifications. 30. METAPHASE * Founded: 2013 * Employees: 287 local * Sector: Information technology * metaphaseconsulting.com Metaphase, a Reston, Va.-based consulting firm, offers business and IT advisory, digital services, and data and analytics to its federal clients, which include the State Department, Food and Drug Administration, Federal Emergency Management Agency, and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency. “Leadership is focused on making sure employees are happy and have work-life balance while focusing on their professional development,” one employee said. Executives from MicroHealth, including founders Claude Hines, center left, and Frank Tucker, center right. (Hari Vemula/MicroHealth) 31. MICROHEALTH * Founded: 2011 * Employees: 220 local * Sector: Health information technology * microhealthllc.com While in the Army, MicroHealth founders Frank Tucker and Claude Hines helped introduce electronic health records to the battlefield during the Iraq War. After becoming frustrated with the inability of IT vendors to understand technology in a clinical environment, they founded MicroHealth to address this issue. While most employees can work remotely, the service-disabled veteran-owned small business has plenty of features for those who go into the Vienna, Va., office, including a theater, game room, massage chairs, sleeping pods, rejuvenation room and private gym. Managers are transparent and accessible, employees said. Naval Systems Chief Growth Officer Dave Davison, left, Director Chris Klubertanz, COO Diana Waldorf and CEO Ed Rule. (NSI) 32. NAVAL SYSTEMS * Founded: 2004 * Employees: 337 local * Sector: Consulting * n-s-i.us The veteran-owned business is headquartered in Lexington Park, Md., and supports the Defense Department and other federal agencies by providing services and solutions to advance national security interests and enable a decisive warfighting advantage. Employees express a family-like atmosphere and a freedom to do their jobs independently. “I am empowered to make decisions, but I am also fully supported by senior leadership when I need it,” one employee said. 33. NAVITAS BUSINESS CONSULTING * Founded: 2006 * Employees: 170 local * Sector: Technology * navitastech.com The minority- and woman-owned technology firm in Herndon, Va., provides a wide range of services from cloud migration to artificial intelligence to cybersecurity. To boost culture, Navitas fosters employee recognition programs, sends out a newsletter and hosts events, including picnics, potlucks and an annual holiday party. The company also offers an internship program that allows new graduates an opportunity to support a project and learn about data science and more. Linda D. Rabbitt founded Rand Construction in 1989 and serves as chairman and CEO. (Marvin Joseph/The Washington Post) 34. RAND CONSTRUCTION * Founded: 1989 * Employees: 152 local; 282 nationwide * Sector: Building construction * randcc.com What began as a small firm in Arlington, Va., in 1989 has grown into a national operation with revenue exceeding $500 million annually. The company specializes in ground-up construction, building renovations and historic restoration. Among the benefits, superintendents earn an all-expenses-paid vacation to the destination of their choice after 10 years of service; newlyweds and new parents receive a company gift; and all employees are offered interest-free loans. “It’s an environment where you are enabled to learn and grow every day,” one employee said. 35. THE FEDERAL AGRICULTURAL MORTGAGE CORPORATION (FARMER MAC) * Founded: 1987 * Employees: 184 local; 190 nationwide * Sector: Finance * farmermac.com The D.C.-based company serves as a secondary market for agricultural real estate mortgage loans, rural housing loans and rural cooperative loans. Farmer Mac was chartered by the federal government under the Agriculture Credit Act of 1987 and has reached nearly $30 billion in total assets. Employees said they strongly support the purpose of the company and enjoy the work-life balance if offers. 36. DIGNARI * Founded: 2013 * Employees: 245 local; 369 nationwide * Sector: Consulting * dignari.com Dignari’s founding members worked with the U.S. Customs and Border Protection, helping shape post-9/11 travel facilitation and security mandates. The consulting firm delivers emerging technology solutions, including biometrics, smart cards and identity management. Dignari, which is based in Alexandria, Va., has a talent-rich staff that is rapidly growing, increasing by 55 percent over the past two years. 37. FEDERAL REALTY * Founded: 1962 * Employees: 166 local; 323 nationwide * Sector: Real estate investment trust * federalrealty.com Founded in 1962, Federal Realty is one of the oldest real estate investment trusts in the country. The firm, based in Bethesda, Md., focuses on the ownership, operation and development of high-quality retail properties — from grocery-anchored shopping centers to large-scale mixed-use neighborhoods. Federal Realty prides itself on charitable initiatives and matches all employee donations dollar for dollar. The company hosts an annual week-long health fair that offers employees access to basic health screening tests, free flu shots and other health-related information. The longer days worked by employees at the SmithGroup allows them to take more days off during the year. (SmithGroup) 38. SMITHGROUP * Founded: 1853 * Employees: 205 local; 1,376 nationwide * Sector: Architecture * smithgroup.com The architectural, engineering and planning firm uses a nontraditional scheduling approach; employees work a slightly longer 8½-hour day which allows them to have an additional 15 Fridays off throughout the year. “By far, this company values the health and well-being and work-life balance better than any other company in the industry with which I’ve worked,” one employee said in a survey. 39. TAX ANALYSTS * Founded: 1970 * Employees: 174 local * Sector: Nonprofit publisher * taxnotes.com The Falls Church, Va., nonprofit was founded in 1970 and publishes Tax Notes, which offers nonpartisan news and commentary about state, federal and international tax issues. The company also holds conferences about policy and administration and is a sponsor of the Falls Church Chamber of Commerce, hosting their monthly meetings. Employees said they value the work they’re doing in service journalism, helping readers understand the complex tax system. 40. T-REX SOLUTIONS * Founded: 1999 * Employees: 263 local * Sector: Information technology * trexsolutionsllc.com T-Rex is an IT professional services firm based in Greenbelt, Md., that helps federal government clients modernize, protect and scale its systems and data. T-Rex has donated over $200,000 annually to philanthropic efforts and contributed many hours to service projects. Some of the company’s unique benefits include an annual $5,000 per employee budget for professional development, a quarterly awards program and monthly on-site massages. 41. MCDERMOTT WILL & EMERY * Founded: 1934 * Employees: 292 local; 2,197 worldwide * Sector: Law * mwe.com McDermott Will & Emery is an international law firm that represents a wide variety of commercial, industrial and financial enterprises. The firm has 85-plus years of legal and industry experience, over 20 locations in seven countries, and more than 1,400 lawyers. Among its many honors, the firm was recently recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the Law Firm of the Year in Litigation — Tax for the third time. 42. ENLIGHTEN, AN HII COMPANY * Founded: 2007 * Employees: 150 local; 200 nationwide * Sector: Information Technology * eitccorp.com The software development firm based in Columbia, Md., supports the Department of Defense with big data solutions and cybersecurity. Benefits include student loan repayment assistance, a pool of money for training and an employee referral program. Employees spoke highly of the hands-on leadership team, with one saying in a survey, “I have a manager who has my best interest at heart, fights for me and appreciates my hard work.” Agile Defense staff members attend a baseball game. (Agile Defense) 43. AGILE DEFENSE * Founded: 1998 * Employees: 405 local; 1,100 worldwide * Sector: Information Technology * agile-defense.com Agile Defense is headquartered in Reston, Va., and provides information technology to government clients. Employees vote every year for one organization to receive the full amount of the office snack funds. This year, the employees picked Paws for Purple Hearts, an organization that helps pair wounded veterans with service animals. Employees described a team culture in which people communicate well, work together and are quick to offer a helping hand. 44. CBG BUILDING COMPANY * Founded: 1993 * Employees: 186 local; 400 nationwide * Sector: Construction * cbgbuildingcompany.com The construction firm, which is headquartered in Arlington, Va., has 30 years of experience and builds thousands of housing units annually nationwide. It has hundreds of local and national accolades, including recently ranking ninth in the country by the National Multifamily Housing Council. Employees say they are given autonomy and trusted by leadership, and that the company puts their clients and employees first. Kierstan Moore and Rory Doehring talk on Thriving Thursday, a program to welcome people into the office every Thursday. (Teaching Strategies) 45. TEACHING STRATEGIES * Founded: 1988 * Employees: 400 local; 437 worldwide * Sector: Education technology * teachingstrategies.com Teaching Strategies was created over 40 years ago out of necessity for adequate curriculum materials for a Mississippi Head Start program that founder Diane Trister Dodge was tasked with coordinating. The first edition of the Creative Curriculum for Preschool was published in 1978, with room arrangement as a teaching strategy. Now, Teaching Strategies’s products serve more than 5 million children across the globe. The company has formed the I.D.E.A. Council, an employee-run team to help promote and support an inclusive and affirming workplace community. Employees said they feel they making a difference in the lives of teachers, children and families. 46. SYSTEM HIGH CORPORATION * Founded: 2005 * Employees: 278 local; 384 worldwide * Sector: Security protection/engineering * systemhigh.com System High Corporation supplies protection programs in space, cyber, ground, air and sea. The company, which has headquarters in Chantilly, Va., fosters a culture of innovation to execute national security missions. Employees feel empowered to do highly impactful work. “I enjoy being in a position to improve the lives of others,” one employee said. “System High has enabled me, encouraged me and supported me as I’ve grown in my career to do this with expanding outreach at every turn.” 47. AMYX * Founded: 1999 * Employees: 241 local; 512 worldwide * Sector: Information technology * amyx.com Amyx is a Reston, Va.-based firm that provides enterprise technology services, systems engineering, cybersecurity and financial support services for federal clients. Employees said they value the team culture and being rewarded for hard work. Amyx’s CEO sends a weekly corporate-wide email to communicate what happened across the organization and recognize employees. The company also hands out spot bonuses and awards for Employee of the Quarter, Employee of the Year, Rookie of the Year, Team of the Year and Citizen of the Year. An audiologist demonstrates how to wear a hearing aid. (Shuran Huang for The Washington Post) 48. ASHA * Founded: 1925 * Employees: 310 local; 319 nationwide * Sector: Trade association * asha.org Founded in 1925, the nonprofit in Rockville, Md., is the national association for 223,000 audiologists; speech-language pathologists; speech, language, and hearing scientists; audiology and speech-language pathology support personnel; and students. The group helps in advancing science, setting standards and advocating for its members. ASHA said its workforce of around 300 people speaks 28 different languages and consists of 72 percent women. And employees, 38 percent who have their master’s degree or Ph.D., have an average tenure of almost 10 years. 49. ALSTON & BIRD * Founded: 1893 * Employees: 170 local; 1, 715 worldwide * Sector: Law * alston.com With offices all over the world, including in D.C., Alston & Bird has grown to become a leading national and international law firm that has appeared on Fortune magazine’s 100 Best Companies to Work. Alston & Bird boasts a talented and collaborative team that allows the firm to be able to fill the needs or a wide variety of clients and challenges in this ever-changing and fast-paced environment. “Alston & Bird truly values a workplace culture of diversity, respect, collegiality and excellence,” one employee said. 50. A. MORTON, THOMAS AND ASSOCIATES * Founded: 1955 * Employees: 171 local; 484 worldwide * Sector: Engineering and Design * amtengineering.com The employee-owned engineering and design firm headquartered in Rockville, Md., has grown exponentially since its inception nearly 70 years ago and now has 20 U.S. offices, including six in the D.C. area with about 170 workers. AMT provides a range of services including studying, planning, shaping and ensuring successful completion of construction projects. The company says it’s dedicated to creating a work environment that challenges, motivates and empowers its staff. 51. GUNNISON CONSULTING GROUP * Founded: 1994 * Employees: 250 local; 300 nationwide * Sector: Information technology * gunnison.biz For nearly 30 years, Gunnison Consulting Group has helped the federal government address complicated IT challenges. With a focus on professional growth, Gunnison offers its employees a $2,500 annual allowance for certifications, conferences and training. The company has been involved in a wide variety of charitable events, from St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital walk/run to supporting food banks, school systems and the NAACP. 52. CLA * Founded: 1983 * Employees: 165 local; 8,500 nationwide * Sector: Accounting * claconnect.com The financial company consisting of CPAs, consultants and wealth advisers has about 8,500 employees in 130 U.S. cities — including 165 who are based in its Arlington, Va., location. Some benefits include unlimited personal time off, wellness stipends and extensive mental health resources. Employees said CLA truly cares about the well-being of its employees outside of the office and encourages a healthy work-life balance. 53. FREEDOM TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS GROUP * Founded: 2004 * Employees: 163 local * Sector: Information technology * freedomconsultinggroup.com For 20 years, the Columbia, Md., consulting firm has offered technology solutions to the defense and intelligence community. Freedom hosts a wide range of social events — from whiskey and wine tastings to monthly team dinners and ice cream socials — and donates time and money to support many different charitable foundations. In addition to offering paid parental leave, the company also provides Pumpspotting, a resource for workplace lactation support. Using the Motivosity platform, Freedom encourages company-wide recognition through a rewards program. People visit the View of D.C. in Arlington, Va. (Matt McClain/The Washington Post) 54. FEDWRITERS * Founded: 2010 * Employees: 252 local * Sector: Communications * fedwriters.com The PR firm in Fairfax, Va., delivers communication, technical writing and research services to government and commercial clients. FedWriters believes in promoting from within, working with employees to set long-term goals, develop skills and provide feedback. “The company’s commitment to employee well-being, shown through amenities like standing desks and thoughtful gestures like leadership providing lunch, makes me feel valued and respected,” one employee said in a survey. 55. PETERSON COMPANIES * Founded: 1965 * Employees: 167 local * Sector: Real estate * petersoncos.com Peterson Companies is one of the largest privately owned real estate development companies in the D.C. region. Over 60 years, the firm has created some of the region’s most well-known residential and business districts, including National Harbor, Downtown Silver Spring, Fair Lakes and Fairfax Corner. Almost half of the staff has been with the company for 10 years or more, including 20 percent who have been there for at least 20 years. From July Fourth through Labor Day, employees are allowed to leave early on Fridays to get a head start on summer weekend plans. Bayou Decade Ridge and Marsh Creation Project Team, made up of staff from Earth Resources Technology, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Louisiana's Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority and others. (Nick Gremillion/CPRA) 56. EARTH RESOURCES TECHNOLOGY * Founded: 1993 * Employees: 423 local; 540 nationwide * Sector: Government contractor * ertcorp.com Earth Resources Technology (ERT) was founded in 1993 and has grown over the past 30 years to be one of the largest contractors supporting the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration with a diverse staff of science, engineering and IT professionals. ERT has participated in several charitable initiatives, included working with partner companies to refurbish laptops to be given to displaced Ukrainian students in Poland. Employees said they feel appreciated, respected and heard. 57. ATLANTIC COAST MORTGAGE * Founded: 2011 * Employees: 217 local; 282 nationwide * Sector: Mortgage Lending * atlanticcoastmortgage.com Founded in 2011, Atlantic Coast Mortgage has grown from 16 employees to over 300 and operates in more than 20 states. Unlike many other mortgage companies, ACM operates as a fully independent company, which allows it to maintain complete control over the entire borrower experience from beginning to end. “I have always been proud to work for a great company that helps people achieve their piece of the American Dream through homeownership,” one employee said. The Google building in Reston, Va., was developed by the Comstock Holding Companies. (Bako Glonti/Comstock Holding Companies) 58. COMSTOCK HOLDING COMPANIES * Founded: 1985 * Employees: 180 local * Sector: Real estate * comstockcompanies.com Since 1985, Comstock Holding Companies has been investing in, developing, owning and operating a variety of residential, commercial and mixed-use real estate. The company provides up to 16 hours of paid time off per year for employees to volunteer and offers up to $3,500 per year for professional development. Employees said they find their jobs to be rewarding, challenging and stimulating. 59. GROOM LAW GROUP * Founded: 1975 * Employees: 150 local * Sector: Law * groom.com The D.C. law firm’s nearly 100 attorneys solve benefits, health and retirement legal issues for a variety of clients. Groom is dedicated to pro bono services in a variety of areas — including adoption, disability and social security benefits. The firm’s Fun Committee hosts trivia nights, on-site and off-site happy hours, and birthday surprises. Groom offers flexible scheduling, with part-time or full-time employees who work remote, hybrid and in-person. With its Professional Development Committee and tuition reimbursement program, employees are provided resources for career growth. New homes in the Meadowbrook Farm development in Leesburg, Va. (Amanda Andrade-Rhoades for The Washington Post) 60. VAN METRE COMPANIES * Founded: 1955 * Employees: 410 local; 510 nationwide * Sector: Construction * VanMetreCompanies.com Based in Fairfax, Va., Van Metre has been building offices, houses, apartments and retail centers in the Washington area for more than 65 years. The Van Metre Family Foundation was established in 2002, and has donated more than $3 million to various types of public charities focused on health, education, the arts, veterans, poverty and animal welfare. Employees said they feel valued, respected and supported. 61. IMAGINE ONE * Founded: 1998 * Employees: 263 local * Sector: Information technology * imagine-one.com For more than 25 years, the employee-owned company that’s headquartered in Lexington Park, Md., has provided cybersecurity and IT products and services to the Navy. Imagine One’s Employee Stock Ownership Plan allows workers to be stakeholders in the value of the company. The company provides tuition reimbursement along with professional development, training and certification programs. Employees said they feel well-paid and valued by management. 62. INTELLIGENT WAVES * Founded: 2006 * Employees: 263 local * Sector: Information technology * intelligentwaves.com The Reston, Va., company combines business and technical expertise to support U.S. cyberdefense and intelligence agencies. To ensure a successful transition and rewarding career out of the military, the veteran-owned business prioritizes recruiting, hiring, training and retaining veterans, who make up half of its staff. “I am an Army veteran of 23 years of active-duty service,” one employee said in a survey. “This job gives me the ability to continue to serve my country alongside the men and women that still do so in uniform.” 63. CIS SECURE * Founded: 2004 * Employees: 200 local; 405 nationwide * Sector: Information technology * cissecure.com The technology company headquartered in Ashburn, Va., has 200 employees in the D.C. region who provide communications and cybersecurity solutions to support the defense and intelligence communities. CIS Secure regularly sponsors social events and recognizes employees with birthday cards, well wishes and small gifts. From spring through fall, it’s not unusual for food trucks to come to the office. CIS Secure said nearly 90 percent of its employees reported that they feel their job is meaningful and that they feel appreciated for the work that they do. 64. CARFAX * Founded: 1984 * Employees: 448 local; 1,350 worldwide * Sector: Automobiles * carfax.com The U.S. company uses its comprehensive vehicle history database to help people shop, buy, service and sell used cars. Carfax hosts annual company-wide events, including a team appreciation party with dinner, entertainment and prizes; Health Fair with massages, reflexology and running shoe fittings; and Halloween party with bake-offs and pumpkin-carving contests. The company promotes a program that allows employees to bring their dogs to the office. A pilot program is being tested that gives employees Fridays off during the summer. 65. INTELLIDYNE * Founded: 1999 * Employees: 160 local; 231 nationwide * Sector: Information technology * intellidyne-llc.com IntelliDyne is a firm based in Falls Church, Va., that specializes in cybersecurity, analytics and cloud computing for commercial and government clients, including the Defense Department and the Department of Homeland Security. Employees support organizations that serve injured veterans and military personnel and their families. “IntelliDyne is amazing with allowing me to have a work-life balance that all of my friends are jealous of,” one employee said. 66. ALPHA OMEGA INTEGRATION * Founded: 2014 * Employees: 280 local; 405 nationwide * Sector: Information technology * alphaomega.com Alpha Omega provides cybersecurity solutions to federal agencies, using partners in national security, foreign affairs, agriculture and climate science. The fast-growing IT integrator is based in Vienna, Va., and the company said it has an annual employee retention rate of more than 80 percent. “From Day 1 you feel part of a family,” one employee said. “The leadership not only give you the room to grow, but is excited for new ideas and ready for new blood.” 67. HOMEFIX * Founded: 1990 * Employees: 151 local; 614 nationwide * Sector: Home Remodeling * homefix.com For more than 40 years, the Laurel, Md., company has helped owners increase their home’s curb appeal, energy-efficiency and resale value. Homefix stands by three principles: hire great people, choose the best home improvement products and, if there’s a problem, make it right. “My managers are superheroes, and my co-workers make magic,” one employee said in a survey. “My job is challenging and rewarding. I find growth and learning opportunities every day.” Employees of Brightspot help companies manage their websites. (Brightspot) 68. BRIGHTSPOT * Founded: 2008 * Employees: 185 local; 259 nationwide * Sector: Information technology * brightspot.com More than 1,500 websites are managed through the Reston, Va., company’s content management systems, including those for Walmart, Johnson & Johnson and Univision. Brightspot has donated more than 2,200 hours of work to support Special Olympics web projects, including Berlin2023.org for last summer’s World Games. The company treats employees to daily catered lunches and has a full-time barista and fully stocked snack pantry. Employees also have access to season tickets to the Washington Nationals, Washington Capitals, and D.C. United. To support growth, Brightspot offers a $4,000 annual stipend for online courses, professional conferences or certifications. 69. KARSUN SOLUTIONS * Founded: 2009 * Employees: 262 local; 444 nationwide * Sector: Information technology * karsun-llc.com Software development, cloud and data experts at the Herndon, Va., company serve customers at government agencies including the Department of Homeland Security, General Services Administration, FEMA and the Federal Aviation Administration. Among its charitable work, Karsun Solutions sponsors Women in Technology, an organization that empowers women to grow in the industry. While many employees work remote or hybrid schedules, the company hosts online and in-person events including potlucks and community cleanups. 70. POTOMACWAVE CONSULTING * Founded: 2007 * Employees: 151 local; 160 nationwide * Sector: Management consulting * potomacwave.com PotomacWave Consulting, which was founded in 2007 and is based in Alexandria, Va., provides management consulting to the federal government. The founders’ desire to challenge the status quo has sparked an environment that encourages creativity and innovation. In 2020, PotomacWave was named the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s small business of the year. “I have never been on a team this strong and collaborative,” one employee said. 71. WALKER & DUNLOP * Founded: 1937 * Employees: 208 local; 1,447 worldwide * Sector: Real estate finance * walkerdunlop.com Headquartered in Bethesda, Md., the company offers real estate finance and advisory services. As part of its charity initiative, Walker & Dunlop matches employees’ donations from $50 to $500 and will pay $50 per volunteer hour (max $500) per year. Workers are also offered $150 per month for a wellness stipend to be used on anything from weightlifting to hiking to meditating. Employees said they have a positive work-life balance and feel valued and supported by their managers. MELE Associates offers technical and program support for many federal agencies. (MELE Associates) 72. MELE ASSOCIATES * Founded: 1993 * Employees: 165 local; 267 nationwide * Sector: Consulting * meleassociates.com The veteran-owned small business, which has three D.C.-area offices, provides federal and international agencies services including cybersecurity, facility management and engineering. MELE has employees in 41 states and has projects that serve more than 100 countries. Veterans make up about 20 percent of the company’s workforce. “MELE’s family-oriented atmosphere makes coming to work feel like a second home,” one employee said in a survey. “The owners prioritize the well-being of their employees, offering a generous benefits package, flexible schedules for family needs, promoting from within and organizing fun events.” 73. UNANET * Founded: 1988 * Employees: 435 local * Sector: Software engineering * unanet.com The firm based in Dulles, Va., offers software solutions to government contracting, architecture, engineering and construction firms. Many employees are allowed flexible hours and can work from home. Unanet encourages its employees to be involved in their community, providing two days of volunteer leave annually. “The leadership team in general is what makes Unanet a unicorn company,” one employee said in a survey. For fun outside the office, there’s a company softball team. 74. COMMUNITY OF HOPE * Founded: 1980 * Employees: 450 local * Sector: Nonprofit * communityofhopedc.org For more than four decades, the D.C. nonprofit has provided health services and assistance to unhoused families. Last year, the organization said it reached 1,427 families overcoming or threatened by homelessness and about 14,400 patients. Community of Hope has implemented a number of DEI initiatives, including a DEI Advisory Council, training on LGBTQ+ health equity and a monthly DEI newsletter. 75. MINDPOINT GROUP * Founded: 2009 * Employees: 261 local; 518 nationwide * Sector: Cybersecurity consulting * mindpointgroup.com The consulting firm, which is headquartered in McLean, Va., strives to simplify cybersecurity to help federal agencies and commercial enterprises fulfill their missions. MindPoint was founded in 2009, and focuses on employee education and growth to ensure customer success and satisfaction. Employees said they feel recognized for their efforts and supported with the tools to be successful in this challenging work environment. 76. ENSCO * Founded: 1969 * Employees: 177 local; 761 worldwide * Sector: Information technology * ensco.com The international technology company is headquartered in Springfield, Va., and operates in the aerospace, national security and surface transportation sectors. The family-friendly culture is cultivated through events such as summer picnics, crab feast parties, chili cook-offs and holiday parties. To support mental and physical wellness, ENSCO holds lunch-and-learn sessions with speakers who tackle health concerns from its employees. Veterans comprise 15 percent of the workforce, and the company is an authorized Department of Defense SkillBridge provider, which helps transitioning service members prepare for employment after the military. 77. AMERICAN SIGNATURE * Founded: 1909 * Employees: 169 local; 3,000 nationwide * Sector: Home furnishings * valuecityfurniture.com The family-owned company behind American Signature Furniture and Value City Furniture has more than 120 stores across the country and more than 150 employees in the D.C. region. The company says it is committed to creating a supportive culture from recruitment and learning to development and consultation. “I am grateful for the open communication this company facilitates, and how my development was a priority in getting me where I wanted to go,” one employee said in a survey. A home near Annapolis, Md. (Craig Hudson for The Washington Post) 78. NFM LENDING * Founded: 1998 * Employees: 343 local; 1,050 nationwide * Sector: Mortgage lending * nfmlending.com NFM Lending, a full-service residential mortgage lender licensed in 49 states and D.C., has made The Post’s list for a tenth straight year. Community service has been a main priority of the company since it was founded in 1998. Since then, NFM Lending has been involved with over 25 charitable organizations and initiatives and donated over $1 million. 79. ARSERVICES * Founded: 2003 * Employees: 164 local * Sector: Federal contractor * arslimited.com Based in Falls Church, Va., the government contracting firm provides a variety of services, from marketing and communications to program management. Some charitable initiatives supported by ARServices include sponsorship of Project Discovery, an organization that provides STEM programming in the Alexandria City School System, and the Day of Service program, which provides employees paid leave to volunteer. The company is committed to honoring, recruiting and retaining veterans, who comprise more than half of its workforce. 80. MARKON * Founded: 2007 * Employees: 250 local; 430 nationwide * Sector: Federal contractor * markonsolutions.com Working with intelligence and defense agencies, the government contracting firm based in Falls Church, Va., specializes in enterprise technology, financial, and program and construction management. Markon Cares, the company’s philanthropy program, organizes and promotes events focusing on community outreach, health and wellness, construction and engineering and the military. An ambassador program organizes company-sponsored meetups for employees, and often families, who live in the same area. MarkonFIT, the company’s wellness program, features newsletters to share ideas and tips, wellness reimbursements, and challenge programs with prizes. Almost 200 people work at Aprio in the D.C. area. (Aprio) 81. APRIO * Founded: 1952 * Employees: 199 local; 2,100 worldwide * Sector: Accounting * aprio.com Since 1952, the company has provided its clients with business advisory and accounting services. Aprio has more than 2,100 employees, including about 200 in the D.C. region, who speak more than 60 languages and work with clients in more than 50 countries. Each fall, the company hosts a volunteer program called Impact Week, in which all employees are invited to participate in virtual and in-person events. Aprio offers employees discretionary (unlimited) time off, six to 12 weeks of 100 percent paid parental leave with a gradual return-to-work policy and access to life coaches. The company has software that empowers employees weekly to share feedback. 82. APTIVE * Founded: 2012 * Employees: 450 local * Sector: Federal contractor * aptiveresources.com Led by a Navy veteran and aerospace engineer, Aptive is a consulting services provider for federal organizations seeking to accomplish strategic transformations, improve performance and leverage modern technology. Through the Aptive Cares program, the staff participates in community engagement and service activities that support veterans. Employees said they enjoy the autonomy they’re given and the company’s inclusive culture. “Aptive is extremely collaborative, modern and a forward-thinking company,” one employee said. 83. PYRAMID SYSTEMS * Founded: 1995 * Employees: 205 local * Sector: Information technology * pyramidsystems.com Pyramid Systems was founded in 1995 in Fairfax, Va., and its first client was the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Since then, the company has grown, providing technology solutions across federal agencies. The company provides volunteer hours, employee donation matching and group charity events. A Culture Team consisting of employee volunteers is provided a budget to plan and execute events throughout the year, including happy hours, potlucks, a Halloween costume competition and tickets to sporting events — with a raffle of the owners VIP Washington Nationals seats for over 40 games. 84. LAFAYETTE FEDERAL * Founded: 1935 * Employees: 184 local * Sector: Finance * lfcu.org The nonprofit credit union in Rockville, Md., and has raised more than $1 million in donations and is dedicated to making an impact in the community through initiatives like shred events to dispose of sensitive documents and hosting financial seminars. Since opening in 1935, membership has expanded to include hundreds of industries and nearly 60,000 people. In the past five years, assets have more than doubled. “We are true to our fundamentals and vision statement with teams that genuinely want to do what is right for the membership and credit union,” one employee said in a survey. 85. DKW COMMUNICATIONS * Founded: 2001 * Employees: 152 local * Sector: Information technology * dkwcommunications.com Headquartered in D.C., the small business supports more than 40 federal government customers across the United States, offering solutions, products and services in the information technology landscape. DKW is committed to employing a diverse staff, with a corporate team that is 65 percent women and an overall workforce that’s over 60 percent minority. “I have the opportunity to grow and learn daily,” one employee said in a survey. “I’m trusted to function efficiently and professionally in a position that is physically remote from the rest of the DKW team, but never feel isolated from the company.” A flight of beer tasters at a bar in Washington. (Lexey Swall for The Washington Post) 86. PREMIUM DISTRIBUTORS OF VA * Founded: 1976 * Employees: 400 local; 30,000 worldwide * Sector: Beer distributor * premiumdistributorsofdc.com In 1988, PVA joined the Reyes Beverage Group, which is the largest beer distributor in the United States. Nearly three decades later, the company, which operates from a facility in Chantilly, Va., sells and distributes the highest share of beer in Northern Virginia with over 12 million cases sold annually to over 4,800 retail accounts. Employees said they feel supported by management and are presented with growth opportunities. PVA believes in developing and advancing from within, with 80 percent of the leadership team obtaining their roles through internal promotions. 87. NATIONAL COOPERATIVE BANK * Founded: 1978 * Employees: 175 local; 350 nationwide * Sector: Finance * ncb.coop The Arlington, Va., financial institution was created more than 40 years ago to address the financial needs of an underserved market: cooperative-owned organizations that operate for the benefit of their members, not outside investors. In 2023, NCB’s portfolio included $385 million to serve low- and moderate-income communities, $90 million in renewable energy loans and $7.4 million In grants and donations to support local nonprofits and co-op organizations to expand their work in under-resourced communities. The bank offers a hybrid work schedule and hosts fitness challenges with prizes to promote a healthy lifestyle. Employees praised the company for creating a positive work-life balance and an environment that encourages professional growth. 88. POWER DESIGN * Founded: 1989 * Employees: 229 local; 2,848 worldwide * Sector: Construction * powerdesigninc.us Since 1989, the national design build contractor with more than 200 employees in the D.C. region has completed more than 1,700 projects in 23 states. Through its philanthropy program, Project V5, the company matches funds raised by employees and donates 100 percent of money collected from recycled scrap metal on job sites to employee-chosen charities. Part of Power Design’s culture involves bringing employees together for fun events, including a field day in which teams compete for charity, and a holiday event with families. The company has initiatives to celebrate when new contracts are awarded and safety targets are reached, and a program recognizes employees who exemplify core values. Employees of ReconCraft, a company owned by the Copper River Family of Companies, make boats for the U.S. Coast Guard and other government organizations. (Leah Nash for The Washington Post) 89. COPPER RIVER FAMILY OF COMPANIES * Founded: 2006 * Employees: 320 local; 569 nationwide * Sector: Infrastructure and information technology management * copperrivermc.com The Copper River Family of Companies, which is based in Chantilly, Va., is an alliance that is owned by the Native Village of Eyak (NVE), a federally recognized Alaska Native tribe. The group serves the mission of diversifying NVE’s ability to facilitate economic development, land conservation and preservation of their heritage. Income generated by the companies helps NVE fund critical health and social services, environmental education, jobs, training and more. The Copper River’s Circle of Excellence program recognizes employees who go above and beyond, with the 2022 winners rewarded with a trip to Lisbon. 90. FAIRMONT HOTEL, GEORGETOWN * Founded: 2002 * Employees: 169 local; 45,000 worldwide * Sector: Hospitality * fairmont.com/washington With luxurious accommodations, dining options and personal service, Fairmont Hotel was named the Best Hotel for a Staycation by Modern Luxury’s D.C. magazine in its 2022 Best of the City issue. The hotel adopted Georgie, a 3-year-old female Labrador, from Guiding Eyes for the Blind to greet guests and serve as its canine ambassador. Employees said the company gives them freedom to be creative and make decisions. 91. ACTIONET * Founded: 1998 * Employees: 243 local; 279 nationwide * Sector: Information technology * actionet.com The woman-owned firm in Vienna, Va., provides IT engineering services to clients in the federal government and private sector. Many employees work hybrid schedules, so the company stays connected with “Good Morning ActioNet” videos, all-hands meetings, and activities to promote health, safety and personal growth. ActioNet has a Diversity and Inclusion Committee, and at a recent holiday event, employees were encouraged to attend in the traditional celebratory attire of their culture. More than $6,000 was raised for the Equal Justice Initiative, an organization that works to challenge racial and economic injustice. 92. THOMSON REUTERS SPECIAL SERVICES * Founded: 2008 * Employees: 219 local; 319 worldwide * Sector: Data analysis * trssllc.com The data and analytics government contractor in McLean, Va., says it values the autonomy and good judgment of everyone it hires, allowing regular telework days and flexible work schedules. All employees receive 16 hours a year of time for volunteering at organizations of their choice. The company’s benefits package includes three months of family leave, mental health days, and reimbursements for gym memberships and adoptions. For professional growth, all employees participate in leadership development programs. And to build culture and community, the company buys lunch every other Friday, hosts social events such as family hayrides and Nationals games, and has intramural hockey and kickball teams. 93. ADVANCED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH * Founded: 2008 * Employees: 154 local; 185 nationwide * Sector: Behavioral and mental health * abhmaryland.com The family-centered mental health program with five locations in the D.C. area specializes in psychiatry, off-site counseling, on-site therapy and therapeutic mentoring. ABH provides additional compensation for certificates and licensure reimbursement. New therapists are paid for the first 30 days to help them build their caseload, and most therapists can set their own schedules. Employees said they value the autonomy they are given and the room they are allotted to learn and grow. Staff members gather at an off-site event for Slalom Consulting. (Slalom Consulting) 94. SLALOM CONSULTING * Founded: 2001 * Employees: 165 local; 12,000 worldwide * Sector: Consulting * slalom.com Slalom has an office in McLean, Va., and dozens of others in locations around the world. The consulting firm helps companies with solutions in business advisory, customer experience, technology and analytics. Special benefits the company offers include fertility preservation, adoption assistance and transgender services. “Everyone here … recognizes that we all have strengths and flaws,” one employee said. “I feel like Slalom lets you be your authentic self so that they can help you grow organically, not superficially.” 95. SOFTRAMS * Founded: 2015 * Employees: 270 local; 465 nationwide * Sector: Information technology * softrams.com The fast-growing Leesburg, Va., firm provides digital services involving artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and more to federal, public- and private-sector clients. Softrams provides access to training programs and offers rewards for completion of certificates. In 2023, the company launched Job Ring, a referral management system that was developed to democratize the recruiting process; users who refer applicants for open positions are eligible to earn money when a candidate is hired. “I love my job because it provides me with constant mental stimulation,” one employee said in a survey. “There is always something new to learn and leadership genuinely values my insight.” 96. ITC FEDERAL * Founded: 2006 * Employees: 394 local; 464 nationwide * Sector: Information technology * itcfederal.com Since 2006, the Fairfax, Va., company has provided government agencies with various IT services. Employees enrolled in the company’s medical insurance plan receive free membership to the Peloton app, enabling access to on-demand lessons and live classes, and HealthJoy, which provides access to medical experts and helps schedule virtual appointments. ITC Federal said equity and inclusion are central to its mission, and it believes diversity drives innovation through the exchange of ideas from people with different backgrounds and experiences. 97. GREYSTAR * Founded: 1993 * Employees: 217 local; 23,800 worldwide * Sector: Property management * greystar.com Over the past three decades, Greystar has emerged as an international leader in rental housing, with nearly 900,000 multifamily units and student beds under management globally. Benefits include paid leave for birthdays and corporate wellness programs with monetary rewards. Employees have free access to experienced counselors for confidential assistance when needed. The company is committed to minimizing sustainability risks and environmental impacts. 98. UNITED EDUCATORS * Founded: 1987 * Employees: 198 local; 217 nationwide * Sector: Insurance * ue.org The Bethesda, Md., company has served educators for 37 years, providing liability insurance and risk management services to about 1,600 members representing K-12 schools, colleges and universities throughout the United States. Every year, UE holds a paid day of service, which some departments use as a team-building event to support local charities. Employees have a flexible work schedule, with telework a possibility. After 10 years of service, a sabbatical program allows all employees to receive four weeks of paid leave. 99. NUAXIS INNOVATIONS * Founded: 2002 * Employees: 220 local; 450 worldwide * Sector: Information technology * nuaxis.com For more than 20 years, the federal IT company in Vienna, Va., has striven to provide solutions based on customer experience. As one of its charitable initiatives, NuAxis supports the Children’s Inn at the National Institutes of Health, a nonprofit residence for families and their children who are participating in pediatric research. The firm has implemented an innovation center, where employees can pitch their ideas, which are then assessed and potentially piloted. During company-wide quarterly webinars, the management team recognizes staff achievements. 100. OPEXUS * Founded: 1996 * Employees: 217 local * Sector: Software * opexustech.com Since 1996, the D.C. software firm has automated processes and workflows for the federal government. Today, OPEXUS works with more than 150 public institutions in the United States and Canada, empowering 100,000 government users. Employees are required to be in the office only two days per week (and promised that schedules will never return to five days in-person) and are offered unlimited time off. “We have a noble mission of building trust in public institutions through the design, development and delivery of case management software,” one employee said in a survey. “This is a mission I can really get behind.” SMALL (LESS THAN 150 EMPLOYEES) Brett DiPerna, founder and President of Yudrio. (Matt Roth for The Washington Post) 1. YUDRIO * Founded: 2004 * Employees: 63 local; 80 nationwide * Sector: Information technology * yudrio.com The Leesburg, Va. business provides IT services to the federal government, with clients including the EPA, IRS and Department of Defense. Yudrio offers remote work options and invests in professional growth through continuous education programs, certification opportunities and career advancement paths. Benefits include wellness programs, employee recognition awards and community service initiatives. The company believes in fostering a workplace where every employee feels valued, heard and motivated. Employees from Stratos Consulting at various off-site retreats. (Stratos Consulting) 2. STRATOS SOLUTIONS * Founded: 2003 * Employees: 51 local; 86 worldwide * Sector: Information technology/engineering * stratos-solutions.com Stratos Solutions, headquartered in Chantilly, Va., is a technical services company that supports the U.S. intelligence community. Stratos offers generous salaries and benefits packages, which includes a retirement contribution of 25 percent of an employee’s compensation and an Individual Benefits Account that provides financial flexibility in picking plans. JRC Integrated Systems President Tony Jimenez, left, and his father, also named Tony Jimenez, the company’s founder and CEO. (Matt Roth for The Washington Post for The Washington Post) 3. JRC INTEGRATED SYSTEMS * Founded: 2003 * Employees: 83 local; 210 worldwide * Sector: Government contractor * jrcisi.com JRC Integrated Systems is a service-disabled veteran-owned defense contractor founded by Tony Jimenez, a graduate of the U.S. Military Academy who served 23 years in the Army and earned a doctorate in high-energy electromagnetic physics. JRC’s first major contract had it handling advanced engineering services for the Missile Defense Agency. It later branched out to the Navy’s Strategic Systems Programs, which support submarine-launched ballistic missiles. Both are still clients, but the work has evolved and JRC was awarded a contract to support hypersonic test flights. 4. NORTHSTRAT * Founded: 2006 * Employees: 146 local * Sector: Information technology * northstrat.com Northstrat is an IT firm in Sterling, Va., that has provided solutions to government agencies in the intelligence, defense and law enforcement communities since 2006. The company provides employees an Individual Benefit Account with money that can be used for medical expenses, education or a simple cash disbursement. Employees also get stock options and other performance incentives, such as a $10,000 bonus for 10 years of service. 5. ONEGLOBE * Founded: 2005 * Employees: 63 local; 74 nationwide * Sector: Information technology * oneglobeit.com About to celebrate its 20-year anniversary, the Reston, Va., contracting firm continues to grow in the IT sector, building software for the federal government and American public. The company is a part of various charitable events in the D.C. area including the Yellow Ribbons United Winter Wonderland, which supports children of fallen and deployed service members, and the District Pink Party, a gala for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. To learn new skills and connect with colleagues, OneGlobe holds monthly tech talks. The company offers up to $5,000 and 40 hours per year to be used on classes, conferences and other learning opportunities as part of its professional development program. 6. BREGMAN, BERBERT, SCHWARTZ & GILDAY * Founded: 1979 * Employees: 50 local * Sector: Law * bregmanlaw.com Bregman, Berbert, Schwartz & Gilday is a law firm in Bethesda, Md., that works with clients on issues such as commercial real estate, business law and land use. Every employee gets an office. The firm also provides free beverages and snacks, Friday lunches and frequent firm-sponsored events. “I have the flexibility to work remotely, when needed, but I prefer to be in the office because of the pleasant, friendly work environment,” one employee said. Employees at Actualize Consulting. (Actualize Consulting) 7. ACTUALIZE CONSULTING * Founded: 2003 * Employees: 56 local; 73 worldwide * Sector: Information technology * actualizeconsulting.com Actualize, headquartered in Reston, Va., is a financial services consulting firm specializing in gathering data about capital markets, mortgage and fixed income, and treasury operations. COO Kerry Wekelo is known to personally call employees just to ask how they’re doing, a company representative said. There are also several wellness-related benefits, including an annual $750 allowance that has been used for everything from rock climbing to yoga to acupuncture. 8. TSPI * Founded: 1996 * Employees: 70 local; 218 nationwide * Sector: Software development * tspi.net TSPi is an IT company based in Reston, Va., working with cybersecurity leaders to provide federal agencies access to solutions that protect assets and infrastructure. The U.S. Agriculture Department and the General Services Administration are two clients. One employee said they found the work — which includes helping disaster survivors — very rewarding. Dupont Circle Solutions founder Erin Hatten in Arlington, Va. (Stephen Voss) 9. DUPONT CIRCLE SOLUTIONS * Founded: 2015 * Employees: 52 local; 70 nationwide * Sector: Salesforce consulting * dupontcirclesolutions.com Dupont Circle Solutions is a woman-owned consulting firm that specializes in helping organizations implement technology, particularly the corporate sales platform Salesforce. Contrary to its name, the company is not based in D.C.’s Dupont Circle neighborhood (it works out of an office in Arlington, Va.), but managers said most of the work can be done remotely. Team members can “work where and how they work best,” a company representative told The Washington Post. Employees said they feel valued and respected by leadership. 10. TEC SOLUTIONS * Founded: 2013 * Employees: 55 local; 75 worldwide * Sector: Government contractor * tecsolutionsva.com The Arlington, Va., federal government contractor provides science and technology services that reinforce national security missions for the defense and intelligence communities. The company has created a TEC Gives Back program that supports individual and group charities such as the Terry Mahony Classic, a golf tournament that benefits McLean Little League, and a scholarship program for engineering students that’s named after Sheldon Meth, TEC Solutions’ chief corporate scientist emeritus. “TEC is absolutely unique and focused,” one employee said in a survey. “Each person is hired because they fit the culture and extremely high standards, then supported and encouraged to be an active part of the fun as well as work.” The 2023 all-staff photo for ThunderCat Technology in Reston, Va. (Julie Monticello/TellChronicles) 11. THUNDERCAT TECHNOLOGY * Founded: 2008 * Employees: 126 local * Sector: Information technology * thundercattech.com ThunderCat Technology is a service-disabled veteran-owned small business in Reston, Va., that creates business solutions with technology for government organizations, educational institutions and commercial enterprises. The company’s name comes from its co-founder’s call sign in Baghdad, “ThunderCat6.” The company said few employees have ever left by choice, and it describes its work culture as a meritocracy, with policies like unlimited vacation and don’t work on your birthday. “This is the first place I have worked in my career where the collaboration and teamwork really shows throughout the organization,” one employee said. New York City residents listen to music, audiobooks or podcasts while walking. (Mackenzie Calle for The Washington Post) 12. CTIA * Founded: 1984 * Employees: 100 local * Sector: Association * ctia.org CTIA, which was founded in 1984 and is based in D.C., is a nonprofit that represents the U.S. wireless communications industry. The association advocates for policies at federal, state and local levels that foster the continued innovation, investment and increasing economic impact of America’s wireless industry. “CTIA is the best place I’ve worked in a 25-plus year career,” one employee said. “The culture is hard-working, high reward, inclusive and nurturing.” 13. JOVIAN CONCEPTS * Founded: 2009 * Employees: 80 local * Sector: Information technology * jovianconcepts.com The company, which is headquartered in Hanover, Md., provides technical services such as software development, systems engineering and legal compliance supporting defense, cybersecurity, intelligence and commercial clients. Jovian Concepts’ main community initiatives are centered on STEM education, veterans and active military. The company recently invited employees and their plus-ones to a team-building weekend retreat at a culinary resort in Vermont that included hiking, golf, brewery tours and baking puff pastries. Every spring, the work anniversary of Vice President Heather Johnson is celebrated with a dinner that honors all employees with seven or more years with the company; while it’s officially called the Founders Dinner, many jokingly refer to it as the 7 Up Dinner. 14. PRIME TIME CONSULTING * Founded: 2019 * Employees: 68 local * Sector: Information technology * primetime-consulting.com Seasoned intelligence and cybersecurity analysts are the foundation of the Hanover, Md., government consulting firm. Some benefits offered include 200 hours of personal time off per year and a $5,000 annual stipend that can be used toward education, training, conferences and technology research. Employees said they feel well-compensated and appreciate the amount of independence and trust that management gives them. Mary Pritchard, the owner of Cavan Solutions, at the FAA command center in Warrenton, Va. (Lexey Swall for The Washington Post) 15. CAVAN SOLUTIONS * Founded: 2016 * Employees: 52 local; 66 nationwide * Sector: Aviation * cavansolutions.com Cavan Solutions is a woman-owned aviation consulting company in D.C. that combines systems engineering, operational expertise and government business acumen to realize benefits of the evolving National Airspace System. In November 2022, Cavan Solutions was awarded the Air Traffic Control Association’s outstanding achievement award for small business, recognizing contributions that enhance the quality, safety or efficiency of air traffic control. “I work with some of the smartest people I know who are the very best in our industry,” one employee said. “They challenge me to work harder and help to elevate my level of performance.” 16. MOYER MOVE MANAGEMENT * Founded: 2020 * Employees: 54 local * Sector: Moving and storage * moyermovemanagement.com In addition to providing solutions to even the most complex moves, the family-owned business based in Clarksburg, Md., also manages estate clearouts, home staging in preparation for sales and organizational assistance for people wishing to age in place in their current homes. The primary focus of Moyer Move Management is to assist older adults in safely moving from one home to another. In weekly updates to staff, management regularly recognizes excellence in service provided by its team members. “I love the people I work with and I feel we collectively make a difference in people’s lives,” one employee said in a survey. Adam St. Amour, center, collaborates with two interns along with Guy Howard, back, in the IntelliGenesis labs. (IntelliGenesis) 17. INTELLIGENESIS * Founded: 2007 * Employees: 125 local; 158 nationwide * Sector: Cybersecurity * intelligenesisllc.com IntelliGenesis is headquartered in Columbia, Md., and is in the business of identifying cyberthreats for the Defense Department and intelligence community customers. Over 68 percent of employees are veterans, and the company has worked with Hiring Our Heroes to support military spouses looking to get back to work. Employees praised the company’s pay and benefits. It has a 401(k) plan with a 10 percent match and provides a $10,000 payout when not using the company’s medical plan. 18. CLEARFOCUS TECHNOLOGIES * Founded: 2012 * Employees: 73 local; 90 nationwide * Sector: Information technology * clearfocustech.com The Leesburg, Va., IT firm provides advanced cybersecurity solutions to government and commercial clients including the FBI, Department of Homeland Security and NASA. As part of its initiative to give back to the community, the company organizes quarterly volunteer activities, charity competitions or donation drives, and employees are offered an annual paid day off for company-sponsored community service events. Benefits include tuition reimbursements or student loan payments up to $5,250 per year. Faced with the challenge of remote workers and employees based around the country, ClearFocus has implemented a culture club that fosters an engaging work environment by planning virtual activities and an annual company party. The club also helps management hear employees’ feedback through anonymous surveys and suggestion boxes. Jenny Stone, CEO of PartnerForces, right. (PartnerForces) 19. PARTNER FORCES * Founded: 2016 * Employees: 88 local * Sector: Consulting * partnerforces.com Partner Forces is woman-owned company with women making up about 70 percent of its staff — which is unique in the male-dominated security contracting sector. The company is based in Arlington, Va., and supports local communities through charitable initiatives, including most recently donating $5,000 to Black Girls Code, a nonprofit that focuses on providing technology education for Black girls. Partner Forces has worked to improve election security and won an award for help writing a covid-19 response report for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 20. BK CONSULTING * Founded: 2011 * Employees: 58 local * Sector: Information technology * bkconsults.com Subject matter experts at the Sterling, Va., firm provide national security customers with software development, systems engineering and other IT services. BK Consulting says it pursues challenging work and keeps a family atmosphere even as it continues to grow. Employees said that they feel cared for and valued. “I get to work with smart and talented individuals who hold me to a high standard while teaching me how to grow as a developer,” one employee said in a survey. Shailesh Gupta, center, with CoreSphere colleagues. (CoreSphere) 21. CORESPHERE * Founded: 2003 * Employees: 70 local * Sector: Information technology * coresphere.com CoreSphere provides software and other services to upgrade information technology systems for federal, state and local governments as well as the commercial and nonprofit sectors. The company has signed on to Pledge 1%, a global movement for companies of all sizes to contribute 1 percent of their product, profit, equity or staff time to charity. As part of that effort, it supports Luke’s Wings, a charity that pays for veterans’ families to visit them while they are receiving medical care. Employees of Cassaday & Company in McLean, Va. (Cassaday & Company) 22. CASSADAY & COMPANY * Founded: 1997 * Employees: 86 local * Sector: Finance * cassaday.com Cassaday & Company in McLean, Va., provides its clients independent wealth management services, meaning it’s not affiliated with any bank, brokerage firm or insurance company. The company manages over $4.6 billion in assets, and CEO Steve Cassaday matches all employees’ charitable donations at 200 percent. Perks for employees include a quarterly massage, five additional Fridays off during the summer and an annual paid spa or golf day. Bookoff McAndrews partners, from left, Jessica Winchester, Kirsten Johnson and Elizabeth Shah. (Bookoff McAndrews) 23. BOOKOFF MCANDREWS * Founded: 2012 * Employees: 91 local * Sector: Law * bomcip.com Bookoff McAndrews is a boutique D.C. law firm that focuses on patent prosecution for sophisticated high-tech clients from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies. The firm offers a flexible work policy, with many of its lawyers being fully remote. Employees described the culture as warm and friendly. “We emphasize the importance of our people before the importance of our work,” one employee said. 24. ITECH AG * Founded: 2008 * Employees: 77 local; 210 nationwide * Sector: Information technology * itechag.com iTech AG, based in Arlington, Va., is a consulting firm that helps federal, state and private organizations modernize their IT systems by embracing new technologies such as cloud computing. Recently it helped the U.S. Census Bureau collect, process and disseminate population data. The company makes a concerted effort to support local children’s charities. 25. DELTA CONSULTING * Founded: 2000 * Employees: 70 local; 102 nationwide * Sector: Consulting * delta-cgi.com Since it was founded in 2000, the consulting firm headquartered in Woodbridge, Va., has worked on more than 1,500 projects in more than 90 countries. Delta puts an emphasis on hiring a diverse group, with more than 15 languages spoken on a staff that provides expertise in a wide range of disciplines, from engineering to accounting to construction. In 2018, the company transitioned to an employee stock ownership plan — a long-term, wealth-building benefit available to all employees at no cost that gives them ownership interest in the company. 26. LEXISNEXIS SPECIAL SERVICES * Founded: 2003 * Employees: 75 local; 8,700 worldwide * Sector: Information services for government * lexisnexisspecialservices.com LexisNexis Special Services, the law enforcement and intelligence arm of research and data giant LexisNexis, works to fight crime, prevent fraud, reduce risk and improve access to government services. Through its participation in the Automated Delivery of Alerts on Missing Children Program, the D.C.-based company has helped recover almost 700 missing children. During the pandemic, it helped government agencies authenticate recipients of government aid, part of a digital identity network that analyzes more than 170 million transactions every day, according to the company’s internal statistics. 27. THOMPSON GREENSPON * Founded: 1956 * Employees: 55 local * Sector: Accounting * tgccpa.com Thompson Greenspon is an accounting firm in Fairfax County, Va., that has provided financial reporting, tax and advisory services to the D.C. area for more than 60 years. The company offers flexible work arrangements, Fridays off in the summer, and recruiting and new business bonuses. Employees said they enjoy building relationships with clients, many of whom return to the firm year after year. “I get to work with clients to grow their businesses and ultimately make their lives better,” one employee said. The management team at Potomac Law Group. (Potomac Law Group) 28. POTOMAC LAW GROUP * Founded: 2011 * Employees: 123 local; 180 nationwide * Sector: Law * potomaclaw.com Potomac Law Group is a D.C.-based corporate law firm that has 135 lawyers in 19 states. The firm champions pro bono work, which its lawyers have provided to nonprofit organizations and individual clients on a range of matters, including civil rights, criminal defense, immigration law, employment law and tax-exempt organization law. To connect employees, the firm’s Culture Committee hosts frequent virtual events, including happy hours and book club meetings. The group said its flexible work environment, including the absence of minimum billing thresholds, has allowed it to attract and retain talent from large law firms. From left, Jessica Trombley-Owens, Paul Weidow and Stan Nolen of Plex Solutions. (Bright Light Media) 29. PLEX SOLUTIONS * Founded: 2015 * Employees: 109 local * Sector: Information technology * plex-llc.com Plex Solutions is a Bethesda-based cybersecurity consultancy that serves commercial and government clients. Employees receive gifts on their work anniversary each year, and after five years they can take a two-week paid sabbatical with a $5,000 stipend to fund the trip. Other benefits include a stock ownership program in which employees accrue shares in the company each year as it grows. 30. SEKON * Founded: 1996 * Employees: 60 local; 127 nationwide * Sector: Information technology * sekon.com The privately held management and technology consultancy in Reston, Va., has served clients in the federal government for almost 30 years. Benefits include tuition reimbursement, referral bonuses, up to two paid days off for community service events and a pretaxed program to be used on transportation. Founder Angela Wilson was selected as a winner of Govtech Connects’ Ignite 2024 Award, which recognizes individuals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, innovation, and impact in their field. 31. ROYCE GEOSPATIAL CONSULTANTS * Founded: 2015 * Employees: 76 local; 135 nationwide * Sector: Government contractor * roycegeo.com Royce Geo is a government contractor in Arlington, Va., that provides its clients from the defense and intelligence community support from four core areas: geospatial information technology, data analytics, intelligence and training. Every quarter, the company chooses a local charity to donate time or money. “I get to wear multiple hats and learn new and different things,” one employee said. “We get so much accomplished here because we are agile and flexible.” 32. FITZGERALD FINANCIAL * Founded: 2004 * Employees: 106 local; 542 worldwide * Sector: Mortgage lending * fitzgeraldfinancial.net FitzGerald Financial is named one of The Post’s top workplaces for a ninth straight year. The lender provides mortgages to home buyers in the D.C.-area real estate market. It has kept its focus local even though it now operates as a division of TowneBank Mortgage, a lender based out of Southeast Virginia. The employees praised the firm’s tightknit culture stemming from founder Dan Fitzgerald. “Dan always picks up his phone when you need him,” one employee said. Staff members of Decision Lens, a software company. (Decision Lens) 33. DECISION LENS * Founded: 2005 * Employees: 52 local * Sector: Enterprise software * decisionlens.com John and Dan Saaty began this company by converting their father’s decision framework into software that could help other businesses in the public sector prioritize, plan and fund projects. Employees benefit from hybrid work options, two paid volunteer days annually and more than 30 paid days off each year, including holidays and vacation. Shilpa Arora, founder and president of Northramp. (Northramp) 34. NORTHRAMP * Founded: 2012 * Employees: 84 local * Sector: Information technology * northramp.com Northramp is an IT firm in Reston, Va., that describes its mission as helping clients get back on track amid complicated technological challenges, a process its leaders refer to as “finding true North.” It emphasizes career development, in which new hires start out focusing on direct client service before moving up into management roles. Employees said there’s a culture of openness. Managers “are willing to listen to different viewpoints and go in different directions if it makes sense,” one employee said. 35. INSTITUTE FOR JUSTICE * Founded: 1991 * Employees: 132 local; 164 nationwide * Sector: Public interest law * ij.org Institute for Justice is a legal nonprofit dedicated to helping people maintain their constitutional rights including economic liberty, school choice, private property rights and freedom of speech. “It’s fulfilling to litigate alongside brilliant colleagues on cases that help real people who need it (for free), and that push cutting-edge constitutional claims,” one employee said. 36. COBEC CONSULTING * Founded: 2007 * Employees: 60 local; 110 nationwide * Sector: Consulting * cobec.com The D.C. management consulting company values work-life balance, with a hybrid schedule that began with an at-the-time-progressive policy of working from home on Fridays. The company has donated to a wide variety of charities through an employee gift-matching program, including a 2-to-1 match for social justice causes. One local organization that Cobec spends a lot of time supporting is Horton’s Kids, from providing after school homework help to donating school supplies to gift-wrapping during the holidays. Cobec has an Awesomeness Calendar with planned activities such as a chili cook off, hot dog extravaganza and fall kickball. Synergist Computing employees in Annapolis Junction, Md. (Synergist Computing) 14. SYNERGIST COMPUTING * Founded: 2012 * Employees: 90 local * Sector: Software development * synergistcomputing.com Synergist Computing is a software consulting firm in Annapolis Junction, Md., that strives to make its employees feel connected by regularly bringing people together outside of work. The company has a suite in the Capital One Arena for Washington Capitals and Wizards games, and hosts an annual golf tournament to support the Salute Military Golf Association, a charity that seeks to rehabilitate service-disabled veterans through golf. The company provides bonuses for recruiting new team members or developing business, and offers up to $5,250 per year for professional development. 38. JCS SOLUTIONS * Founded: 2014 * Employees: 88 local * Sector: Information technology * jcssolutions.com Based in Fairfax, Va., this technology firm specializes in cybersecurity, digital transformation and professional support services. JCS Solutions is certified as an economically disadvantaged woman-owned small business, minority-owned small business, and a small disadvantaged business. The company applies quality management principles to every aspect of its service. Employees say they feel they make a difference at the company and management is honest and ethical. CEO Greg Praske of ARG speaks during a program. (ARG) 39. ARG * Founded: 1991 * Employees: 77 local; 91 nationwide * Sector: Technology consulting * myarg.com ARG, which is headquartered in McLean, Va., is a consulting firm that helps clients devise strategies to navigate technological change. Twenty percent of the staff have been with the company for more than 15 years. ARG sponsors a Random Acts of Kindness program to encourage its team to make the world a better place. “There is no compromising of values even if it would mean more money to the company,” one employee said. This marks ARG’s tenth appearance on The Post’s top workplaces list. 40. D&G SUPPORT SERVICES * Founded: 2007 * Employees: 144 local * Sector: Data analysis * dngspt.com The service-disabled veteran-owned small business in Woodbridge, Va., has supported the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security and other federal clients since 2007. The staff includes experts in a variety of fields, including program management, engineering, IT, data analytics and integrated logistics. The company hosts virtual and live team-building events and has supported local charitable organizations such as Homes for our Troops, Wreaths Across America, Special Olympics Virginia and Prince William County Food Rescue. “[D&G] allows for a healthy balance between work and home, promotes a family-oriented environment, and shows its employees through the little things, such as national syrup day, that they are always thinking of their employees,” one employee said in a survey. Brenda Quinlisk, from left, Duane Nathaniel, Richard Greenstreet and Meg Meek of Kalani Consulting. (Kalani Consulting) 41. KALANI CONSULTING * Founded: 2009 * Employees: 50 local * Sector: Management consulting and information technology * kalani-consulting.com Kalani Consulting is an IT and management consulting firm that’s based in Leesburg, Va., but has workers spread across the country, including in Florida, California and Hawaii. The company’s name comes from its Hawaiian founder, Duane Michael Kalani Nathaniel, and the corporate catchphrase “Ho’oulu Kekahi I Kekahi,” or “Growing and uplifting one another.” Among its benefits, Kalani offers a communication allowance ($100 per month), commuter allowance ($100 per month), health and wellness allowance ($25 per month), and referral bonuses. The company recognizes employees’ achievements by handing out gift cards and other monetary awards. 42. ONYX POINT * Founded: 2009 * Employees: 77 local; 85 nationwide * Sector: Information technology * onyxpoint.com The cybersecurity firm, headquartered in Hanover, Md., focuses on engineering, security automation and risk management. In 2017, Onyx Point applied for an unofficial holiday through the National Day Calendar, and National Free and Open Source Software Month (#FOSSFeb) was accepted and adopted internationally by open-source channels. For personal and career development, employees are offered paid time off for training and reimbursement up to $5,250 per year for training, tuition or certifications. The company has bonus opportunities for meeting policies and deadlines every quarter, earning degrees or certifications, and being published in peer-reviewed journals. A technology allowance offers employees money for cellphones, internet and home computers. 43. WATERMARK RISK MANAGEMENT INTERNATIONAL * Founded: 2007 * Employees: 51 local; 75 nationwide * Sector: Security and risk management * wrmi-llc.com Watermark Risk Management International is a service-disabled veteran-owned small business in Triangle, Va., that helps federal and commercial clients manage all sorts of risks, including in explosives or biothreats. Its employees typically come in with highly specialized skills and are given the chance to further develop them in the commercial sector, according to a company representative. “It’s a small company that takes time to develop its people, whether in their own roles or to train for future roles,” one employee said. 44. FUSE ENGINEERING * Founded: 2014 * Employees: 79 local; 85 nationwide * Sector: Government contractor * fuseeng.com Fuse Engineering in Baltimore has had extensive work with the federal government, particularly with the intelligence community. It provides services in cybersecurity, network engineering, server and desktop virtualization, data storage and data protection systems. Fuse sponsors monthly events and offers a $4,000 tuition reimbursement package every year and an additional week of overhead for training. 45. NEW EDITIONS CONSULTING * Founded: 2001 * Employees: 50 local; 65 nationwide * Sector: Government consulting * neweditions.net Much of New Editions’s work centers on helping the government be more accessible to people with disabilities. It helps government agencies make their websites and human services programs comply with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which requires government agencies to make their public-facing electronic information accessible to people with disabilities and members of the public. 46. JDSAT * Founded: 2013 * Employees: 65 local * Sector: Data analysis * jdsat.com The Fairfax, Va., technology company provides advanced analytics services to federal and private sector clients. The JDSAT giving committee is dedicated to philanthropic efforts, which have included back-to-school fundraisers, food drives and team-based giving bingo. Quarterly staff summits bring together employees for a week of meetings, team building exercises and other events. Benefits include a hybrid work model, commuter benefits, tuition assistance and professional development allowance. The staff of Blackwood, a technology broker based in Annapolis, Md. (Blackwood) 47. BLACKWOOD * Founded: 1977 * Employees: 75 local * Sector: Information technology * blackwood.ai Founded in 1977, the technology broker based out of Annapolis, Md., specializes in cybersecurity and data analytics, providing products and services to government agencies, higher education and Fortune 1000 commercial accounts. The family-owned business prides itself on operating with transparency and integrity. “My team is absolutely brilliant, the work is very interesting and fulfilling, and the Blackwood culture is something I’d love to be part of for many years,” one employee said in a survey. “I’m incredibly proud to tell people I work at Blackwood.” 48. EMPLOYEE NAVIGATOR * Founded: 2008 * Employees: 134 local; 313 nationwide * Sector: Human resources software * employeenavigator.com Employee Navigator is a Bethesda-based insurance carrier and payroll firm that builds benefits and human resources software for more than 60,000 companies across the country. A company representative said the firm expects to double in size over the next two years. Employees described a supportive work culture with managers who truly care about each individual. “My husband has a terminal illness and management has bent over backward (and then some) to ensure I have the resources and flexibility I need,” one employee said. “The employees started a meal train to help us out.” Employees of the American Health Care Association and some association members participate in a diversity equity leadership program. (AHCA) 49. AMERICAN HEALTH CARE ASSOCIATION * Founded: 1956 * Employees: 97 local * Sector: Association * ahcancal.org American Health Care Association represents more than 14,000 health-care facilities across the United States, including nursing centers, assisted-living communities and homes for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Through its HCAfit program, the firm provides willing employees with FitBit devices and gives them monthly incentives for exercising. It also provides annual bonuses based on meeting individual and organizational goals. 50. MACRO SOLUTIONS * Founded: 2000 * Employees: 58 local; 167 nationwide * Sector: Information technology * macrosolutions.com Macro Solutions is a woman-owned consulting company that Amy Wright started in the basement of her Southeast Washington home. For more than 20 years, the company has helped government agencies and other businesses select and implement IT systems. Among its benefits, Macro Solutions offers a student loan repayment program through which the company makes a monthly contribution toward the employee’s student debt. 51. HARRITY & HARRITY * Founded: 1999 * Employees: 74 local * Sector: Law * harrityllp.com The patent preparation and prosecution firm in Fairfax, Va., specializes in electrical and mechanical technology. As part of the firm’s philanthropic initiatives, partners pledge to give 5 percent of profits to charities. As part of a culture that fosters collaboration, creativity and growth, the company holds book clubs, webinars and morning meetups. Employees said they appreciate the flexible work schedules and feel valued and supported by leadership. 52. THE ALLIANCE GROUP * Founded: 2012 * Employees: 113 local * Sector: Recruiting * thealliancegroup.com Formerly Alliance Executive Search, this business rebranded to accommodate its rapid growth into interim staffing and client advisory roles. Now, the Alliance family of companies represents more than 100 recruiting, client advisory, and interim finance and IT professionals. Employees described a work-hard, play-hard culture in which they have a healthy work-life balance and are well compensated for their efforts. “I hire people to work for a company I truly believe in,” one employee said. Solar Energy Industries Association lobbies on behalf of roughly a thousand businesses in the solar energy industry, with the goal of helping solar energy account for 30 percent of U.S. electricity generation by 2030 (Thomas Simonetti for The Washington Post) 53. SOLAR ENERGY INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION * Founded: 1974 * Employees: 74 local * Sector: Association * seia.org Solar Energy Industries Association is a trade association based in D.C. that lobbies on behalf of roughly a thousand businesses in the solar energy industry, with the goal of helping solar energy account for 30 percent of U.S. electricity generation by 2030. Its members include solar panel manufacturers, installers and battery manufacturers. “We have great, smart, friendly, motivated people, working hard to address climate change and build a clean energy economy,” one employee said. Employees of Discover Technologies at an event. (Discover Technologies) 54. DISCOVER TECHNOLOGIES * Founded: 2010 * Employees: 87 local; 90 nationwide * Sector: Information technology * discovertechnologies.com Discover Technologies is a digital transformation, product and consulting organization in McLean, Va., that is dedicated to improving the lives of the modern global workforce. The benefits include employee recognition programs and flexible work options. Discover Technologies has partnered with Hiring Our Heroes, a nationwide initiative that helps transitioning service members and their spouses find employment opportunities. “My opinions matter and I have the freedom to do my job without being micromanaged,” one employee said. A professional development day for employees of MarketBridge. (MarketBridge) 55. MARKETBRIDGE * Founded: 1992 * Employees: 69 local * Sector: Management consultants * market-bridge.com MarketBridge is a management consultancy firm in Bethesda, Md., that Fortune 1000 companies and other clients rely on for sales and marketing expertise. The company promotes environmental initiatives, including annual community service at Rock Creek Park, events and photo contests that encourage involvement in nature, and an in-office recycling program. Employees described a supportive work culture, with the firm providing knowledgeable mentors who help from Day 1. 56. ARCELLX * Founded: 2014 * Employees: 70 local; 138 nationwide * Sector: Biotechnology * arcellx.com The clinical-stage biotechnology company embraces its mission to advance humanity by developing cell therapies that are safer, more effective and more broadly accessible. Benefits include a company-wide, three-day weekend in months with no official holiday, and generous parental leave, with six months fully paid for birthing parents and two months fully paid for other parents or adoption assistance. “I love working among very talented scientists and sharing their passion and enthusiasm,” one employee said in a survey. “People at Arcellx care about each other and always treat each other with respect.” 57. BASIC COMMERCE & INDUSTRIES * Founded: 1995 * Employees: 124 local; 177 worldwide * Sector: Engineering * teambci.com Basic Commerce & Industries got its start in 1995 working for the Navy’s future ship and combat systems programs out of Dahlgren, Va. Today, it employs credentialed engineers as well as former ship operators and maintainers to develop new technology for the military. The company holds several contracts with the federal government, including SeaPort-NxG, which is the leading Navy acquisition vehicle for engineering and consulting support services. “I have experienced leadership and mentoring when I need support,” one employee said. 58. DIRECT MORTGAGE LOANS * Founded: 2011 * Employees: 50 local; 234 nationwide * Sector: Mortgage lending * directmortgageloans.com Direct Mortgage Loans is a Hunt Valley, Md.-based lender that has funded more than 5,500 loans totaling more than $1.7 billion since 2008. Each loan officer receives training in federal law, ethics and nontraditional lending. When building the company, “we couldn’t just be singularly focused on profession and making money … there had to be that balance between work, and family, and a bit of fun,” co-founder Ashley Mills said in an interview posted on the company’s website. 59. CROSBY MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS * Founded: 1973 * Employees: 115 local * Sector: Marketing * crosbymarketing.com Crosby Marketing Communications is a family-owned PR firm with offices in Annapolis and Bethesda. The company is organized around four specialized practices: government, health care, nonprofits and military. The company said it supports local nonprofits with pro bono professional services and financial contributions that exceed $300,000 annually. It has signed on to the Diversity Action Alliance pledge, which commits it to “continuous improvement” for underrepresented groups within its ranks. 60. OBSIDIAN GLOBAL * Founded: 2013 * Employees: 110 local * Sector: Information technology * obsidian.global The D.C. firm that specializes in cybersecurity, DevSecOps, agile development, and cloud and IT services has contracts with a variety of federal agencies including the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security and State Department. Obsidian’s website features an employee spotlight section that recognizes key workers who have made a significant impact to support the company’s mission. Employees said they enjoy having like-minded colleagues who work together as a cohesive unit. 61. INTEGRITY MANAGEMENT SERVICES * Founded: 2009 * Employees: 106 local * Sector: Data analysis * integritym.com The certified women-owned small business provides government and private-sector clients with services including audits, grant assessments, medical reviews, statistical data analysis and technology solutions. One key component to the corporate culture is giving back, so the IntegrityM Cares program was created as a charitable arm to find ways to inspire acts of kindness and compassion. Through its Grow Empower Motivate Support program, the company fosters engagement with initiatives such as team-building exercises, innovation competitions, employee recognition, mentorship and wellness events. Integrity Management Services has partnered with Care Partners, an external organization dedicated to providing free access to professionals who are committed to supporting the emotional wellness of employees. 62. CTAC * Founded: 1993 * Employees: 52 local * Sector: Information technology * ctacorp.com The Falls Church, Va., company has more than 30 years of experience assisting government agencies in the investigation, analysis and execution of innovative web and information technologies. Employees are offered benefits including tuition reimbursement, paid training and hybrid schedules. Throughout the year, CTAC hosts team-building events for employees and their families, such as going to Nationals baseball games, and the company contributes to the community by engaging in annual fundraising events and hosting functions for nonprofit organizations. 63. ADVANCED MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES GROUP * Founded: 2008 * Employees: 57 local; 125 nationwide * Sector: Consulting * amsgcorp.net The certified service-disabled veteran-owned small business in Dumfries, Va., is a management and technology consulting service for government clients, including the Department of Defense, Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of Homeland Security. AMSG fosters growth and strengthens employee satisfaction through innovative initiatives and acts of service, including awards such as the annual AMSG Memorial Award, benefits such as the educational assistance program, and contests such as the Corporate Steps Challenge. Through its AMSG Cares Hobby Program, the company reimburses up to $1,000 of approved hobby expenses per year for employees. 64. EDUCE GROUP * Founded: 2003 * Employees: 94 local; 102 worldwide * Sector: Consulting * educegroup.com Educe Group is a Bethesda-based consulting firm that provides talent management strategy and technology solutions. The company offers a suite of benefits to help employees afford cost-of-living expenses. Aside from paying 100 percent of employees’ health-care premiums, it also offers a monthly stipend to cover phone, internet and commuting costs. “We want employees to be able to focus on work and clients without the added burden of wondering if they can afford health care for their family,” a company representative said. 65. RIGIL * Founded: 2005 * Employees: 58 local; 99 nationwide * Sector: Information technology * rigil.com The strategy, technology and products company based in Chantilly, Va., has supported the federal government since 2005. Rigil puts an emphasis on professional growth through education assistance, performance bonuses, service awards and tuition reimbursement. “I work with smart, caring people who are always focused on how we deliver for our customers while enabling us each to feel fulfilled in our work,” one employee said in a survey. 66. STEELCLOUD * Founded: 2014 * Employees: 50 local * Sector: Software engineering * steelcloud.com The Ashburn, Va., company utilizes its patented compliance software suite to thwart cybercriminals. As an initiative to support the community, SteelCloud has a partnership with Veterans Moving Forward, a program that provides service dogs and canine therapy services to veterans with physical or mental health challenges. “We make a big difference in making our customers’ lives easier while also helping to secure their networks,” one employee said in a survey. “I also love solving problems whether that’s engineering a new solution for something or figuring out how best to fit a solution to the customer’s use case.” 67. HWG * Founded: 1998 * Employees: 71 local; 81 worldwide * Sector: Law * hwglaw.com HWG is a D.C. law firm with a special interest in the telecommunications and technology industries, representing clients before government agencies like the Federal Trade Commission. The company contributes up to 13 percent of an employee’s salary into their retirement accounts and delivers quarterly bonuses depending on the firm’s profitability. “This is a place where the newest associates are welcome to challenge the entire strategy of the case, or the thinking of the most senior partner,” one employee said. 68. VPD GOVERNMENT SOLUTIONS * Founded: 2011 * Employees: 54 local * Sector: Consulting * vpdgov.com The certified service-disabled veteran-owned small business in Arlington, Va., specializes in program and project management, strategic communications, acquisitions and grants management, and facilities management. Over more than 10 years, VPD has worked with a variety of government clients, including the Department of Homeland Security, Department of the Interior and U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Employees said they have a strong work-life balance with the flexibility to be able to work remotely. Alex Calderon is pictured through an office window reflection during a meeting inside the Hager Sharp offices in Washington. (Tom Brenner for The Washington Post) 69. HAGER SHARP * Founded: 1973 * Employees: 59 local * Sector: Public relations and marketing * hagersharp.com Hager Sharp was founded in the early 1970s to put the tools of communication and marketing to work for mission-driven organizations, and some of its first clients included the Center for Women Policy Studies and the Kettering Foundation. It was later awarded communications contracts with the Peace Corps and National Cancer Institute, and recently worked with the Food and Drug Administration on nutrition and menu labeling. “Leadership is incredibly supportive of growing and developing staff at every level,” one employee said. ERP International CEO Melvin Petty. (Mark Gail for The Washington Post) 70. ERP INTERNATIONAL * Founded: 2006 * Employees: 67 local; 700 nationwide * Sector: Health-care technology * erpinternational.com ERP, headquartered in Laurel, Md., provides health care and technology for federal and civilian agencies in more than 40 states. The company participates in multiple local charities, including Adoptions Together’s Heart Gallery and a portrait exhibit of children from the D.C. region who can be adopted. The company also maintains satellite offices in Montgomery, Ala., and San Antonio. 71. RBR TECHNOLOGIES * Founded: 2011 * Employees: 105 local; 135 nationwide * Sector: Information technology * rbr-technologies.com RBR Technologies is a service-disabled veteran-owned small business that handles data governance, systems engineering and a range of related services for defense and intelligence agencies. Its office is located near the National Security Agency’s headquarters at Fort Meade, Md. The company holds quarterly events for its employees and their families; past get-togethers have included a trip to New York City, a murder mystery dinner and box tickets to a Baltimore Orioles game. Employees of the Assured Consulting team at the 2019 SECAF Government Contractor Awards. (Assured Consulting) 72. ASSURED CONSULTING SOLUTIONS * Founded: 2011 * Employees: 70 local; 88 nationwide * Sector: Consulting * assured-consulting.com Assured Consulting Solutions is a woman-owned small business in Reston, Va., that delivers advanced technology solutions and supports national security missions for intelligence and defense clients. The company has made diversity and inclusion a priority, setting a goal to have at least 30 percent diversity in the leadership team by 2024. According to its website, 42 percent of its employees are people of color and 45 percent are veterans. Employees valued the company’s mission and found supporting national security rewarding. 73. JMA SOLUTIONS * Founded: 2005 * Employees: 62 local; 158 worldwide * Sector: Management consulting * jma-solutions.com Since its opening in 2005, the government consulting firm has offered its clients a wide range of management services. JMA is certified as a service-disabled veteran-owned, woman-owned, disadvantaged business enterprise company. As part of its philanthropic initiatives, up to 5 percent of the company’s net profits are donated every year to charitable organizations, and employees take part in various volunteer projects. Employees said they feel supported by the management team and appreciate the ability to work remotely and set their own schedules. 74. CHANGEIS * Founded: 2008 * Employees: 64 local; 175 nationwide * Sector: Management consulting and information technology * changeis.com Changeis is a woman-owned firm in Arlington, Va., that provides management and technology services to the public sector, including the Department of Homeland Security, the Federal Aviation Administration, and the Federal Railroad Administration. The Changeis leadership team champions volunteerism, supporting local and national organizations such as the American Red Cross, the Arc of Northern Virginia and the Women’s Center. 75. FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE * Founded: 1996 * Employees: 100 local; 5,563 nationwide * Sector: Mortgage lending * fairwayindependentmc.com The national mortgage firm with a D.C. branch provides personalized service to help clients through every step of the loan process. The company’s charity initiatives support victims of natural disasters, help children at hospitals, and donate service dogs and provide grants to wounded veterans. One benefit Fairway offers employees is a discount on home mortgages, with better rates and substantially reduced origination fees. The company also has a student loan repayment program with the option to convert up to 40 hours of personal time off per year toward student debt. 76. VENTERA CORP. * Founded: 1996 * Employees: 123 local; 260 nationwide * Sector: Consulting * ventera.com The consulting firm provides technology solutions for businesses and federal agencies focused on financial services, health care and communications. While based in Reston, Va., Ventera Corp. has employees from all over the country who work remotely. The company provides opportunities for semiannual bonuses and benefits including discounted home and auto insurance, as well as access to a financial adviser. 77. ARLINGTON PARTNERSHIP FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING * Founded: 1989 * Employees: 53 local * Sector: Consulting * apah.org Founded in 1989, the nonprofit affordable housing developer is committed to supporting low-income families and individuals in Arlington, Va., and the surrounding D.C. area. APAH owns more than 2,300 affordable apartments across 20 multifamily properties in the D.C. region and has partnered with more than 20 organizations to deliver asset-building services to increase family and financial stability. 78. ALLIANCE INFO SYSTEMS * Founded: 2004 * Employees: 52 local * Sector: Information technology * ainfosys.com The Hunt Valley, Md., company uses a three-step process designed to create, implement and manage the ideal IT solution: Understanding clients’ businesses, designing a path forward, and implementing and monitoring new systems to ensure they run smoothly. One employee said in a survey that they love working at Alliance for the collaborative and inclusive culture, commitment to personal and professional growth, and positive and supportive atmosphere. 79. EYA * Founded: 1992 * Employees: 93 local * Sector: Urban Design * eya.com Founded in 1992, the company headquartered in Bethesda, Md., has built a reputation as one of D.C.’s leading developers of urban and transit-oriented properties in the region. EYA and its affiliates have built more than 7,000 houses in more than 50 neighborhoods across the D.C. area. Through its nonprofit EYA Foundation, the firm invests time, money and resources with job training and placement, educational opportunities, improved living conditions and beautification of neighborhoods. The company’s employee-run “culture crew” hosts opportunities for learning, connection, service and wellness; recent events include a ski trip, annual golf tournament and quarterly food trucks at field offices. Team members collaborate at Expedition Technology in Herndon, Va. (Expedition Technology) 80. EXPEDITION TECHNOLOGY * Founded: 2013 * Employees: 96 local; 108 nationwide * Sector: Information Technology * exptechinc.com Expedition Technology in Herndon, Va., is a tech company that uses experts and algorithms to help military and intelligence agencies parse data collected by satellites and other means. It’s part of the Dulles Technology Corridor, a flourishing cluster of businesses that exists largely to serve U.S. national security. Among the benefits, Expedition Technology has flexible paid time off in which employees can take off up to 45 days any year or cash out the time. 81. MASS MUTUAL GREATER WASHINGTON * Founded: 1904 * Employees: 67 local * Sector: Insurance * greaterwashington.massmutual.com MassMutual Greater Washington, based in Rockville, Md., provides financial consulting services and products to individuals, families, businesses and organizations. The company has hosted many charitable initiatives, including food drives for Manna Food Center, toy drives for Children’s National Hospital and school drives for Montgomery County Coalition for the Homeless. 82. DELCOR TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS * Founded: 1984 * Employees: 86 local; 95 worldwide * Sector: Information technology * delcor.com DelCor in Silver Spring, Md., has been helping associations and nonprofits around the country modernize their IT systems for almost four decades. The company boasts a wide variety of technical expertise, saying on its website that “our clients tell us they value our ‘in the trenches’ experience because with us there’s no learning curve.” Employees said DelCor encourages positive work-life balance, rewards hard work and provides support. 83. CENTURIA * Founded: 2002 * Employees: 66 local; 196 nationwide * Sector: Information technology * centuria.com Certified as a service-disabled veteran-owned small business, the contracting firm based in Reston, Va., has provided IT, engineering and scientific solutions to the federal government since 2002. Centuria offers employees unlimited personal time off and access to various counseling services through GuidanceResources. “Leadership listens to all points of view and does a great job of being transparent,” one employee said in a survey. “Also, the leadership trusts its employees and empowers them to make decisions in the best interest of the customer, the company and the employees.” 84. PERSONNEL DECISIONS RESEARCH INSTITUTE * Founded: 1975 * Employees: 85 local * Sector: Talent management services * pdri.com Personnel Decisions Research Institute, headquartered in Arlington, Va., works to improve how effectively and efficiently organizations hire, develop and manage talent. Partnering with the Office of Personnel Management, the company created USA Hire, an automated assessment program that has increased the speed and the quality of new hires across many federal agencies. Among many benefits offered is backup day care. 85. TERRESTRIS * Founded: 2019 * Employees: 50 local; 105 nationwide * Sector: Information technology * terrestrisllc.com Founded in 2019 by a Marine Corps veteran, the Dumfries, Va., company is a certified service-disabled veteran-owned small business that provides management consulting and information technology solutions to federal clients. Terrestris seeks to help the government become more efficient and effective and is committed to green initiatives with policies that ensure the environmental integrity of processes and facilities. Some employee benefits include education assistance and referral programs. 86. EGLOBALTECH * Founded: 2004 * Employees: 101 local; 120 nationwide * Sector: Information Technology * eglobaltech.com The Arlington, Va., company’s teams of experts drive federal technology, cybersecurity and operational transformations. Its numerous charitable ventures include participation in initiatives that support veterans, such as Operation Jump Start, Vets Moving Forward and Operation Covert Santa. EGlobalTech launched an internal research and development center called Innovation Labs to harness employee ideas on how to better support clients, improve delivery and develop valuable solutions. The company offers spot bonuses and hands out awards, including employee of the year, that come with gift cards and plaques. 87. QUEVERA * Founded: 2013 * Employees: 66 local * Sector: Software development * quevera.com Quevera is a veteran- and minority-owned consulting firm based in Halethorpe, Md., that provides software solutions to four key government industries — defense, financial, health care, and state and local government. The company offers tuition assistance and career development plans. “They value their employees and are constantly doing little things to make them feel valued,” one employee said. “You are not just a number, you are part of their family.” 88. DFS CONSTRUCTION * Founded: 2009 * Employees: 63 local * Sector: Construction * dfsconstruction.com The commercial general contractor based in Arlington, Va., has experience in both government and private-sector projects. DFS Construction values community engagement and social responsibility, supporting a diverse group of organizations from Wounded Warriors to LGBT Chamber of Commerce to Latin American Youth Center. “The company fully embraces the principles of goal-oriented leadership,” one employee said in a survey. “ … This allows for personal and professional growth, encouraging me to tackle more complex tasks that amplify my positive attributes and harness my capabilities.” 89. PBG CONSULTING * Founded: 2011 * Employees: 120 local; 186 nationwide * Sector: Management consulting * pbgconsult.com PBG Consulting is a women-owned small business in McLean, Va., that supports federal agencies with strategic consulting, program implementation, and IT modernization and digital transformation. The founder immigrated to the United States from a small town in Lebanon in 1999, and launched PBG nearly 15 years later, getting awarded its first subcontract with the Department of Health and Human Services in 2013. In 2021, PBG won the State Department’s Small Business Prime Contractor of the Year Award. 90. J29 * Founded: 2017 * Employees: 97 local * Sector: Management consulting * j29inc.com The Millerville, Md., health-care management consulting firm provides expertise to clinical, policy and administrative programs. The company supports a variety of charitable organizations, and its founder created the Nikki Healy Scholarship fund in 2022 after being inspired by her public battle with cancer. J29 was named from the biblical verse, Jeremiah 29:11, which highlights a future of prosperity and hope, and the company ties the message into its culture of empowering and prioritizing its employees. The company’s workers said J29 values their opinions, provides growth opportunities and fosters a supportive work environment. From left, Aruna Bala, Chris Barr, Keith Michelle, Rani Naidu, Ramana Mullapudi, Gopal Bethi and Krishna Adumala at the Canopy One offices in Chantilly, Va. (Matt Roth for The Washington Post) 91. CANOPY ONE SOLUTIONS * Founded: 2009 * Employees: 65 local; 90 worldwide * Sector: Information technology * canopyone.com Canopy One, based in Chantilly, Va., provides cybersecurity, data analytics and other IT services to firms in the health-care, retail, manufacturing and banking sectors, as well as to government clients. Employees said they feel appreciated and enjoy the work flexibility. “I love my job because no day is ever the same,” one employee said. “Each day I am presented with new challenges and situations, which really helps me to stay focused and interested.” 92. HRCI * Founded: 1971 * Employees: 50 local * Sector: Human Resources * hrci.org The HRCI, which is headquartered in Alexandria, Va., is the premier credentialing and learning organization for the human resources profession. More than 500,000 HR workers in over 150 countries have used HRCI, and over 95 percent of Fortune 500 companies have HRCI-certified professionals among their leadership ranks. As a learning organization, the company ensures opportunities for professional development, including providing employees a LinkedIn Learning license that gives them unlimited access to courses. HRCI also offers reimbursements for fitness memberships and access to a financial planner to offer one-on-one coaching. ABOUT THIS STORY Reporting and picture editing by Bronwen Latimer. Additional reporting by Jeffrey Tomik. Copy editing by Phil Lueck. Design by Shikha Subramaniam and Talia Trackim. Design editing by Matt Callahan, Chloe Meister and Brian Gross. 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