Frederick, Md. (October 24, 2023) — Edgewater Federal Solutions, Inc. (Edgewater) is recognized as being among OrangeSlices’ 2024 Elev8 GovCon honorees. 

The Federal Contracting sector continues to be one of the world’s most complex and competitive marketplaces. The consistent and long-term winners of today and tomorrow are those companies that understand they must not only provide efficient and effective solutions, but also a corporate culture that demonstrates their own excellence, making them a beacon for talent, partners, and clients. 

“Edgewater is thrilled to be recognized by OrangeSlices, and congratulations to the other honorees!” stated Dave Yockman, Edgewater’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO). “Our culture has always been and remains one of the best things about Edgewater. Taking care of our people, partners and clients isn’t just what we do, it’s who we are.” 

The honoree list represents a select group of federal government contractors, which have been identified as #doingittherightway based on outstanding results in several key areas. The characteristics below were defined as being drivers to Elev8 GovCon: 

Good Partner – in ways that go above and beyond to provide support, mentorship, engagement, collaboration, and that bridge the divide, building one successful team to deliver for their client. 

Growing Your Talent – with a focus is on what is best for the individual. 

Philanthropy – that is driven by its team, by its focus, and by what is happening in the world and communities it works in. 

Exemplify Innovation – and are guided by principles that understand the status quo is not enough and they must demonstrate they are doing more and doing better. 

Industry Engagement – that includes multiple aspects including mentorship, giving of time or services, sharing of intel, and will involve people from across the company and be driven by a desire to give back. 

Inclusive and Diverse – finding ways to have those voices heard, for combining those personalities on shared efforts for the betterment of all involved.  

Sustainability Practices – demonstrating that everyone must do their part and they have identified and defined ways they can #dobetter for themselves and their government clients.  

Investment for the Sake of Betterment – putting money behind their commitment to improving the work environment and experience for both internal teams and as it relates to customer delivery. 

The full list of honorees is available here. 

About Edgewater Federal Solutions 
Edgewater Federal Solutions, Inc. was founded in 2002 and has a long-standing record of excellence in supporting its federal customers. Edgewater assists over 30 federal and commercial customers with their IT, cybersecurity, and professional service needs. Its services include enterprise IT, cybersecurity, digital transformation and innovation, agile systems engineering and development, program management, data science and analytics, and professional services. Edgewater is a repeat awardee of the Washington Post Top Workplaces and a 5-time honoree as an Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Company. Edgewater holds CMMI and ISO certifications, and its motto of “Our People… Your Edge” signifies the value and importance that the company holds for its employees. Visit www.EdgewaterIT.com for more information. 

About OrangeSlices AI 

OrangeSlices AI. Playful Name. Serious about Democratizing Data and Disrupting the GovCon Competitive Intelligence Market. The core mission for OS AI is to identify, share and create timely, actionable and responsible information and data products, tools and resources that 1) are accessible to all organizations and their teams, small to large; 2) will assist Federal government and Industry IT and consulting leaders to more effectively identify and engage with each other; and 3) shine a spotlight on those leaders and companies that are #doingitright. 

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We didn’t create our outstanding team by accident.

Our advantage comes from a consistent focus on attracting highly talented and dedicated people – and a commitment to honoring and empowering them so that they stay. With meaningful work and industry-leading training, compensation, and benefits, Edgewater careers are enviable so that our people are our edge.

Working for Edgewater Federal Solutions for the past 5 years has renewed my belief that great companies still exist.   They value and recognize the employee and invest in our futures.  To anyone considering a career with Edgewater, if you enjoy a positive working environment with a company that values and recognizes its employees contributions come join us.

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