Edgewater IT

Edgewater IT

Government IT consulting with security clearances

Overview

Edgewater IT provides IT consulting services focused on U.S. government clients. It offers expertise across the IT life cycle including program and project management, system and network operations, and cyber security, drawing on a workforce that often holds top secret clearances and advanced degrees. The company works with federal agencies and contracting partners, delivering staffing and governance support as well as policy guidance to improve efficiency and effectiveness. Edgewater differentiates itself by combining large-company capabilities with small-company attention, backed by a woman-owned status, deep government experience, and a culture that emphasizes qualified, committed personnel and competitive, stable compensation. Its goal is to be the best IT consulting partner for government clients by providing the right talent and knowledge to meet mission needs while maintaining contracting compliance and quality.

About Edgewater IT

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Why Edgewater IT is rated
C+
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated D+ on Differentiation

Industries

Consulting

Government & Public Sector

Enterprise Software

Cybersecurity

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Maryland

Founded

2002

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What believers are saying

  • Biden-Harris goal awards 15% federal contracts to small disadvantaged firms by FY 2025.
  • Stronger cybersecurity mandates require mandatory incident reporting matching Edgewater federal security expertise.
  • New FBI $138M data center contract proves large-scale federal IT operations capability.

What critics are saying

  • Tom Ferrando leadership loss creates critical federal IT mergers gap within 6–12 months.
  • Palantir and Andurand offer 20–30% higher salaries, threatening top-secret clearance talent within 8–14 months.
  • DOE contract vehicle expires Jan 2027 without replacement, risking $65.5M obligations in 6–9 months.

What makes Edgewater IT unique

  • Woman-owned small business delivering woman-owned small business compliance without sacrificing quality.
  • Top-secret clearance team unmatched in federal IT lifecycle expertise.
  • Stability and government depth fostering employee loyalty and client success.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Company News

Edgewater Federal Solutions
Jun 16th, 2023
THE WASHINGTON POST NAMES EDGEWATER A 2023 TOP WASHINGTON-AREA WORKPLACE

Edgewater Federal Solutions, Inc. (Edgewater) has been named one of The Washington Post’s 2023 Top Workplaces in the Washington, D.C. area.

Edgewater Federal Solutions
Sep 20th, 2022
TOM FERRANDO JOINS EDGEWATER AS EXECUTIVE BOARD CHAIR

“Edgewaterit is very excited to announce the appointment of Tom to its Board of Directors,” Edgewater’s CEO Dave Yockman commented.

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