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

Simplify's Rating
Why Edgewater IT is rated
C+
Rated C on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C 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

  • Argonne awarded Edgewater a five-year IT managed services contract on July 16, 2026.
  • EIA awarded Edgewater a February 2026 task order with $10.6 million total backlog.
  • NASA SEWP VI runs November 1, 2026 through October 31, 2036, expanding pipeline access.

What critics are saying

  • Federal recompetes can erase revenue quickly; one lost DOE contract hits hard.
  • Edgewater's NIH protest dismissal on January 28, 2026 shows aggressive, costly procurement battles.
  • Customer concentration around DOE, FBI, DHRA, and EIA creates existential dependency on federal awards.

What makes Edgewater IT unique

  • Edgewater pairs cleared federal staff with DOE and national-lab mission knowledge.
  • Tom Ferrando, a former Salient CRGT CEO, brings large-scale federal services leadership.
  • NASA SEWP VI and integrated ITC/AV offerings widen Edgewater's procurement access.

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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

WashingtonExec
Jul 17th, 2026
Edgewater wins IT managed services contract with Argonne National Laboratory.

Edgewater wins IT managed services contract with Argonne National Laboratory. Edgewater Federal Solutions has won a 5-year contract to be the IT managed service provider for Argonne National Laboratory. Argonne is operated by UChicago Argonne, LLC, for the Energy Department. The 1,500-acre campus employs over 4,500 people, including approximately 1,600 scientists and engineers. Under the contract, Edgewater will deliver comprehensive managed IT services to support Argonne's critical research mission across energy, environment, national security and STEM disciplines, the company said. "We are honored to partner with Argonne National Laboratory in support of its vital research mission," said Rodger Jones, Energy+ president of Edgewater Federal Solutions. "This award expands our footprint across the DOE's national laboratory complex. Our growing presence in this space underscores our commitment to delivering secure, reliable, and mission-focused IT services that enable scientific discovery at the highest level." Edgewater's services include service desk operations, on-site and remote end-user support, integrated IT and audio-visual services, and management of Argonne's ITSM platform to provide a scalable, flexible and resilient hybrid support model.

APG USA
Jul 16th, 2026
Amadeus signs Thailand airport memorandum of understanding.

Amadeus signs Thailand airport memorandum of understanding. Thai Aviation Industries, Edgewater Solutions and Amadeus have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on a roadmap for the modernisation of the passenger journey and day-to-day airport operations across international and regional airports July 16, 2026

WashingtonExec
Feb 26th, 2025
Edgewater Taps Andrea Snader as Health, DOD Sector President

Andrea Snader has joined Edgewater Federal Solutions, Inc., as its newly created Health and Defense Department Sector president.

ExecutiveBiz
Dec 17th, 2024
Bob Amani Appointed as Edgewater's Chief Transformation Officer

Bob Amani appointed as Edgewater's chief transformation officer.

Washington Technology
Dec 4th, 2024
Edgewater appoints Ferrando as chief executive

Edgewater Federal Solutions has appointed a new chief executive in Tom Ferrando, currently its executive board chairman and formerly CEO of Salient CRGT from 2015 to 2021.

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