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
B-
Rated B 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

  • The July 2026 Argonne managed-services win expands DOE presence and validates delivery capability.
  • February 2026 EIA order added $13.2 million potential value and $10.6 million backlog.
  • Headcount rose to 461 by March 2026, and 89 open roles signal continued demand.

What critics are saying

  • Revenue concentration in federal contracts exposes Edgewater to procurement slowdowns and recompetes.
  • Its January 2026 NIH protest was dismissed, highlighting execution risk in competitive bids.
  • If FBI or DOE recompetes turn adverse in 2026-2027, growth and hiring stall fast.

What makes Edgewater IT unique

  • DOE and FBI credentials anchor Edgewater in sticky, mission-critical federal IT work.
  • CMMC Level 2 certification in July 2025 strengthens its posture for CUI contracts.
  • EdgeScanAI won CDAO Tradewinds Awardable status on June 2, 2026.

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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

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.

ExecutiveBiz
Apr 2nd, 2024
Brian Carr Elevated to CFO at Edgewater Federal Solutions

Brian Carr, formerly vice president of finance at Edgewater Federal Solutions, has been promoted to chief financial officer at the Frederick, Maryland-based company.

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