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Visionist
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Engineering, software development and analytics services
Visionist
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Engineering, software development and analytics services
Overview
Visionist provides engineering, software development and analytical services for mission-critical intelligence projects, forming cross-disciplinary teams to own project success. Its work includes integrating AI/ML into mission systems, embedding data scientists in analysis, UX and data-analysis apps, signal/cyber/exploitation analysis, and security testing and vulnerability assessment. It works on large prime contracts that offer growth and leadership opportunities while keeping a small-team feel. Visionist aims to foster long-term employee ownership through an ESOP and deliver meaningful, mission-focused outcomes for clients.
About Visionist
Industries
Data & Analytics
Defense
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Columbia, South Carolina
Founded
2010
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Visionist opened a second Columbia office on June 16, 2026, showing headcount demand.
- A September 1, 2026 DevOps role says the mission is fully funded.
- Visionist won two contract extensions in November 2025, preserving work into 2028.
What critics are saying
- Two prime contracts depend on extensions through 2027 and 2028.
- Hiring requires U.S. citizenship and TS/SCI polygraph, shrinking the talent pool.
- Loss of the single-award DoD contract would cripple revenue and threaten survival.
What makes Visionist unique
- Visionist is 100% employee-owned and embeds small analyst-engineer teams in missions.
- Its June 2026 expansion into a second Columbia building signals scale with retention.
- A five-year, single-award $210M DoD contract anchors its cyber-mission operations niche.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Flexible Work Hours
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Hybrid Work Options
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Performance Bonus
Annual Lifestyle Bonus
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Stock Ownership Plan
Company News
Visionist, Inc. is thrilled to announce that Visionist has been recognized as a Baltimore Sun Top Workplace for the 10th consecutive year!
Visionist, Inc. is excited to announce that Visionist has once again been recognized as a Baltimore Sun Top Workplace for the 9th consecutive year!
Visionist, Inc. is thrilled to share that Visionist has been named a Baltimore Sun Top Workplace for the 8th consecutive year!
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About Visionist
Industries
Data & Analytics
Defense
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Columbia, South Carolina
Founded
2010
Visionist is Hiring for 46 Jobs on Simplify!
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