50 Best Startups to Work For in Washington DC 2024

Nisos

Consulting + Cybersecurity
About us
Nisos is The Managed Intelligence Company™. We provide actionable intelligence services to solve critical “who, what, why, how” questions, helping to address the Fortune 2000’s unique security challenges and digital business risks.

Our team solves your most complex security challenges. We deliver smarter defense and more effective ...
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TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Pet insurance
Company equity
Highly diverse management team
401(K) matching
Pet friendly
Fertility benefits
What people are saying
"Despite being a remote work environment, I truly feel like I’m a part of a team that cares about one another, proactively supports, and continuously pushes us to be the best version of ourselves that we can be. "
Valerie, Senior Intelligence Analyst Read all reviews
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Applecart

Big Data + Marketing Tech
About us
Applecart advises the C-suites of hundreds of industry-leading organizations spanning dozens of Fortune 500 companies, top communications and advertising agencies, major trade associations, leading nonprofit organizations, and governments. Applecart’s platform enables CEOs, Chief Corporate Affairs Officers, CCOs, CMOs and other C-suite executives ...
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TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Promote from within
Team based strategic planning
Some meals provided
Mother's room
Mandated unconscious bias training
Personal development training
What people are saying
"In my previous job, I was a client of Applecart and I often recommended that my clients use Applecart audiences! Applecart was often a key part of our media plans. I thought the product and people I got to work with were super impressive, and joined the team in 2022."
Kelsey, VP of Media Read all reviews

DAS42

Analytics + Big Data
About us
DAS42 is a modern provider of data analytics consulting. Our bold point of view helps companies clarify their data needs and our execution puts strategy into action. We deliver solutions that democratize data, create a single source of truth, and facilitate innovation for the future. We work with some of the world’s most successful companies ...
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TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Some meals provided
Continuing education stipend
In-person all-hands meetings
Fitness stipend
Pet insurance
Paid holidays
About us
Cleaner. Safer. Smarter. Formed by the 2020 combination of the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers (Auto Alliance) and the Association of Global Automakers (Global Automakers), Auto Innovators is dedicated to propelling the unprecedented innovation that will make our lives better. Driven by the collective energy of the world’s multi-faceted auto ...
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TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Family medical leave
Bereavement leave benefits
Mother's room
Summer hours
Job training & conferences
Company-sponsored outings

Cavnue

Automotive + Hardware
About us
Cavnue is building smart roads for smart vehicles, and future-proofing the nation’s roadways.

The interstate highway system defined mobility in the second half of the 20th century. Now, transportation is changing again. Mobility in the 21st century will be defined by intelligent, connected, and autonomous vehicles and while billions ...
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TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Highly diverse management team
Job training & conferences
Company-sponsored outings
Pair programming
Generous PTO
OKR operational model

RS21

Analytics + Artificial Intelligence
About us
RS21 is a rapidly growing, global data science company. We use artificial intelligence, design, and modern software development methods to empower organizations to make data-driven decisions that positively impact the world through innovative solutions that are insightful, intuitive, inspiring, and intellectually honest.

By ...
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TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Hiring practices that promote diversity
Personal development training
Paid sick days
Family medical leave
401(K)
Continuing education stipend
Cove Software

Cove

Mobile + Productivity
About us
Cove is the glue that binds your building experience, uniting operations with the tenant experience. No longer do you have to click between five systems; Cove is the central place you go to ensure seamless operations and tenant satisfaction. We do this by being a partner to all people in your building - from tenants to property managers, engineers ...
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TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Quarterly engagement surveys
Unlimited vacation policy
Remote work program
Health insurance
Partners with nonprofits
OKR operational model
What people are saying
"Cove has been instrumental in my journey as an engineer. The extraordinary team culture, rooted in mutual support and diverse perspectives, fuels my continuous learning and experimentation with new technologies. It’s a place where innovation thrives."
Margarita, Senior Software Engineer Read all reviews

Shift5

Big Data + Cybersecurity
About us
Shift5 is the observability platform for onboard operational technology (OT), enabling smarter, faster decisions through real-time data access, contextual insights, and actionable analytics at the edge for aerospace, rail, and defense. Shift5 unlocks the complete ecosystem of onboard data for operations, maintenance, and cybersecurity teams for ...
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TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Home-office stipend for remote employees
Paid holidays
Some meals provided
Free daily meals
Flexible time off
Onsite gym

BlueLabs Analytics

Analytics + Consulting
About us
We revolutionize how organizations approach complex challenges and activate their audiences.

Whether the goal is selling a product, signing up individuals for healthcare, turning out the vote, or mobilizing activists and donors, we help our clients change behavior and drive radically better results. We dig deep into the data to ...
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TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Commuter benefits
Onsite gym
Hiring practices that promote diversity
Continuing education available during work hours
Mandated unconscious bias training
Paid sick days

OneGlobe LLC

Information Technology
About us
OneGlobe LLC, is a small business incorporated in Virginia in 2005. At OneGlobe, we tap into the needs of our clients and work diligently to deliver innovative Information Technology solutions and consulting services that solve real-world business challenges. For over a decade, our consultants and developers have exceeded expectations and ...
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TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Highly diverse management team
Company-sponsored outings
Tuition reimbursement
Hiring practices that promote diversity
Bereavement leave benefits
Employee awards

SCLogic

Business Intelligence + Enterprise Web
About us
SCLogic is a facilities software company. We developed Intra, a logistics platform designed to help organizations optimize the tracking, chain of custody, and fulfillment of accountable items and tasks inside your buildings and across your campus. We provide facilities professionals with a configurable logistics toolbox and integration platform ...
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TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Paid holidays
Customized development tracks
Partners with nonprofits
Generous PTO
401(K)
Dental insurance

Indigov

Cloud + Social Impact
About us
At Indigov, we have defined a new category of software, which is changing communication between elected officials and the people they serve. We are enabling democracy to scale effectively, and solving some of the largest pain points of elected officials and constituents.

We are growing quickly in both customer acquisition and ...
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TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Mean gender pay gap below 10%
Hiring practices that promote diversity
Paid holidays
Family medical leave
Team based strategic planning
Generous parental leave

Kos Media

News + Entertainment + Social Media
About us
Daily Kos is the nation’s largest liberal online political community, news organization, and activism hub. By connecting our community, partners, clients, and donors we’re empowering them to reshape American politics and build power.
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TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Paid holidays
Company-sponsored outings
401(K)
Mean gender pay gap below 10%
Casual Dress
Generous parental leave
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FOUNT Global, Inc.

Analytics + Enterprise Web
About us
FOUNT believes work should be frictionless for employees and organizations. Our SaaS solution identifies what's at the root of employee dissatisfaction and prioritizes what to fix in their work environment.

Work friction takes shape in many ways, depending on the unique attributes of the organization. Every day, employees ...
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TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Flexible work schedule
Generous parental leave
Vision insurance
Remote work program
Dental insurance
Health insurance

The Network Group

Big Data + Social Impact
About us
Our mission is defeat trafficking networks.
We are an intelligence-driven counter-human trafficking organization. As callous as it sounds, we believe most traffickers exploit people for one reason: because it makes money. In order to defeat them, we start by learning how their business works–how it’s organized, how it operates, and what ...
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TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Vision insurance
401(K)
Disability insurance
Family medical leave
Some meals provided
Company-sponsored outings
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Intellectual & Co.

Consulting + Data Privacy
About us
Intellectual & Co. is a public benefit company where innovation meets impact. We advise the world's leading institutions on how to brave this new century. It's likely you’ve had a delightful experience with a product or service shaped by our strategic insights. Our clients range from startups and Fortune 500 companies to nonprofits ...
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TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Health insurance
Company-wide vacation
Mentorship program
Life insurance
Paid sick days
Return-to-work program post parental leave
About us
Heartbeat Health is a venture-backed health tech startup in New York. We are working to deliver the most effective, efficient, and engaging virtual heart care in the world. By 2030, over 40% of the US population will have heart disease, with direct and indirect costs approaching $1 trillion USD. Heart disease may be the most important health ...
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TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Flexible work schedule
Team based strategic planning
Company-sponsored happy hours
Eat lunch together
Generous PTO
Vision insurance

Assured Consulting Solutions

Consulting + Information Technology
About us
Rewarding Work. Generous Benefits. Committed to You.

Assured Consulting Solutions delivers advanced technology solutions and strategic support services in support of critical national security missions for Intelligence, Defense, and Federal Civilian customers. We provide strategic and innovative solutions for customer needs across ...
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TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Charitable contribution matching
Life insurance
Diversity Program
Job training & conferences
Performance bonus
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Asymmetrik

Analytics + Software
About us
Asymmetrik is a Maryland-based company specializing in software development and data analytics. Since 2008, we’ve been helping clients in government and healthcare solve their toughest problems.
Asymmetrik is refreshingly different, in both the elite engineers we hire and the work we choose to do. We are employee-owned, and don't ...
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TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Remote work program
Commuter benefits
Job training & conferences
Paid sick days
Employee stock purchase plan
Performance bonus
About us
Silverback Strategies is a high-performance search and social marketing agency located in the heart of Alexandria, Virginia’s historic Old Town. We support businesses whose success relies on measurable growth.
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TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Dental insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Remote work program
Vision insurance
Mental health benefits
Health insurance

Synaptic Advisors

Consulting + Information Technology
About us
Bringing expert industry-specific insights, patterns, and experience to each customer engagement, Synaptic Advisors has completed over 600+ projects over the last 12 years, helping industry leaders evolve their customer operations with smarter, modern solutions. Our catalog of service offerings spans the full lifecycle of service transformation, ...
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TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Life insurance
Free snacks and drinks
Pet friendly
401(K)
Remote work program
Job training & conferences
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Inspiration Mobility

Energy + Financial Services
About us
Inspiration is the first purpose-built EV solutions company. Our mission is to accelerate the electrification of transportation by partnering with fleet businesses to finance vehicles and deliver turnkey charging solutions to enable the rapid deployment of reliable, low-cost, zero-emissions EV fleets. Acting as a partner and system integrator, ...
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TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Team based strategic planning
Open office floor plan
Paid sick days
Friends outside of work
Casual Dress
Company equity

Praescient Analytics

Analytics + Information Technology
About us
Praescient Analytics is a Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) based in Fairfax, VA. Founded by a group of former intelligence analysts, software engineers, and entrepreneurs, our aim is to revolutionize how the world understands information by empowering our customers with the latest analytic tools and methodologies. Praescient provides several ...
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TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Free snacks and drinks
Remote work program
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Mental health benefits
Employee stock purchase plan
Fitness stipend

Vannevar Labs

Artificial Intelligence + Defense
About us
Since our founding in 2019, Vannevar Labs has been building software for the country's most critical national security problems. We believe our military service members and intelligence officers deserve access to the best technology American innovation can offer, and we are building great products for this mission. Our founders have 30 years ...
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TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Life insurance
Health insurance
Flexible work schedule
Team based strategic planning
Open door policy
Wellness programs
What people are saying
"I love working at Vannevar because of the fulfillment I get working with our mission partners to solve national security problems and because we have built environment of trust, accountability, and humility."
Kainoa , Content & Research Manager Read all reviews

Oasys International Corporation

Information Technology + Other
About us
At Oasys, we are solutions driven and pragmatic. We listen to and collaborate with our customers to solve their toughest challenges with elegant yet efficient solutions. Established by successful technologists and entrepreneurs, our goal is to provide objective and flexible solutions for our customers’ toughest challenges in a rapidly changing ...
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TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
401(K)
Charitable contribution matching
Health insurance
Company-sponsored outings
Life insurance
Performance bonus

Interclypse

Consulting + Hardware
About us
INTERCLYPSE, Inc., a small business headquartered in Maryland, providing consulting services, servers, high-end work stations, software value-added reselling, hardware value-added reselling and training with over 50 years of state-of-the art engineering and sales experience to serve our customers.

The consulting services division ...
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TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Paid holidays
Family medical leave
Job training & conferences
Performance bonus
Disability insurance
Pet friendly

TransVoyant

Machine Learning
About us
From devices such as radar, sensors, satellites, smartphones, meters and other devices that make up the Internet of Things (IoT), TransVoyant collects, cleanses and constantly updates one of the world’s largest repositories of real-time big data—over one trillion events each day. By applying advanced machine learning algorithms to these real-time ...
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TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Family medical leave
Life insurance
Company-sponsored outings
Disability insurance
Paid sick days
Vision insurance

Method Financial

Financial Services + Fintech
About us
Founded in 2021, Method enables real-time access to user financial data and enables seamless liability repayment.

Method’s mission is to make personal finance more autonomous. With Method’s APIs, financial institutions, credit unions, banks, and financial management apps can embed loan repayment, data, balance transfers, and bill ...
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TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Highly diverse management team
Company equity
Flexible work schedule
Open door policy
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Unlimited vacation policy
About us
Plus3 IT Systems, LLC (Plus3 IT) was founded in 2015 by subject matter experts with significant experience delivering complex solutions for Federal Government customers. Supporting a wide variety of mission requirements, we provide expert-level Cloud Adoption, Cloud Security, Cloud Enabled Data Analytics, and Cloud Native Application Development. ...
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TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Life insurance
Company-sponsored outings
Dental insurance
Free snacks and drinks
Disability insurance
Health insurance

Second Front Systems

Cloud + Software
About us
At Second Front Systems, we build software that accelerates delivery of emerging commercial technologies to U.S. warfighters. By harnessing insights and methodologies from the private sector and aligning them with government priorities and processes, we enable defense and national security professionals to effectively engage in long-term, ...
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TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Generous PTO
Remote work program
Flexible work schedule
Generous parental leave
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
401(K)

Range

Financial Services + Fintech
About us
Range is the fast, flexible, holistic wealth management platform reinventing the industry. We give people an all-in-one place to manage all aspects of their financial outlook. From buying a house to retiring early or taking care of family — members can get answers to their questions anytime and feel confident that their money is working for them ...
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TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Generous parental leave
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Vision insurance
Wellness programs
Open door policy
401(K)

Redjack

Agency
About us
Redjack tackles the most critical intelligence challenges for enterprises and the government. We fight for the truth to make the world safer for business, democracy, and humanity.
Our original technology emerged from national intelligence agencies, where it is still widely deployed today. In 2007, we launched Redjack with the mission of ...
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TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Dental insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
Performance bonus
Paid volunteer time
Fitness stipend

pureIntegration

Consulting
About us
The epitome of ‘punching above our weight’, pureIntegration is the secret weapon you may never have heard of. Yet.
Consulting, Services and Solutions:
For evolving organizations navigating the changing digital landscape, seeking to improve business operations while attaining deeper member engagement - pureIntegration is your expert, ...
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TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Job training & conferences
Health insurance
Paid holidays
Dental insurance
Free snacks and drinks
Commuter benefits

Halvik

Information Technology
About us
Halvik is a highly successful and respected 8(a) Economically Disadvantage Woman Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) that specializes in providing smart, technology-enabled solutions to help customers realize their business goals. Our Service portfolio, industry experience and unparalleled commitment to solve our customers’ mission-critical problems ...
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TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Vision insurance
Health insurance
Company-sponsored outings
Paid sick days
Charitable contribution matching
Disability insurance

Tahzoo

Agency
About us
Tahzoo is a Customer Experience Management Agency. We refer to ourselves as “Architects for the Experience Age”. Our clients are Fortune 500 companies, we help them leverage marketing technology to enable contextually relevant and personalized
experiences for their customers. We are a technology enabled company that provides consulting ...
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TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
401(K)
Performance bonus
Dental insurance
Remote work program
Company-sponsored outings
Family medical leave

Signal Vine

Edtech + Information Technology
About us
We extend the reach and impact of counselors, advisors, and mentors with text messaging to allow for more personalized and real-time digital communication.

Signal Vine provides an effective, intelligent two-way text messaging platform that is proven to deliver high student engagement.

Signal Vine's platform ...
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TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Job training & conferences
Health insurance
Free snacks and drinks
Sabbatical
Commuter benefits
Company-sponsored outings
About us
Kit Check is the leading provider of automated medication tracking and diversion detection solutions for hospital pharmacies in the U.S., bringing visibility, simplicity, and predictability to the complex world of medication supply management. Our groundbreaking medication intelligence platforms provide item level visibility, workflow simplicity ...
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TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Free snacks and drinks
Life insurance
Paid holidays
Paid sick days
Company-sponsored outings
Commuter benefits

UrbanStems

eCommerce
About us
Hello, happiness! Stunning bouquets delivered on demand in NYC & DC, starting at just $35 with free delivery. Tag #sendhappy to share.
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TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Company-sponsored outings
Pet friendly
401(K)
Employee stock purchase plan
Commuter benefits
Paid holidays

Cross Screen Media

AdTech + Analytics
About us
Cross Screen Media is a media analytics and technology company focused on helping brands optimize their media buying across all screens.
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TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Dental insurance
Performance bonus
Free snacks and drinks
Paid holidays
Adoption Assistance
Health insurance

Dcode

Analytics + Information Technology
About us
Dcode connects the tech industry and government to drive commercial innovation in the federal market. Learn more here at our website: https://dcode.co
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TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Life insurance
Vision insurance
Remote work program
Paid holidays
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Health insurance

Accrete AI

Artificial Intelligence + Software
About us
Accrete is a Prime Defense Contractor delivering configurable dual-use AI solutions that automate complex analytical work to both government and commercial customers with a focus on defense, intelligence, and cybersecurity.
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TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Commuter benefits
Open office floor plan
Casual Dress
Relocation assistance
Daily sync
Company equity

The VOID

News + Entertainment + Virtual Reality
About us
THE VOID is a destination that inspires the exploration of fully immersive virtual worlds and dimensions with friends and family, creating memorable experiences together. Headquartered in Lindon, UT and with multiple locations in the U.S. and internationally, THE VOID goes beyond virtual reality as it is currently conceptualized, using interactive ...
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TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
401(K)
Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
About us
Civic Nation is a nonprofit ecosystem for high-impact organizing and education initiatives working to build a more inclusive and equitable America. Civic Nation shifts culture, systems, and policy by bringing together individuals, grassroots organizers, industry leaders, and influencers to tackle some of our nation’s most pressing social ...
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TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Dedicated diversity and inclusion staff
Paid sick days
Quarterly engagement surveys
Mean gender pay gap below 10%
Unlimited vacation policy
Company-wide vacation

Mighty

Consulting
About us
Mighty is on a mission to help people get a better deal from the justice system by powering the funders who power plaintiffs and their healthcare providers.
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TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Life insurance
Paid holidays
Remote work program
Company-sponsored outings
Employee stock purchase plan
Free snacks and drinks

Cybrary

Cybersecurity
About us
Cybrary is the premier cybersecurity professional development platform, providing the collective knowledge of the industry’s top experts and leading organizations to equip IT and security professionals with both the knowledge and skills to achieve their career goals. Recognized as an industry pioneer and innovator since 2015, Cybrary has grown its ...
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TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Health insurance
Vision insurance
Paid sick days
Disability insurance
Life insurance
Dental insurance

XOR Security

Cybersecurity + Professional Services
About us
XOR Security is a professional services firm specializing in helping departments & agencies and commercial organizations understanding the complexity of cyber threat. From enterprise strategy and cyber threat analysis to incident response, XOR security takes innovative approaches to solving information security needs. We pair our understanding ...
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TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Free snacks and drinks
Job training & conferences
Vision insurance
Paid holidays
Life insurance

Syms Strategic Group, LLC (SSG)

HR Tech + Information Technology
About us
Syms Strategic Group, LLC (SSG) is a Small Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) located in Ashburn, VA supporting multiple federal agencies including the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Department of Defense (DOD). We are a multifaceted small business with capabilities in Management, IT services, Training, System ...
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TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Life insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Dental insurance
Paid volunteer time
Health insurance
Paid holidays
About us
Companies typically seek us out because they are facing a multitude of different challenges. Whether these challenges be related to managerial styles, finances, a lack of sales process, or too little experience, we’ll be committed to your success.
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TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Remote work program
Dental insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Company-sponsored outings
Paid holidays
Health insurance

Aviture

Analytics + Big Data
About us
Unlock the Art of the Possible with Aviture. As your trusted partner in innovation, we specialize in engineering, business solutions, and custom software solutions — empowering organizations to dream bigger, move faster, and build better
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TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Health insurance
Charitable contribution matching
Remote work program
Free snacks and drinks
Dental insurance
401(K)

Ordway

Payments + Software
About us
Ordway is a high-growth SaaS company based in Washington DC. We are on a mission to build the world’s most effective billing and finance platform. Used by companies across multiple industries, Ordway eliminates back-office inefficiencies, identifies revenue trends, and simplifies finance and operations tasks so personnel can focus on strategic ...
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