Who We Are
Founded in 1975, AMERICAN SYSTEMS is one of the largest employee-owned companies in the United States. Based in the Washington, D.C., suburb of Chantilly, Virginia, AMERICAN SYSTEMS is a government services contractor focused on delivering Strategic Solutions to complex national priority programs.
Culture
As a team, we have a common goal and synergy among our people that starts with our customers. We are dedicated to their missions as well as our own. We are motivated to exceed their requirements in every task. We are committed to maintaining the highest levels of service possible.
We largely attribute our growth to this unwavering, can-do attitude. Since becoming a majority-owned ESOP in 1997*, we have grown annually, thanks to the hard work and enthusiasm of our employee-owners, our strong set of core values and beliefs and our solid vision and mission.
*100% Employee-Owned since 2015
Mission
AMERICAN SYSTEMS is a privately-held, employee-owned, professional, technical and IT services provider. We apply diverse and innovative teams of professionals to enable our customers to accomplish their missions successfully.
Vision
To provide our nation’s priority programs high-end mission essential and information engineering services. We will…
...be recognized as a diverse team of talented professionals with unmatched expertise.
....be a preferred employer by creating a culture of trust that is balanced, supportive and committed to teamwork, leadership & continuous improvement.
...live our values every day!
Community
AMERICAN SYSTEMS prides itself on living our core values every day and takes its commitment to these values seriously, particularly our Community Service value. As a Caring Company, AMERICAN SYSTEMS continues to formally support charities focused on Education, Health Issues, and Military Veterans.
Quality
As employee-owners, we take quality personally. We focus on quality, so we deliver quality. Every day. On every task. Our quality reflects our people, our commitment, and our philosophy.
Our Corporate Quality Objectives:
Achieving Customer Satisfaction
Providing for Continuous Improvement
Promoting Business Integrity
Creating Valued Relationships
Establishing a Quality-Based Culture
Ethics
We are committed to the highest standards of ethical conduct in all that we do. We believe that honesty and integrity are the foundations of an excellent company which is what we strive to be. We want to excel in every aspect of our business and approach every challenge with a determination to succeed. We strive daily to maintain a culture of integrity and compliance in all of our business activities. We will always conduct business so that AMERICAN SYSTEMS upholds a valued reputation as an honest and law-abiding organization, alert to its responsibilities in all areas of business.
Read our Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (PDF).
Leadership
"The supreme quality for leadership is unquestionably integrity. Without it, no real success is possible, no matter whether it is on a section gang, a football field, in an army, or in an office." - Dwight D. Eisenhower
Board of Directors
In addition to John C. Steckel, Vice Chairman, and Chris Braccio, the following independent members serve on the AMERICAN SYSTEMS Board of Directors.
Certifications
ISO 27001:2013 Certified (February 2021)
AMERICAN SYSTEMS has achieved ISO 27001:2013 certification. February 2021
AMERICAN SYSTEMS operates a centralized information security management system (ISMS) program for all employees. The goal of our ISMS is to reduce risks and threats to customer and company information, reduce the likelihood of an accidental security incident or breach, and improve the effectiveness and efficiency of security and privacy management at AMERICAN SYSTEMS.
ISO 20000-1:2018 Certified (February 2021)
AMERICAN SYSTEMS has achieved ISO 20000-1:2018 certification for its Chantilly, VA, National Services Directorate (NSD).
The Service Management System (SMS) within AMERICAN SYSTEMS supports services to commercial and government clients as defined within our service catalog. The goal of our SMS is to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of delivered services through a formalized service management program. Our SMS helps to standardize the way we deliver and manage services, establish a consistent customer experience, and provide baselines for continuous improvement.
ISO 9001:2015 Certified (1999 - Present)
Our certified Quality Management System (QMS) is applicable to Project Management disciplines for external customers and corporate support services.
AMERICAN SYSTEMS operates all customer focused programs and internal corporate management processes to strict quality standards. Selected programs and corporate managed processes have been individually audited and are currently included within the scope of our ISO 9001:2015 registration.
CMMI Maturity Level 3 - Development and Services (DEV since 2012; SVC since 2018)
Quality Appraisal Validates Company’s Continuous Improvement Culture
AMERICAN SYSTEMS’ programs under Operations/Support and Strategic Solutions have been appraised at CMMI Maturity Level 3 for both Development and Services by API Process Improvements.
AS9100D Quality Certification (2018 - Present)
Company’s California, MD, Directorate Adds Aerospace Quality Management System Certification to Existing ISO Quality Standard
AMERICAN SYSTEMS has achieved AS9100D Certification for its California, MD, Engineering and Analytical Solutions Directorate (EASD).
AS9100D is an aerospace quality management system that incorporates the ISO 9001:2015 standard and adds additional quality and safety requirements. AS9100D was established by the International Aerospace Quality Group (IAQG) in order to enhance the quality, on-time delivery, and performance of defense and aerospace organizations. The scope includes the design, development, testing, integration, production, and installation of aircraft avionics, parts, and components.
NSA CSfC Trusted Integrator (2015 - Present)
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Cisco Gold Partner (2019 - Present)
Recognition & Awards
AMERICAN SYSTEMS has an outstanding track record of customer satisfaction and demonstrated success, resulting in numerous awards for growth, community service, and industry excellence.
2024
Top Workplaces 2024 - Washington DC/Northern Virginia - The Washington Post
Top Workplaces 2024 - Hampton Roads, VA - Inside Business
Top Workplaces 2024 - Rhode Island - The Providence Journal
Top Workplaces 2024 - Orlando, FL - Orlando Sentinel
Top Workplaces 2024 - Connecticut - Hartford Courant
Top 10 Military Friendly® Spouse Employer – Military Friendly®
Top 10 Military Friendly® Supplier Diversity Program – Military Friendly®
Official V3 Certified Company – Virginia Values Veterans (V3)
V3 Breakthrough Award – Virginia Values Veterans (V3)
Gold Award - United States Department of Labor, HIRE Vets Medallion Program
Best for Vets: Employer – Military Times
Top 50 Government Technology Contractors – Washington Business Journal
Top 50 Private Companies - Washington Business Journal
Top 100 Government Contractors - Washington Technology
Gold Stevie® Winner, Achievement in Compliance Training - 2024 Stevie® Awards for Great Employers
Silver Stevie® Winner, Achievement in Workforce Development and Learning - 2024 Stevie® Awards for Great Employers
2023
Top Workplaces 2023 - The Washington Post
Top Workplaces 2023 - Hampton Roads - Inside Business
Top Workplaces 2023 - Connecticut - Hartford Courant
Top 100 Government Contractors - Washington Technology
Top 10 Military Friendly® Employer – Military Friendly®
Military Friendly® Spouse Employer – Military Friendly®
Military Friendly® Brand – Military Friendly®
Military Friendly® Company - Military Friendly®
Top 50 Government Technology Contractors – Washington Business Journal
Top 50 Private Companies - Washington Business Journal
Gold Award - United States Department of Labor, HIRE Vets Medallion Program
Official V3 Certified Company – Virginia Values Veterans (V3)
Best of the Best, Top Veteran-Friendly Companies – US Veterans Magazine
Gold Stevie® Winner, Best Use of Video for Learning - 2023 Stevie® Awards for Great Employers
Gold Stevie® Winner, Achievement in Compliance Training - 2023 Stevie® Awards for Great Employers
2022
Top Workplaces 2022 - The Washington Post
Top Workplaces 2022 - Hampton Roads Inside Business
Top 100 Government Contractors - Washington Technology
Gold Military Friendly® Employer – Military Friendly®
Military Friendly® Supplier Diversity Program – Military Friendly®
Top 50 Government Technology Contractors – Washington Business Journal
Top 50 Private Companies - Washington Business Journal
Official V3 Certified Company – Virginia Values Veterans (V3)
Gold Award - United States Department of Labor, HIRE Vets Medallion Program
Virginia Values Veterans (V3) MVP Award for Most Inspiring Workplace Culture for Vets
Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Triumph Award for Most Transformative Hiring Process
5 Star Employer - VETS Indexes
Best of the Best, Top Veteran-Friendly Companies – US Veterans Magazine
Gold Stevie® Winner, Best Use of Video for Learning - 2022 Stevie Awards for Great Employers
Gold Stevie® Winner, Achievement in Compliance Training - 2022 Stevie Awards for Great Employers
2021
America’s Best Employers 2021 - Forbes
Gold Military Friendly® Employer - Military Friendly®
Best of the Best, Top Veteran-Friendly Companies – US Veterans Magazine
Top Workplaces 2021 - The Washington Post
Top Workplaces 2021 - Hampton Roads Inside Business
Top 100 Government Contractors - Washington Technology
Top 50 Government Technology Contractors – Washington Business Journal
Official V3 Certified Company – Virginia Values Veterans (V3)
Top 50 Private Companies - Washington Business Journal
Gold Stevie® Winner, Best Use of Video for Learning - 2021 Stevie Awards for Great Employers
Silver Stevie® Winner, Achievement in Compliance Training - 2021 Stevie awards for Great Employers
Gold Award - United States Department of Labor, HIRE Vets Medallion Program
America’s Best Employers for Veterans - Forbes
2020
Best of the Best, Top Veteran-Friendly Companies – U.S. Veterans Magazine
Gold Military Friendly® Employer - Military Friendly®
Top 100 Government Contractors - Washington Technology
Top 50 Government Technology Contractors – Washington Business Journal
Top 50 Private Companies - Washington Business Journal
Gold Award - United States Department of Labor, HIRE Vets Medallion Program
2020 Security 500 list - Security Magazine
Official V3 Certified Company – Virginia Values Veterans
2019
Top 100 Government Contractors - Washington Technology
Virginia Values Veterans – Official V3 Certified Company
Top 50 Private Companies - Washington Business Journal
Top 50 Government Technology Contractors – Washington Business Journal
Northern Virginia Family Service CARE (Companies As Responsive Employers) Award
Best of the Best, Top Veteran-Friendly Companies – US Veterans Magazine
#3 Best Companies for Veterans - Monster/Military.com
Gold Award - United States Department of Labor, HIRE Vets Medallion Program
Gold Stevie® Winner, Achievement in Workforce Development and Learning - 2019 Stevie Awards for Great Employers
Official V3 Certified Company – Virginia Values Veterans
Gold Employer - Military Friendly®
2018
Top 10 Military Friendly® Employer - Military Friendly®
Northern Virginia Family Service CARE (Companies As Responsive Employers) Award
Top 50 Government Technology Contractors – Washington Business Journal
Official V3 Certified Company – Virginia Values Veterans
MVP Award for Most Inspiring Workplace Culture for Veterans – Virginia Values Veterans
Breakthrough Award for Most Innovative Retention Program for Veterans – Virginia Values Veterans
Top 50 Private Companies - Washington Business Journal
Best of the Best, Top Veteran-Friendly Companies – U.S. Veterans Magazine
2017
Top 50 Government Technology Contractors - Washington Business Journal
Top 50 Federal Defense Contractors - The Slate Journal
Top 100 Simulation and Training Companies Finalist - Military Simulation and Training Magazine
2017 Northern Virginia Family Service CARE (Companies As Responsive Employers) Award
Top 50 Private Companies - Washington Business Journal
Official V3 Certified Company - Virginia Values Veterans
2016
Top 100 Government Contractors - Washington Technology
Top 50 Government Technology Contractors - Washington Business Journal
Top 100 Simulation and Training Companies - Military Training Technology Magazine
Top 50 Private Companies - Washington Business Journal
2016 Northern Virginia Family Service CARE (Companies As Responsive Employers) Award
2015
2015 Northern Virginia Family Service CARE (Companies As Responsive Employers) Award
Top 50 Government Technology Contractors - Washington Business Journal
Top 100 Simulation and Training Companies - Military Training Technology Magazine
Top 50 Private Companies - Washington Business Journal
2014
2014 Government Contractor of the Year (greater than $300 Million) - 12th Annual Greater Washington Government Contractor Awards
2014 Northern Virginia Family Service CARE (Companies As Responsive Employers) Award
Partner of the Year - Small and Emerging Contractors Advisory Forum
Top 50 Government Technology Contractors - Washington Business Journal
Top 50 Private Companies - Washington Business Journal
Top 100 Simulation and Training Companies - Military Training Technology Magazine
Strategic Alignment Award - 2014 Human Resource Leadership Awards of Greater Washington
Innovation Award - 2014 Human Resource Leadership Awards of Greater Washington
2013
InformationWeek 500 List of Top Technology Innovators
2013 Northern Virginia Family Service CARE (Companies As Responsive Employers) Award
GSA Mentor of the Year
Solution Provider 500 - highest producing integrators and solution providers in the IT channel - CRN magazine
Top 100 Simulation and Training Companies - Military Training Technology Magazine