AEM

What AEM does

AEM Corporation is a privately held U.S. government contractor founded in 1986 and headquartered in Reston, Virginia, within the Washington D.C. metropolitan area. The firm delivers mission-critical professional and managed services to federal civilian agencies (notably the U.S. Department of Education), the Department of Defense and intelligence community, and state and local education agencies. Its service portfolio spans data management and analytics, cybersecurity (NIST 800-171, DISA STIG compliance), Oracle database administration and managed services for defense, IT engineering, training and technical assistance, and early childhood services.

The company's proprietary technology stack includes DataWorks Haystack, a patent-pending AI-powered NLP tool for analytical querying of large textual datasets; the APR Tool, a federal grants management solution built on Appian's low-code business process automation platform; and ADAPT, an accessible IDEA data reporting tool developed under the Rhonda Weiss Center. Underlying infrastructure leverages Oracle databases, Selenium test automation, AWS/Azure/Oracle Cloud platforms, and RPA for high-volume file processing. The firm maintains CMMI Level 3 certifications (Services and Development), ISO 9001/20000/27001, and Trustmark Plus security credentials.

AEM operates the Privacy Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) and Student Privacy Help Desk for the U.S. Department of Education's Student Privacy Policy Office, an 11+ year incumbent relationship that anchors its education vertical. Revenue is generated through government contract vehicles, with a direct sales motion targeting federal procurement and 28-state consortium engagement via the Chief Privacy Officer Network. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Note: data referencing Singapore-listed AEM Holdings Ltd and its semiconductor testing business pertains to a separate entity and does not describe AEM Corporation.

Name

AEM

Legal name

AEM Holdings Ltd

Website

https://aemcorp.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

AEM Corporation is a Reston, Virginia-based federal IT services contractor (founded 1986) delivering data management, cybersecurity, Oracle managed services, and education data privacy support to the U.S. Department of Education, DoD, and 28 state education agencies through proprietary tools and PTAC operations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Government IT Consulting Services

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Computer Systems Design Services (541512), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371)

akta.pro primary industry

Data Strategy & Governance Services (BPAEAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

AI/ML Engineering & Model Development Services (BPAEAHAF), Data Engineering, Integration & ETL/ELT Services (BPAEAHAB), Identity & Access Management (IAM) Managed Services (BPAEADAE), Education Data Warehousing, ETL/ELT & Master Data Management (MDM) (EDADAIAB)

Keywords

• Government IT services
• Data management analytics
• Cybersecurity consulting
• Education data systems
• Defense managed services

Headquarters

HQ city

Herndon

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Professional Services: Government consulting and IT services delivered through direct engagement with federal, state, and local agencies. Services include data management, cybersecurity, IT support, engineering, and training.
2. Managed Services: Ongoing managed services for defense and civilian government clients, including Oracle database administration, system monitoring, security compliance, and technical support.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

AEM Corporation delivers data visualization, comprehensive facility support, and data management and analysis services to federal, state, and local government clients. The company develops proprietary AI-powered tools including DataWorks Haystack (a patent-pending AI/ML engine), APR Tool (Appian-based grants management), and ADAPT (Accessible Data Analysis and Publishing Tool), while operating the federally-funded Privacy Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) and the Center for IDEA Early Childhood Data Systems (CIID) for the U.S. Department of Education. Core capabilities include cybersecurity, managed IT services for defense clients, education data services, early childhood services, and robotic process automation across Oracle, Appian, AWS, and Azure platforms.

Product overview

AEM Corporation is a government consulting firm that provides mission-critical expertise and support across multiple service domains. While primarily a services company, AEM has developed proprietary products and tools including DataWorks Haystack (AI-powered text analysis), the APR Tool (built on Appian's low-code platform for federal grants management), and ADAPT (Accessible Data Analysis and Publishing Tool for IDEA data). AEM's core service offerings span data management and analysis, cybersecurity, managed services for defense, early childhood services, and education data services. The company also operates the Privacy Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) for the U.S. Department of Education and facilitates the Chief Privacy Officer Network for state education agencies. AEM supports federal clients including civilian government agencies, Department of Defense, and state/local governments using technologies including Oracle, Selenium, RPA, and cloud platforms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• DataWorks Haystack Patent-pending AI/ML text-analysis engine that extracts information from unstructured text to support analytics for federal agency clients.
• APR Tool (Appian-based Grants Management) Grants management software built on the Appian low-code platform to support federal grants administration workflows.
• ADAPT (Accessible Data Analysis and Publishing Tool) Accessible data analysis and publishing tool for federal and education clients requiring accessible data outputs.
• Privacy Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) Federally-funded technical assistance center operated by AEM for the U.S. Department of Education, providing nationwide student-privacy guidance and resources to schools, districts, and state education agencies.
• Center for IDEA Early Childhood Data Systems (CIID) Federally-funded center operated by AEM for the U.S. Department of Education to help state agencies build IDEA Part C and Section 619 early childhood data systems.
• Data Management and Analysis Services Professional services for data management, integration, and analysis delivered to federal, state, and local government clients across education, defense, and civilian programs.
• Cybersecurity Services Cybersecurity services aligned to NIST 800-171, DISA STIG, SEC, and DHHS compliance requirements for federal civilian and defense clients.
• Managed Services for Defense Managed IT services for Department of Defense clients, delivered by cleared personnel on NIST 800-171 and DISA STIG-compliant infrastructure.
• Education Data Services Education data system design, implementation, and support for federal and state education agencies, including K-12 and early childhood programs.
• Early Childhood Services Early childhood program services supporting IDEA Part C and Section 619 implementation, including CIID operations and state-level technical assistance.
• Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Services Robotic Process Automation services for federal clients, automating repetitive business and test workflows using Selenium-based test automation and related RPA tooling.
• Data Visualization and Facility Support Solutions Data visualization support and comprehensive facility support solutions delivered to federal, state, and local government clients, as well as public and private sector organizations.

Quantifiable outcome

• DataWorks Haystack requires up to 20x less work than traditional approaches for analyzing large textual datasets
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability4 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• ASE TechnologycoreTechnology or Integration · 22 March 2026AEM partnered with ASE Technology to develop AI and HPC testing solutions, involving a S$12 million private placement in AEM for Taiwan expansion and integration of test technologies. Note: This partnership reference appears in news articles about Singapore-based AEM Holdings (different company from AEM Corporation), but indicates industry collaboration in semiconductor testing sector.
• National Science Foundation (NSF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAEM provides project management support for NSF's large-scale research infrastructure initiative for education, coordinating progress across a team of 80 partners and collaborating institutions.
• U.S. Department of Education - Student Privacy Policy OfficeflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerAEM has operated the Privacy Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) for 11+ years, developing data privacy and security resources and conducting training for education institutions nationwide. PTAC also operates the Student Privacy Help Desk.
• Georgia Tech Center for Inclusive Design & InnovationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on ADA Title II compliance resources and accessible IDEA data standards, co-authoring technical guidance for state and local governments on digital accessibility requirements.

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Maximus: Government services provider with significant education and human services practices, including data systems and program management for federal and state agencies. Comparable to AEM in state education agency work and federal program management.
• REI Systems: Mid-sized federal IT services firm focused on data analytics, grants management, and citizen services for civilian agencies including the U.S. Department of Education. Highly comparable in size, federal civilian focus, and education-data practice overlap.
• ManTech International: Federal IT and cybersecurity services provider with deep DoD and intelligence community exposure. Comparable to AEM in mission-critical managed services, Oracle/database administration, and defense cybersecurity capabilities.
• CACI International: Federal IT services and national security solutions provider. Comparable to AEM in defense IT modernization, enterprise database administration, and government cybersecurity service offerings.
• ICF International: Mid-sized federal IT and consulting firm with a strong education, health, and civilian-agency data analytics practice. Highly comparable to AEM in customer base (federal civilian agencies), service mix (data management, cybersecurity, managed services), and scale tier.

Broad incumbents

• SAIC: Large federal IT services and solutions integrator serving defense, intelligence, and civilian agencies. Comparable to AEM in DoD IT modernization, cybersecurity, and managed services, but with broader portfolio and larger scale.
• Leidos: Major federal IT and engineering services prime with deep DoD and civilian agency footprint. Comparable to AEM in defense IT services, managed services, and data analytics, but with substantially greater scale and prime-contractor reach.
• Booz Allen Hamilton: Large-scale federal IT, cybersecurity, and analytics consulting firm. Overlaps with AEM across defense cybersecurity, federal data analytics, and civilian digital services, though at vastly greater scale and broader portfolio.

Emerging players

• Westat: Employee-owned research and data collection firm serving federal agencies, with strong education and social science research practices. Comparable to AEM in education-sector federal research support and data management services.
• Mathematica: Research and data analytics firm with substantial federal education, health, and human services practice. Comparable to AEM in education data analysis and program evaluation for federal clients, particularly the U.S. Department of Education.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/aemcorporation

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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