ClearEdge IT Solutions, LLC

What ClearEdge IT Solutions, LLC does

ClearEdge IT Solutions, LLC is a small business government contractor founded in 2002 and headquartered in Annapolis Junction, Maryland, in close proximity to U.S. Intelligence Community facilities. The company provides software engineering, big data, cloud, data analytics, data visualization, and data science solutions primarily to the Intelligence Community and defense agencies. Founded by Christine Puglisi, ClearEdge operates with 101-250 employees under a "Mission First" philosophy, attracting and retaining top-tier engineers and field experts through a comprehensive benefits package that includes 100% employer-paid health premiums, a 10% 401(k) contribution, and tuition benefits.

The company's portfolio spans eight core service capabilities: Data Analytics (predictive analytics, bulk/streaming/time series/graph analytic engineering, data provenance and legal compliance), Data Science (machine learning, deep learning, network graph modeling, exploratory data analysis), Data Visualization (interactive data-driven visualizations, accessibility-compliant UI design), Full-Stack Engineering (enterprise applications, containerized solutions, service-oriented architectures), High Performance Computing (GPU-based software, bespoke hardware integration), Cyber Security (data-centric cyber solutions, anomaly detection, application security and hardening), Developer Experience, and DevOps Engineering (CI/CD, infrastructure as code, security operations). In May 2022, ClearEdge was awarded a multi-year contract supporting development of advanced mission-focused multimedia visualizations, extending the portfolio into multimedia engineering delivery.

ClearEdge generates revenue exclusively through multi-year government contracts awarded via direct procurement processes. The company targets a single primary vertical — the U.S. Intelligence Community and defense sector — and distributes services through direct contract awards with no disclosed channel partner or indirect sales model. Its geographic footprint is concentrated in the Maryland/Washington Metro Area. The company has received workplace recognition including eight consecutive Baltimore Sun Top Workplace awards (2013-2020), the Chesapeake Regional Tech Council's 2016 Best Place to Work Award, and inclusion on the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Companies list in 2016. ClearEdge is privately held, founder-controlled, and structured as an LLC with no disclosed external institutional investors or parent company.

Name

ClearEdge IT Solutions, LLC

Legal name

ClearEdge IT Solutions, LLC

Website

https://clearedgeit.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

ClearEdge IT Solutions is a small business government contractor founded in 2002, providing software engineering, big data, cloud, data analytics, data science, and cybersecurity services primarily to the U.S. Intelligence Community and defense agencies from its Annapolis Junction, Maryland headquarters.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Government IT & Data Analytics Services

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) & Secure Data Erasure (BPAEAOAK)

Keywords

• Government IT services
• Intelligence community software
• Data analytics engineering
• Cleared defense technology
• Big data analytics solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Annapolis Junction

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government Contract Services: ClearEdge generates revenue through multi-year government contracts providing technology services including software engineering, big data, cloud, data analytics, and data science solutions to the Intelligence Community and defense sector. The company operates as a small business contractor with direct relationships with government customers.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

ClearEdge IT Solutions is a mission-driven government contractor that delivers software engineering, big data, cloud, data analytics, data visualization, and data science services to the U.S. Intelligence Community and defense agencies. Its work spans eight capability areas—Data Analytics, Data Science, Data Visualization, Full-Stack Engineering, High Performance Computing, Cyber Security, Developer Experience, and DevOps Engineering—executed by cleared engineers under multi-year federal contracts.

Product overview

ClearEdge IT Solutions, LLC is a mission-driven technology company providing a portfolio of integrated professional services to government and industry customers. The company offers eight core service capabilities: Data Analytics, Data Science, Data Visualization, Full-Stack Engineering, High Performance Computing, Cyber Security, Developer Experience, and DevOps Engineering. These capabilities are delivered by top-tier engineers and field experts to address complex data challenges. The company also secured a 2022 contract award for mission-focused multimedia visualizations. All services are delivered under a 'Mission First' philosophy, with ClearEdge combining software engineering, big data, cloud, data analytics, and data science expertise to provide comprehensive technology solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Data Analytics Services
• Data Science Services
• Data Visualization Services
• Full-Stack Engineering Services
• High Performance Computing Services
• Cyber Security Services
• Developer Experience and Training Services
• DevOps Engineering Services
• Mission-Focused Multimedia Visualization Services

Quantifiable outcome

• One of only 13 companies in Baltimore to achieve 7+ years of Top Workplace recognition
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability6 records

Feature8 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Direct peers

• Booz Allen Hamilton: Largest IC-pedigreed federal IT services and consulting firm, providing software engineering, data analytics, cyber, and AI services to the Intelligence Community and DoD — directly comparable mission, customer set, and capability mix, though at materially larger scale.
• CACI International: Federal IT services contractor with deep IC exposure across software engineering, data analytics, cyber, and C4ISR — overlapping customer base, contract vehicles, and technical capabilities with ClearEdge.
• SAIC: Pure-play federal IT services firm serving the IC, DoD, and civilian agencies with software, cloud, data analytics, and integration work — a direct competitor on the same vehicles and the same mission programs.
• Leidos: Large federal systems integrator providing software engineering, data analytics, cloud, and cyber to IC/DoD customers — overlapping capability stack and customer relationships at meaningfully greater scale.
• ManTech International: IC-pedigreed federal IT services firm specializing in software, cyber, data analytics, and systems engineering for the intelligence community — highly comparable mission focus and cleared-labor model.
• ECS Federal: Mid-sized federal IT services contractor with strong IC and DoD presence in cloud, data analytics, cyber, and software engineering — closely mirrors ClearEdge's size tier, customer set, and capability profile.
• Two Six Technologies: IC- and DoD-focused technology services firm providing data analytics, cyber, ML/AI, and software engineering — directly comparable mission-driven positioning and cleared-talent model at a similar scale.
• IntelliBridge: Federal IT services firm delivering software engineering, data analytics, and mission solutions to IC and DoD customers — close analog in size, customer set, and capability mix.
• Pragmatics (now part of iGov / Sevatec): Federal IT services provider with deep IC roots in software engineering, data analytics, cloud, and mission systems — historically a close small-business peer on IC vehicles alongside ClearEdge.

Broad incumbents

• Accenture Federal Services: Federal arm of Accenture delivering large-scale digital transformation, data analytics, and cloud to IC/DoD customers — overlaps with ClearEdge on capability and customer set but competes from a much broader commercial platform.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ClearEdgeIT
• Facebookfacebook.com/ClearEdgeIT
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/clearedge-it-solutions-llc

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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