Team Carney

What Team Carney does

Team Carney, Inc. is a privately held federal government contractor founded in 1994 and headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia. The firm specializes in performance improvement for US federal agencies through training, learning, human capital, and organizational development services delivered under its proprietary Performance Acceleration® and Instructioneering® methodologies. Carney operates a multi-pillar portfolio organized around Human Capital Solutions, Mission Critical Systems Solutions, and a Program Management Office (PMO), with flagship offerings including the Cyber Awareness Challenge (training 5M+ government and contractor personnel annually for DISA), AI-Enabled Workforce Acceleration Solutions, AR/VR simulations, Section 508-compliant design, and specialized domain training in cybersecurity, counterintelligence, and HUMINT.

The company's technology stack rests on the ADDIE instructional design model augmented with Articulate Storyline, Adobe Captivate, Thinking Worlds simulation platform, SCORM-compliant LMS integrations, and an emerging AI layer spanning generative content development, adaptive learning pathways, predictive workforce analytics, and intelligent agents inside immersive simulations. Carney was the first organization to achieve DHS Trusted Tester status for Section 508 accessibility compliance and aligns with NIST 800-171, CMMC Level 2, and DCAA standards.

Carney generates revenue exclusively through federal government task orders under four contract vehicles: GSA HCaTS (Small Business and Unrestricted), GSA MAS, SeaPort NxG, and HHS-FDA BPA. Its customer base spans roughly 60% military/defense agencies (DISA, CDSE, USAF, US Army, USN, USMC, DIA) and 40% civilian agencies (DHS, DOJ, Treasury, State, Interior, Energy, EPA, FAA, IRS, NASA, NOAA, GSA, OPM), with go-to-market executed through direct field sales against federal acquisition channels rather than commercial marketing.

Name

Team Carney

Legal name

Team Carney, Inc.

Website

https://teamcarney.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Team Carney is a privately held federal government contractor founded in 1994 that delivers performance improvement, training, and human capital services exclusively to US federal agencies across defense, intelligence, and civilian sectors via GSA, SeaPort, and HCaTS contract vehicles.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Federal Government Training and Performance Improvement Services

NAICS

Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services (5416), Computer Systems Design Services (541512)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371)

akta.pro primary industry

Technical Enablement & Adoption Services (Change Management, Adoption, Champions) (BPAEANAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

IT, Systems & Tools Onboarding (Access, Apps, Security Basics) (EDABAOAE)

Keywords

• Federal training services
• Performance improvement consulting
• ELearning and microlearning
• AR/VR simulation training
• Human capital solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Alexandria

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, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Federal Government Professional Services: Carney generates revenue primarily through federal government contract vehicles providing training, learning, human capital, and organizational performance improvement services. Revenue comes from task orders under IDIQ contracts with various federal agencies.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Team Carney designs, develops, and delivers federal-government performance improvement, training, learning, and human capital solutions under its proprietary Performance Acceleration® methodology. Core service lines include custom eLearning and microlearning (notably the Cyber Awareness Challenge), AI-enabled workforce acceleration, AR/VR simulations and virtual worlds, learning analytics and performance support, instructor-led and virtual ILT design and delivery, Section 508-compliant accessibility design and Trusted Tester services, leadership development, mission-critical systems solutions, and program/portfolio management for defense and civilian agencies.

Product overview

Team Carney is a federal government performance improvement company founded in 1994 that offers a portfolio of interconnected solutions organized around three core pillars: Human Capital Solutions, Mission Critical Systems Solutions, and Program Management Office (PMO). The core offering is Performance Acceleration®, a methodology focused on measurable outcomes and sustainable improvement. The product portfolio includes Custom eLearning and Microlearning (featuring the award-winning Cyber Awareness Challenge serving 5M+ users), AI-Enabled Workforce Acceleration Solutions, Simulations/Games/Virtual Environments (including Virtual Worlds for Government), Learning Metrics/Analytics/Performance Support, ILT/vILT Design and Delivery, Section 508-Compliant Design and Development, Leadership Development, Customized Solution Development, and specialized domain training in Cybersecurity, Counterintelligence, and Human Intelligence. The company operates through multiple federal contract vehicles including GSA MAS, GSA HCaTS, SeaPort NxG, and HHS-FDA BPA.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Performance Acceleration®: The company's proprietary methodology and brand promise focused on helping individuals, teams, and organizations accelerate performance through training, learning solutions, and organizational improvement.

Products and services

• Performance Acceleration® Methodology Carney's core methodology that bridges learning, performance, and organizational results by focusing on measurable outcomes and sustainable improvement through training, organizational transformation, and technology solutions; delivered to federal government clients.
• Human Capital Solutions Comprehensive workforce readiness ecosystem integrating instructional design, leadership development, change management, and learning technologies including eLearning, LMS administration, and Section 508 compliance, offered to federal agency clients.
• Mission Critical Systems Solutions Mission-critical systems support combining advanced technologies, performance improvement methodologies, and specialized expertise to address complex operational challenges in dynamic government environments.
• Program Management Office (PMO) Disciplined, data-driven oversight ensuring complex federal initiatives are executed with precision, accountability, and strategic alignment through advanced management frameworks and continuous performance tracking.
• Custom eLearning and Microlearning Award-winning digital training solutions including the globally recognized Cyber Awareness Challenge, featuring expert instructional design, multimedia development, and AI-enabled personalization for adult learners in federal agencies.
• AI-Enabled Workforce Acceleration Solutions Solutions leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance workforce performance, increase productivity, and support informed decision-making including AI-powered learning, intelligent performance support, and generative AI integration.
• Simulations, Games, and Virtual Environments Advanced immersive training solutions including AR/VR, high-fidelity simulations, serious gaming, gamified learning, and digital twins that replicate real-world scenarios for performance-based assessment.
• Learning Metrics, Analytics, and Performance Support Dynamic learning ecosystem with advanced data analytics and AI to track skill retention, validate impact, and provide just-in-time performance support through dashboards, mobile apps, and augmented reality.
• Custom ILT/vILT and Webinar Design and Delivery Instructor-led and virtual instructor-led training design and delivery using ADDIE methodology for platforms like MS Teams, Zoom, and Adobe Connect, with AI-enabled tools for transcripts, summaries, and engagement analytics.
• Section 508-Compliant Design and Development Accessibility solutions led by DHS-certified Trusted Testers who evaluate and remediate eLearning modules, websites, videos, and guides to ensure compliance with Section 508 standards.
• Cyber Awareness Challenge Globally recognized award-winning training solution developed by Team Carney that builds defensive cybersecurity skills of over 5 million government and contractor personnel annually.
• Virtual Worlds for Government Secure virtual world platform for federal government training and collaboration, including vGov - the first secure virtual world platform available to all federal agencies.
• Leadership Development Continuous development framework promoting progressive leadership growth throughout careers with programs including Foundations of Leadership, The Collaborative Leader, and Leading with Authority.
• Counterintelligence Training Decade of experience delivering counterintelligence-specific training to federal government and defense partners, with full-time credentialed counterintelligence special agents for course development and delivery.
• Human Intelligence (HUMINT) Training HUMINT training and operational support for DoD, Intelligence Community, and federal agency partners with full-time staff of HUMINT professionals and leadership with 20+ years of managing DoD HUMINT professionals.
• Wellness and Legal Compliance Training High-impact learning solutions addressing health, wellness, and regulatory adherence for agencies including ICE, CBP, and DOJ covering suicide prevention, trauma-informed care, and workplace violence prevention.
• Customized Solution Development Tailored software development, systems integration and modernization, process improvement, workflow optimization, data management and analytics, and user-centered design using Agile methodologies.
• Program & Portfolio Management Comprehensive visibility and structured control over complex multi-project programs and strategic portfolios, aligning diverse stakeholder initiatives with agency goals to maximize return on investment.
• Risk, Compliance & Security Continuous compliance frameworks and proactive risk mitigation for regulated government environments, aligning with federal standards including NIST, CMMC Level 2, DHS Section 508, and DCAA rules.
• Change Management & Social Government Accelerated organizational transitions and system adoption through structured transition roadmaps, stakeholder impact assessments, communication programs, and collaborative networks for geographically dispersed teams.
• Strategy, Analysis & Predictive Readiness Organizational transition from reactive issue recovery to proactive strategic planning using empirical data modeling, SWOT and FMEA methodologies, and strategic analysis tools for evidence-based decision making.

Quantifiable outcome

• 45% reduction in development time compared to prior contract
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers33 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

AI capability13 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

32 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Advanced Computer Learning Company (ACLC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSolution partner providing complementary expertise in computer learning and training solutions.
• APQCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSolution partner providing benchmarking and best practice research expertise.
• BlackboardcoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology and Research partner providing learning management system integration.
• CACIcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSolution partner providing technology and professional services.
• ICFcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSolution partner providing consulting and technical services.
• LeidoscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSolution partner providing defense and intelligence solutions.
• ManTechcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSolution partner providing technology services and solutions.
• Management ConceptscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSolution partner providing training and professional development services, collaborated on FDIC and FAA programs.
• NGRAINcoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology and Research partner providing simulation and performance solutions.
• QinetiQcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSolution partner on US Army Combat Readiness/Safety Center programs including Commander's Toolbox and Composite Risk Management Tool.
• SAICcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSolution partner providing science and technology solutions.
• Alpha Omega Change Engineering (AOCE)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner
• Avatar PartnersminorStrategic or Co-development Partner
• BayFirst SolutionsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner
• Chi-ChackminorStrategic or Co-development Partner
• CI InternationalminorStrategic or Co-development Partner
• EmersonminorStrategic or Co-development Partner
• Far Ridgeline Engagements, Inc.minorStrategic or Co-development Partner
• FranklinCoveyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner
• Federal Leadership InstituteminorStrategic or Co-development Partner
• IterisminorStrategic or Co-development Partner
• JCTMminorStrategic or Co-development Partner
• Legatus6minorStrategic or Co-development Partner
• MARiminorStrategic or Co-development Partner
• New Editions ConsultingminorStrategic or Co-development Partner
• Oak Grove TechnologiesminorStrategic or Co-development Partner
• PACE LLCminorStrategic or Co-development Partner
• Plexus ScientificminorStrategic or Co-development Partner
• SynertexminorStrategic or Co-development Partner
• TerrestrisminorStrategic or Co-development Partner
• Tapestry TechnologiesminorStrategic or Co-development Partner
• ZolonTechminorStrategic or Co-development Partner

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Booz Allen Hamilton: Federal management and technology consulting firm with a substantial training, learning, and workforce development practice. Directly comparable as a large-scale federal training and human capital competitor.
• ICF International: Federal professional services firm with strong training, learning, and human capital practices serving civilian and defense agencies. Carney teams with ICF and overlaps in federal learning and change management work.
• SAIC: Large federal science and technology services prime with a training and learning solutions practice. SAIC is a Carney solution partner and a competitor for DoD/IC training and human capital contracts.
• ManTech International: Federal technology services prime serving defense, intelligence, and federal civilian agencies. ManTech is a Carney solution partner and competes for adjacent federal training and performance support work.
• CACI International: Federal IT and training services prime with deep DoD and intelligence community relationships. Carney partners with CACI and competes in similar federal training, simulation, and mission-support task orders.
• Leidos: Major federal services prime with a sizable training, learning, and human capital practice serving DoD and civilian agencies. Carney teams with Leidos as a solution partner and competes for overlapping federal training task orders.

Direct peers

• Aptima: Applied research and technology firm specializing in performance assessment, training technology, and human-machine teaming for DoD. Comparable in applying AI, simulations, and analytics to federal workforce performance improvement.
• Advanced Computer Learning Company (ACLC): Federal training and instructional systems design contractor closely comparable in size and mission to Carney. The two partner on federal learning programs and compete for similar DoD/IC training task orders.
• Management Concepts: Federal training and professional development provider serving agencies including FDIC and FAA. Direct comparable on training delivery, instructional design, and federal acquisition workforce training.
• CALIBRE Systems: Federal management consulting and training services firm supporting DoD and civilian agencies. Comparable in scale, federal focus, and human capital/training solution delivery.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/teamcarney
• Facebookfacebook.com/teamcarney
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/carney-inc.

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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