What Jovian Concepts does

Jovian Concepts, LLC is a Maryland-headquartered government contractor that delivers on-site technical services to the U.S. defense and intelligence community. Founded in 2007, the firm specializes in systems engineering, software development, signals intelligence (SIGINT) support, legal and privacy compliance, user-based testing, training auditing, and mission operations. Its customer base is concentrated in federal national security agencies, with additional support to commercial clients. The company operates from four locations—Hanover, MD (headquarters), Georgia, Florida, and Japan—and employs 101-250 staff drawn substantially from U.S. military veterans, cleared intel analysts, and credentialed professionals (ScrumMaster, Security+, PMP).

The company's go-to-market is structured around two prime contract vehicles—Maryland CATS+ and GSA IT Schedule 70—which enable direct procurement by federal and Maryland state/local agencies. Revenue is generated through multi-year, contract-based engagements negotiated via government procurement processes; pricing is not publicly disclosed. Distribution is achieved through direct relationships with U.S. Defense and Intelligence Community agencies, augmented by industry engagement (notably AFCEA Central Maryland) and sustained employer-brand positioning via ten consecutive years of Top Workplaces recognition and four consecutive HIRE Vets Medallion Awards (Platinum in 2024).

In February 2026, Jovian Concepts converted from Inc. to LLC, and in March 2026 received a strategic investment from Blue Fire Equity—a Washington, D.C.-based private investment firm focused on defense and government technology—as its first platform investment. The PE sponsor targets companies generating $10M-$20M in annual revenue, and management has stated an ambition to scale into a leading middle-tier competitor in the government services sector. Founder Richard Scheper, Ph.D. transitioned to a consulting role in connection with the transaction, with Corey Clatworthy assuming the President position.

Name

Jovian Concepts

Legal name

Jovian Concepts, LLC

Website

https://jovianconcepts.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Jovian Concepts is a Maryland-based government contractor providing on-site systems engineering, software development, SIGINT support, and compliance services to U.S. defense and intelligence agencies through prime contract vehicles (MD CATS+, GSA IT Schedule 70).

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Defense Contracting and Intelligence Technical Services

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (5415), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Strategy & IT Advisory (BPAEAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Data Security & Privacy Managed Services (DLP/Encryption) (BPAEADAL)

Keywords

• Defense contracting services
• Intelligence community support
• Systems engineering services
• Government technical services
• SIGINT systems support

Headquarters

HQ city

Columbia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government Technical Services: Jovian Concepts generates revenue through providing technical and intelligence services to U.S. defense and intelligence community. The company operates as a prime contractor holding vehicles such as MD CATS+ and GSA IT Schedule 70, delivering engineering, technical, and operational solutions to federal national security customers.
2. Defense and Intelligence Services: Revenue is generated from delivering on-site technical services including systems engineering, software development, mission operations support, and technical compliance services to defense, cyber security, intelligence, and commercial customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Jovian Concepts is a government contractor that provides on-site intelligence technical services to U.S. defense and intelligence community agencies. Its core offerings span Systems Engineering, Mission Operations, Software Development, User-Based Testing, Legal and Privacy Compliance, Training Auditing, and Technical Support, delivered by subject matter experts under prime contracts such as MD CATS+ and GSA IT Schedule 70. The company specializes in SIGINT (Signals Intelligence) systems and data privacy compliance for national security missions.

Product overview

Jovian Concepts is a services-based company that provides intelligence technical services to U.S. defense and intelligence community agencies. The company delivers on-site technical services including software development, systems engineering, mission operations, user-based testing, legal and privacy compliance support, training auditing, and technical support. Their service offerings are delivered through prime contract vehicles including MD CATS+ and GSA IT Schedule 70. The company specializes in supporting defense, cyber security, intelligence, and commercial customers with a focus on SIGINT systems and data privacy compliance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Systems Engineering Services On-site systems engineering solutions for national security and federal customers, providing technical expertise in support of defense operations.
• Software Development Services Custom software development services for government and defense applications, delivered under federal contract vehicles.
• SIGINT Systems Support Signals intelligence (SIGINT) systems support for intelligence community operations, a domain specialization for the company.
• Mission Operations Support Mission operations support delivered on-site to U.S. defense and intelligence customers, addressing critical mission and planning needs.
• User-Based Testing Services Testing services for government technology systems, including user-based testing across federal customer programs.
• Legal and Privacy Compliance Support Data privacy compliance services ensuring adherence to federal regulations for government and intelligence community customers.
• Training Auditing Services Training auditing services delivered to federal customers to support workforce readiness and compliance verification.
• Technical Support Services General technical support services provided on-site to government agencies and intelligence community customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Named Top Workplace for 10 consecutive years
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, moderate and minor.

• MD CATS+coreOthersMD CATS+ (Maryland Combined Acquisitions Tracking System) is a prime contract vehicle through which Jovian Concepts provides technical services to Maryland state and local government agencies.
• GSA IT Schedule 70coreOthersGSA IT Schedule 70 is a federal government procurement vehicle providing pre-negotiated pricing for IT services, enabling Jovian Concepts to provide software development and technical services across federal agencies.
• AFCEA Central MarylandmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerJovian Concepts actively participates in AFCEA Central Maryland Chapter events including Women in AFCEA (WIA), Women in Intelligence Group (WIIG), game nights, Galentine's socials, and STEM scholarship 5K races. The company hosts networking events at their headquarters.
• U.S. Department of LaborminorOthersThe Department of Labor administers the HIRE Vets Medallion Award program. Jovian Concepts has received this award for four consecutive years, demonstrating commitment to veteran recruitment and retention.
• Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC)moderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerJovian Concepts maintains an ongoing partnership with CCBC supporting STEM education through scholarships, golf tournament fundraising, and student pantry programs. Company president Dr. Richard Scheper serves on the CCBC Board of Trustees appointed by Maryland Governor.
• American Red CrossmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerJovian Concepts has a long-standing partnership with the American Red Cross, hosting annual golf tournaments benefiting the Service to the Armed Forces program and participating in disaster relief campaigns.
• CyberbatminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJovian Concepts partners with Cyberbat for annual Charity Poker Tournament events supporting community causes.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• COLSA Corporation: Mid-tier defense IT services firm of comparable size with cleared workforce supporting U.S. Air Force, Army, and intelligence community programs. Highly comparable business model of on-site systems engineering, software development, and mission support delivered through prime contracts.
• Applied Insight: Mid-tier cleared IT services company focused on mission-critical infrastructure, cloud, and analytics for federal intelligence and defense customers. Directly comparable in target customer (IC/DoD), cleared delivery model, and prime contract structure.
• Eqlipse Technologies: Mid-tier defense IT and cyber services firm serving IC and DoD customers with a similar cleared-workforce, on-site services model. Directly comparable in customer segment (IC/DoD), capabilities (SIGINT-adjacent cyber), and growth-stage positioning.
• ECS Federal (ASGN Federal): Mid-tier federal IT services provider within ASGN, delivering systems engineering, software development, and cyber solutions to DoD, IC, and federal civilian customers. Closely comparable in services portfolio, customer mix, and prime contract delivery approach.

Broad incumbents

• ManTech International: Larger, publicly traded defense IT services incumbent specializing in systems engineering, cyber, SIGINT, and intelligence programs for DoD/IC. Comparable capabilities and customer base, but operates at much greater scale and broader portfolio scope.
• CACI International: Large publicly traded defense/intel IT services incumbent providing systems engineering, software development, and mission support to DoD and IC. Comparable capabilities and customer base at significantly greater scale and broader portfolio.
• SAIC: Large publicly traded federal IT and defense services incumbent delivering systems engineering, software development, and digital solutions to DoD, IC, and federal civilian customers. Highly comparable services but at much broader scale and portfolio scope.
• Booz Allen Hamilton: Large publicly traded defense and intelligence consulting/services incumbent providing systems engineering, cyber, SIGINT, and mission analytics. Comparable in defense/IC services focus and capability set, but operates at substantially greater scale and as a broad portfolio player.
• Leidos: Largest publicly traded defense IT services incumbent providing systems integration, software development, and mission solutions to DoD and IC. Comparable in services portfolio and customer set, but at vastly greater scale and across a much broader portfolio.
• Peraton: Mid-to-large private defense and intelligence services firm delivering systems engineering, cyber, and mission support to DoD/IC. Comparable in customer focus and services mix, but operates at meaningfully greater scale and broader portfolio scope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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