What Corner Alliance does

Corner Alliance, Inc. is a Washington, D.C.-based federal management consulting firm founded in 2007 that delivers professional services to U.S. government agencies. The firm supports the Department of Commerce, NIST, DHS (including CISA and S&T), FEMA, NTIA, HHS, NIH, DOE, USDA, and Treasury across digital transformation, broadband equity and digital divide programs, public safety communications, AI governance, grants management, program management, and stakeholder engagement. It operates as a small business under GSA OASIS SB Pool 1 (management consulting) and Pool 3 (engineering services) contract vehicles, and holds CMMI Level 3 appraisal and ISO 9001 certification as quality management credentials. Long-tenured engagements include support of NIST's Public Safety Communications Research (PSCR) program since 2016, the 2022 NTIA Office of Internet Connectivity and Growth contract for broadband expansion under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, and a DHS S&T Long-Range Broad Agency Announcement award for an Alerts, Warnings, and Notifications guidance tool supporting FEMA's IPAWS office.

The firm's service portfolio comprises AI Governance (a three-phase framework launched in January 2026 — 90-Day Sprint, Governance Framework Build-Out, and Full Lifecycle Governance with an AI Foundry PMO), Digital Transformation, Mission Driven Project Management, Broadband Services, Public Safety Services, Program Management Services using PMBOK, Agile, and Lean Six Sigma methodologies, Stakeholder Engagement Services (virtual and in-person), and Grants Management Services. Revenue is generated through time-and-materials and task-order professional services contracts competed via OASIS SB and direct agency vehicles; the firm does not sell licensed software or subscription products.

The company is privately held with no disclosed institutional investors, PE ownership, or parent company. Leadership transitioned in January 2025 when Jayme Baumgardner was promoted from President to CEO, succeeding founder Alan Pentz (who moved to a part-time strategic advisory role after 17+ years). In May-June 2026, the firm added three new directors (Consulting, Technology & Innovation, Growth Operations) and was ranked No. 1976 on the 2023 Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies.

Name

Corner Alliance

Legal name

Corner Alliance, Inc.

Website

https://corneralliance.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Corner Alliance is a Washington, D.C.-based federal government management consulting firm serving U.S. agencies with digital transformation, AI governance, broadband, public safety, program management, and stakeholder engagement services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Federal Government Management Consulting

NAICS

Other Management Consulting Services (541618)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Services-Management Services (8741)

akta.pro primary industry

Instrumentation, Controls & Automation Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAM)

Keywords

• Federal government consulting
• Management consulting services
• Program management support
• AI governance advisory
• Digital transformation consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Federal Government Consulting Services: Corner Alliance generates revenue through professional services contracts with federal government agencies, using GSA OASIS SB Pool 1 and Pool 3 contract vehicles to compete for task orders in consulting, program management, project management, strategic planning, and technical assistance.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Corner Alliance is a Washington, D.C.-based federal government management consulting firm that delivers professional services to U.S. federal agencies through GSA OASIS SB contract vehicles. Its portfolio includes Digital Transformation, Mission Driven Project Management, Broadband Services (including grants management for digital equity), Public Safety Services, Program Management Services, Stakeholder Engagement Services, and Grants Management Services. Its flagship current offering is the AI Governance Service Offering, a three-phase full-lifecycle framework for responsible AI adoption by federal agencies.

Product overview

Corner Alliance is a Federal government consulting firm offering a portfolio of professional services rather than a single unified software product. The core offering is the AI Governance Service Offering, a structured three-phase framework that helps agencies assess AI readiness, build governance frameworks, and sustain operational AI oversight. Supporting service offerings include Digital Transformation (IT modernization), Mission Driven Project Management (PMO and automation), Broadband Services (grants management and strategic planning for digital equity), Public Safety Services, Stakeholder Engagement (in-person and virtual), and Grants Management Services. These services share common methodologies including PMBOK, Agile, and Lean Six Sigma practices, and are delivered to agencies including Department of Commerce, DHS, FEMA, NIST, Treasury, and HHS.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• AI Governance Service Offering A full-lifecycle AI governance framework for U.S. Federal agencies, delivered in three phases: 90-Day AI Governance Sprint, Governance Framework Build-Out, and Full Lifecycle Governance (with an AI Foundry PMO, dashboards, and compliance reporting). Designed for federal program offices that need to adopt and oversee AI in line with national policy directives.
• Digital Transformation Services Helps U.S. Federal agencies modernize IT systems, harness data, and drive innovation to better serve the public and stay ahead of change. Targets federal program offices responsible for IT modernization and digital service delivery.
• Mission Driven Project Management Enables Federal agencies to streamline decision-making and operations with smart tools and automation, improving speed, visibility, and mission success. Built for federal program managers seeking PMO and automation support.
• Broadband Services Supports Federal agencies with broadband programs closing the Digital Divide, including expert grants management and administration, strategic planning, technical assistance, and legislative and policy analysis. Built for federal broadband program offices (e.g., NTIA OICG, BEAD, Middle Mile, State Digital Equity programs).
• Public Safety Services Connects Federal programs to public safety requirements to enhance operations and leverage emerging technologies nationwide, building resilient and safe communities through effective programs. Targets federal public safety program offices (e.g., NIST PSCR, DHS S&T, FEMA IPAWS).
• Program Management Services Provides PMO support using PMBOK, Agile, and Lean Six Sigma methodologies, including program summary dashboards, reporting, project planning, impact and performance assessments, and strategy and technology roadmapping. Built for federal program offices that need structured PMO support.
• Stakeholder Engagement Services Provides in-person and virtual stakeholder engagement, including workshops, conferences, roundtable discussions, webinars, interviews, focus groups, online surveys, virtual tours, and digital conferences, to gather feedback and build government-community connections. Targets federal program offices needing community and industry outreach.
• Grants Management Services Supports Federal agencies across the full grants lifecycle, from Notice of Funding Opportunity development through post-award management, including NOFO creation, merit review, selection, award, and compliance oversight. Built for federal grant-making agencies administering cooperative agreements and discretionary grants.

Named customers10 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 June 2022Corner Alliance was awarded a program development and administrative services contract with NTIA to support the Office of Internet Connectivity and Growth (OICG) in expanding high-speed internet access under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Partnership includes stakeholder outreach, branding, messaging, and educational workshops for BEAD, Middle Mile, and State Digital Equity programs.
• National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 November 2021Corner Alliance supports NIST's Communications Technology Laboratory through a joint working group with NSF and DoD to identify next generation wireless R&D gaps. The partnership builds on Corner Alliance's work with NIST's Public Safety Communications Research (PSCR) program since 2016, providing program management, stakeholder engagement, and technology strategy services.
• Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 February 2021Corner Alliance provides strategic support services for DHS CISA's Cyber Security Division and Capacity Building Sub-Division, including capability-based assessments, organizational structure analysis, strategic roadmap development, and functional requirements analysis under OASIS SB Pool 1.
• Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science & Technology DirectoratecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 February 2021Through DHS S&T's Long-Range Broad Agency Announcement (LRBAA) program, Corner Alliance was awarded a contract for research and development of an Alerts, Warnings, and Notifications (AWN) Guidance Tool, supporting FEMA's IPAWS office and first responder alerting capabilities.
• Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorner Alliance supports FEMA's Integrated Public Alert Warning System (IPAWS) through DHS S&T projects, helping emergency managers create effective alerting programs and promoting the IPAWS Program Planning Toolkit to public safety agencies.
• General Services Administration (GSA)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCorner Alliance holds GSA OASIS SB Pool 1 and Pool 3 contracts, enabling access to federal government-wide acquisition vehicles for professional services including consulting, engineering services, program management, and strategic support.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Analytic Services Inc. (ANSER): ANSER is a Falls Church, VA-based not-for-profit federal management consulting organization providing strategic planning, program management, and analytical services to defense and civilian agencies — comparable to Corner Alliance in mission-driven federal consulting focus.
• LMI: LMI (Logistics Management Institute) is a Tysons, VA-based federal management consulting firm providing strategy, analytics, and program management services to defense, civilian, and intelligence agencies — closely comparable in size, federal focus, and service mix to Corner Alliance.
• M Powered Strategies: M Powered Strategies is a Washington, D.C.-based small business providing management consulting, program management, and digital transformation services to federal agencies — directly comparable to Corner Alliance's federal consulting portfolio and small-business contract vehicle profile.
• Savan Group: Savan Group is a small, Washington D.C.-area federal management and IT consulting firm delivering digital transformation, data analytics, and program management to civilian agencies — closely comparable to Corner Alliance in size, federal focus, and digital transformation offerings.
• TISTA Science & Technology Corporation: TISTA is a Rockville, MD-based small business providing IT, program management, and digital transformation services to federal civilian and defense agencies — comparable to Corner Alliance in size, contract vehicles, and federal consulting focus.
• CALIBRE Systems: CALIBRE Systems is an Alexandria, VA-based federal management consulting and systems engineering firm serving defense, homeland security, and civilian agencies with program management, training, and strategic communications — directly comparable to Corner Alliance's federal consulting profile.

Broad incumbents

• ICF International: ICF International is a publicly traded global consulting and digital services firm with a large federal practice spanning digital transformation, energy, environment, and public safety — overlapping Corner Alliance's federal digital transformation and public safety offerings but at substantially greater scale.
• Deloitte Government & Public Services: Deloitte's Government & Public Services practice is one of the largest federal consulting providers, offering strategy, technology, and human capital services across federal agencies — competing with Corner Alliance for AI governance, digital transformation, and management consulting work at much greater scale.
• Booz Allen Hamilton: Booz Allen Hamilton is one of the largest U.S. federal management and technology consulting firms, serving defense, civilian, and intelligence agencies — competing for the same federal consulting and AI governance opportunities as Corner Alliance but with vastly greater scale and resources.
• Akima: Akima is a federal services holding company providing IT, program management, and operations support across federal civilian, defense, and intelligence customers — comparable to Corner Alliance in federal focus, with broader scale and additional service lines.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CornerAlliance

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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