J3 Consulting

What J3 Consulting does

J3 Consulting LLC is a woman-owned, SBA 8(a)-certified and EDWOSB federal IT services firm headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with a regional office in Washington, DC. Founded in 2013, the company delivers Data and AI solutions to U.S. federal civilian agencies, with primary customers spanning USDA (DISC, FPAC/NRCS, OCIO), the Department of the Treasury (T-Cloud), the IRS Cybersecurity division, and GSA. Its portfolio of six core services — AI-Driven Analytics, Agile Acquisition, Cloud Services & Security SaaS (SOCaaS/MDR), AWS Cloud Capabilities, IT Modernization, and Cybersecurity Engineering — combines federal program management with applied AI/ML, RPA on Microsoft environments, Zero Trust architecture (aligned to Executive Order 14028, NIST, FedRAMP), and managed security operations.

The company monetizes primarily through professional services on time-and-materials and fixed-price federal contracts, supplemented by reseller economics on hyperscaler and security-vendor product transactions. Distribution runs through a layered federal-contract stack including GSA Schedule GS-02F-172AA, the USDA SMART BPA (awarded September 2024), OASIS+ HUBZone via LIT JV, and partner channels with SAIC (Treasury T-Cloud reseller role), Carahsoft, TD Synnex, Trustwave Government Solutions, and the Tech Theory Mentor-Protégé Joint Venture with Planet Technologies. Notable technical components include the Business Value Excellerator (BVX), a trained model deployed on AWS SageMaker with an Amplify-built interface for SAFe business-value scoring, and SOCaaS with vendor-claimed 90% false-positive reduction.

J3 employs between 11 and 50 professionals and has grown from zero revenue to a self-described multi-million-dollar enterprise under President & CEO Jeannie Jones-Ledford. Recognition includes multiple Inc. 5000 placements (2025 most recent), USDA REE Small Business of the Year, AWS Select Tier Partner status, and Arctas's 2026 USDA-Focused Small Businesses to Know list. The firm operates with a 100% remote delivery model and has no disclosed external institutional ownership.

Name

J3 Consulting

Legal name

J3 Consulting LLC

Website

https://j3llc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

J3 Consulting LLC is a woman-owned, SBA 8(a)/EDWOSB federal IT services firm delivering AI-driven analytics, cloud, cybersecurity, and IT modernization to U.S. civilian agencies, primarily USDA, Treasury, and IRS, through GSA Schedule, BPA, and reseller channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Federal IT Consulting Services

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Management Consulting Services (54161), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (51821)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

Strategy & IT Advisory (BPAEAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

DevOps, SRE & Platform Engineering Consulting (BPAHAEAK), Cybersecurity & Identity Consulting (BPAHAEAG), ERP, CRM & Enterprise Applications Consulting (BPAHAEAI)

Keywords

• Federal IT consulting
• Cloud modernization services
• Cybersecurity engineering
• Agile acquisition support
• Government cloud resale

Headquarters

HQ city

Reston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

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 IT Services: J3 provides comprehensive IT services to federal agencies including program management, cybersecurity, cloud modernization, and systems engineering through various contract vehicles (GSA Schedule, USDA BPA, OASIS+). Revenue generated through time-and-materials and fixed-price contract arrangements.
2. Cloud Resale and Distribution: As an authorized reseller of Trustwave Government Solutions products and cloud services partner (AWS, Azure, GCP, IBM), J3 resells cloud infrastructure and security products to government clients.
3. Consulting Services: Advisory and assistance services (A&AS), engineering services, acquisition support, and strategic program management for federal agencies.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

J3 Consulting is a woman-owned SBA 8(a) federal contractor delivering Data and AI solutions to U.S. government agencies through six integrated core services: AI-Driven Analytics, Agile Acquisition, Cloud Services & Security SaaS (SOCaaS/MDR), AWS Cloud Capabilities, IT Modernization, and Cybersecurity Engineering. The company also acts as an authorized cloud and cybersecurity product reseller (AWS, Azure, GCP, IBM, Trustwave) and operates the Tech Theory Mentor-Protégé Joint Venture with Planet Technologies.

Product overview

J3 Consulting is a woman-owned SBA 8(a) firm delivering Data and AI solutions through a portfolio of six integrated core services. AI-Driven Analytics provides real-time metrics and predictive risk assessments. Agile Acquisition combines acquisition innovation with RPA for 30% process time reduction. Cloud Services & Security SaaS offers SOCaaS and MDR with AI-driven threat detection. AWS Cloud Capabilities provides unified cloud spend management through Select Tier Partnership with BVX for SAFe. IT Modernization delivers Zero Trust architecture and cloud migration. Cybersecurity Engineering provides FedRAMP-aligned security architecture and Red Team services through Trustwave SpiderLabs partnership. The Tech Theory MPJV extends access to GSA MAS contract for small business set-asides.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Tech Theory: SBA-certified 8(a) Mentor-Protégé Joint Venture between J3 Consulting and Planet Technologies, delivering transformative technology services including application development, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and agile acquisition to U.S. government agencies.

Products and services

• AI-Driven Analytics AI-powered analytics integrating security into the development lifecycle through real-time metrics, predictive risk assessments, and automated compliance monitoring for federal agencies.
• Agile Acquisition Data-driven acquisition support combining acquisition innovation and Robotic Process Automation to streamline procurement, featuring COR support, acquisition planning documentation, and workflow automation that cuts process time by 30%.
• Cloud Services & Security SaaS Managed security offerings including SOCaaS with 24/7 threat monitoring, AI-driven SIEM/SOAR optimization, and Managed Detection and Response (MDR) for endpoint protection with up to 90% false positive reduction.
• AWS Cloud Capabilities AWS-focused cloud services through Select Tier Partnership providing unified cloud spend management, billing consolidation, access to higher pricing tiers, and Business Value Excellerator (BVX) for SAFe environments.
• IT Modernization

Quantifiable outcome

• 30% reduction in process time through Robotic Process Automation (RPA)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 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

Integration5 records

AI capability6 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• Trustwave Government SolutionscoreTechnology or Integration · 14 January 2026J3 partners with Trustwave Government Solutions (LevelBlue company) to deliver Red Team exercises, penetration testing, and security assessments for federal clients. The partnership leverages Trustwave's SpiderLabs team for advanced adversarial capabilities, combining with J3's cloud engineering expertise and Zero Trust architecture delivery.
• SAICcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026J3 was chosen by SAIC as the cloud reseller for the T-Cloud contract - a $1.3 billion, single-source, seven-year contract with the Department of Treasury. J3 facilitates adoption of enhanced cloud services including Amazon, Azure, GCP, and IBM cloud platforms.
• CarahsoftcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCarahsoft supports J3 in providing Amazon, Azure, and GCP cloud services to government clients. Carahsoft has invested significant effort in helping J3 participate in large cloud deals.
• TD SynnexsecondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTD Synnex assists J3 with IBM cloud services distribution for government clients.
• Planet TechnologiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJ3 formed Tech Theory, an SBA-certified 8(a) Mentor-Protégé Joint Venture with Planet Technologies. Tech Theory holds a GSA Multiple Award Schedule contract and combines J3's expertise with Planet's resources to deliver technology services to government agencies.
• Risen OnesecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerJ3 partnered with Risen One for USDA FPAC NRCS projects including Esri Project Coordination and the NRCS Mobile Tool, focusing on mobile and geospatial technologies for conservation.
• Amazon Web Services (AWS)coreTechnology or IntegrationJ3 is an AWS Select Tier Partner providing unified cloud spend management, aggregation services, and maximum impact for government agencies. As an AWS partner, J3 helps agencies access higher pricing tiers and optimize cloud investments.
• LIT JV LLCsecondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJ3 is a member of the LIT JV LLC team on the OASIS+ HUBZone contract, providing access to federal agencies seeking HUBZone small businesses for IT services.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Leidos: Large federal IT and digital modernization prime with significant USDA, IRS, and Treasury footprint. Comparable in cloud, cyber, and AI service lines, with the scale J3 lacks.
• Booz Allen Hamilton: Major federal IT, cybersecurity, and AI consulting incumbent supporting Treasury, USDA, IRS, and DoD. Relevant as the established competitor J3 will increasingly face once 8(a) program graduation transitions it to open competition.
• SAIC: Federal systems integrator and prime contractor on the $1.3B T-Cloud contract that J3 resells for. Highly comparable in IT modernization, cloud, and cybersecurity services to federal civilian agencies, but vastly larger scale and the prime counterparty on J3's largest engagement.
• ECS Federal (ECS Group, ASGN): Larger, established federal IT and cybersecurity services provider and SBA set-aside partner with broad coverage across USDA, DoD, and intel customers. Comparable as a federal civilian IT/cyber incumbent, but at significantly greater scale than J3.

Others

• Trustwave Government Solutions: Federal cybersecurity product and services partner with which J3 has a core reseller and Red Team partnership. Relevant as the technology/threat-intel counterpart that enables J3's cybersecurity practice rather than as a head-to-head competitor.
• Carahsoft: Government IT distribution partner that supports J3 in delivering AWS, Azure, and GCP cloud services to federal customers. Comparable as the channel ecosystem through which J3 monetizes its T-Cloud role rather than as a direct competitor.

Direct peers

• Planet Technologies: Mid-sized federal IT services firm and J3's formal Mentor-Protégé JV partner under Tech Theory LLC. Operates the same SBA 8(a)/Microsoft-focused federal IT services playbook, with overlapping USDA, GSA, and federal civilian customers — making it the closest comparable peer in the small-federal-IT-services segment.
• Ashburn Consulting: Small federal IT consulting firm with comparable SBA certifications delivering cloud, cybersecurity, and digital services to federal civilian agencies — same target segment and similar size profile as J3.
• Octo Consulting (now Maximus Octo): Veteran SBA 8(a)-origin federal digital services and IT modernization firm serving USDA, DHS, VA, and Treasury — highly comparable to J3 in customer base, SBA status legacy, and AI/cloud/Zero Trust delivery focus, though now owned by Maximus.
• Daston Corporation: Small SBA 8(a) federal IT services firm providing cloud, cyber, and program management support to IRS, Treasury, and USDA — directly analogous in size, certifications, and customer base to J3.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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