Who We Are

Founded in 1975, AMERICAN SYSTEMS is one of the largest employee-owned companies in the United States. Based in the Washington, D.C., suburb of Chantilly, Virginia, AMERICAN SYSTEMS is a government services contractor focused on delivering Strategic Solutions to complex national priority programs.

 
 
 
 
“I share my insights in an open and collaborative environment to better AMERICAN SYSTEMS.””
— Srinivas R., Director of IT Services
 
 
 

Culture

As a team, we have a common goal and synergy among our people that starts with our customers. We are dedicated to their missions as well as our own. We are motivated to exceed their requirements in every task. We are committed to maintaining the highest levels of service possible.

We largely attribute our growth to this unwavering, can-do attitude. Since becoming a majority-owned ESOP in 1997*, we have grown annually, thanks to the hard work and enthusiasm of our employee-owners, our strong set of core values and beliefs and our solid vision and mission.

*100% Employee-Owned since 2015

Mission

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is a privately-held, employee-owned, professional, technical and IT services provider. We apply diverse and innovative teams of professionals to enable our customers to accomplish their missions successfully.

Vision

To provide our nation’s priority programs high-end mission essential and information engineering services. We will…

...be recognized as a diverse team of talented professionals with unmatched expertise.

....be a preferred employer by creating a culture of trust that is balanced, supportive and committed to teamwork, leadership & continuous improvement.

...live our values every day!

Community 

AMERICAN SYSTEMS prides itself on living our core values every day and takes its commitment to these values seriously, particularly our Community Service value. As a Caring Company, AMERICAN SYSTEMS continues to formally support charities focused on Education, Health Issues, and Military Veterans.

Quality

As employee-owners, we take quality personally. We focus on quality, so we deliver quality. Every day. On every task. Our quality reflects our people, our commitment, and our philosophy.

Our Corporate Quality Objectives:

  • Achieving Customer Satisfaction

  • Providing for Continuous Improvement

  • Promoting Business Integrity

  • Creating Valued Relationships

  • Establishing a Quality-Based Culture

Ethics

We are committed to the highest standards of ethical conduct in all that we do. We believe that honesty and integrity are the foundations of an excellent company which is what we strive to be. We want to excel in every aspect of our business and approach every challenge with a determination to succeed. We strive daily to maintain a culture of integrity and compliance in all of our business activities. We will always conduct business so that AMERICAN SYSTEMS upholds a valued reputation as an honest and law-abiding organization, alert to its responsibilities in all areas of business.

Read our Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (PDF). 

 
 
 
 

Leadership

"The supreme quality for leadership is unquestionably integrity. Without it, no real success is possible, no matter whether it is on a section gang, a football field, in an army, or in an office." - Dwight D. Eisenhower

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Board of Directors

In addition to John C. Steckel, Vice Chairman, and Chris Braccio, the following independent members serve on the AMERICAN SYSTEMS Board of Directors.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Certifications

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ISO 27001:2013 Certified (February 2021)

AMERICAN SYSTEMS has achieved ISO 27001:2013 certification. February 2021

AMERICAN SYSTEMS operates a centralized information security management system (ISMS) program for all employees.  The goal of our ISMS is to reduce risks and threats to customer and company information, reduce the likelihood of an accidental security incident or breach, and improve the effectiveness and efficiency of security and privacy management at AMERICAN SYSTEMS.

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ISO 20000-1:2018 Certified (February 2021)

AMERICAN SYSTEMS has achieved ISO 20000-1:2018 certification for its Chantilly, VA, National Services Directorate (NSD).

The Service Management System (SMS) within AMERICAN SYSTEMS supports services to commercial and government clients as defined within our service catalog. The goal of our SMS is to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of delivered services through a formalized service management program. Our SMS helps to standardize the way we deliver and manage services, establish a consistent customer experience, and provide baselines for continuous improvement.

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ISO 9001:2015 Certified (1999 - Present)

Our certified Quality Management System (QMS) is applicable to Project Management disciplines for external customers and corporate support services.

AMERICAN SYSTEMS operates all customer focused programs and internal corporate management processes to strict quality standards. Selected programs and corporate managed processes have been individually audited and are currently included within the scope of our ISO 9001:2015 registration.

CMMI Maturity Level 3 - Development and Services (DEV since 2012; SVC since 2018)

Quality Appraisal Validates Company’s Continuous Improvement Culture

AMERICAN SYSTEMS’ programs under Operations/Support and Strategic Solutions have been appraised at CMMI Maturity Level 3 for both Development and Services by API Process Improvements.

AS9100D Quality Certification (2018 - Present)

Company’s California, MD, Directorate Adds Aerospace Quality Management System Certification to Existing ISO Quality Standard

AMERICAN SYSTEMS has achieved AS9100D Certification for its California, MD, Engineering and Analytical Solutions Directorate (EASD).

AS9100D is an aerospace quality management system that incorporates the ISO 9001:2015 standard and adds additional quality and safety requirements. AS9100D was established by the International Aerospace Quality Group (IAQG) in order to enhance the quality, on-time delivery, and performance of defense and aerospace organizations. The scope includes the design, development, testing, integration, production, and installation of aircraft avionics, parts, and components.

NSA CSfC Trusted Integrator (2015 - Present)

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Cisco Gold Partner (2019 - Present)

 
 
 
 

Recognition & Awards

AMERICAN SYSTEMS has an outstanding track record of customer satisfaction and demonstrated success, resulting in numerous awards for growth, community service, and industry excellence. 

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2023

  • Top Workplaces USA 2023 - Energage

  • Top Workplaces 2023 - The Washington Post

  • Top Workplaces 2023 - Hampton Roads - Inside Business

  • Top Workplaces 2023 - Connecticut - Hartford Courant

  • Top 100 Government Contractors - Washington Technology

  • Top 10 Military Friendly® Employer – Military Friendly®

  • Military Friendly® Spouse Employer – Military Friendly®

  • Military Friendly® Brand – Military Friendly®

  • Military Friendly® Company - Military Friendly®

  • Top 50 Government Technology Contractors – Washington Business Journal

  • Top 50 Private Companies - Washington Business Journal

  • 5 Star Employer - VETS Indexes

  • Gold Award - United States Department of Labor, HIRE Vets Medallion Program

  • Best for Vets: Employers - Military Times

  • Official V3 Certified Company – Virginia Values Veterans (V3)

  • Best of the Best, Top Veteran-Friendly Companies – US Veterans Magazine

  • Gold Stevie® Winner, Best Use of Video for Learning - 2023 Stevie® Awards for Great Employers

  • Gold Stevie® Winner, Achievement in Compliance Training - 2023 Stevie® Awards for Great Employers

2022

2021

2020

2019

  • Top 100 Government Contractors - Washington Technology

  • Virginia Values Veterans – Official V3 Certified Company

  • Best for Vets: Employers - Military Times

  • Top 50 Private Companies - Washington Business Journal

  • Top 50 Government Technology Contractors – Washington Business Journal

  • Northern Virginia Family Service CARE (Companies As Responsive Employers) Award

  • Best of the Best, Top Veteran-Friendly Companies – US Veterans Magazine

  • #3 Best Companies for Veterans - Monster/Military.com

  • HIRE Vets Gold Medallion Award - United States Department of Labor

  • Gold Stevie® Winner, Achievement in Workforce Development and Learning - 2019 Stevie Awards for Great Employers

  • Official V3 Certified Company – Virginia Values Veterans

  • Gold Employer - Military Friendly®

2018

  • Top 10 Military Friendly® Employer - Military Friendly®

  • Northern Virginia Family Service CARE (Companies As Responsive Employers) Award

  • Top 50 Government Technology Contractors – Washington Business Journal

  • Official V3 Certified Company – Virginia Values Veterans

  • MVP Award for Most Inspiring Workplace Culture for Veterans – Virginia Values Veterans

  • Breakthrough Award for Most Innovative Retention Program for Veterans – Virginia Values Veterans

  • Top 50 Private Companies - Washington Business Journal

  • Best of the Best, Top Veteran-Friendly Companies – U.S. Veterans Magazine

2017

2016

2015

  • 2015 Northern Virginia Family Service CARE (Companies As Responsive Employers) Award

  • Top 50 Government Technology Contractors - Washington Business Journal

  • Top 100 Simulation and Training Companies - Military Training Technology Magazine

  • Top 50 Private Companies - Washington Business Journal

2014

  • 2014 Government Contractor of the Year (greater than $300 Million) - 12th Annual Greater Washington Government Contractor Awards

  • 2014 Northern Virginia Family Service CARE (Companies As Responsive Employers) Award

  • Partner of the Year - Small and Emerging Contractors Advisory Forum

  • Top 50 Government Technology Contractors - Washington Business Journal

  • Top 50 Private Companies - Washington Business Journal

  • Top 100 Simulation and Training Companies - Military Training Technology Magazine

  • Strategic Alignment Award - 2014 Human Resource Leadership Awards of Greater Washington

  • Innovation Award - 2014 Human Resource Leadership Awards of Greater Washington

2013

  • InformationWeek 500 List of Top Technology Innovators

  • 2013 Northern Virginia Family Service CARE (Companies As Responsive Employers) Award

  • GSA Mentor of the Year

  • Solution Provider 500 - highest producing integrators and solution providers in the IT channel - CRN magazine

  • Top 100 Simulation and Training Companies - Military Training Technology Magazine

 
 

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