From our humble beginnings as an energy services subcontractor to competing for and winning some of the largest opportunities in the federal market, ECS’ success has always been driven by our people. Our staff of nearly 4,000 hard-working, bright, resilient, curious, and collaborative professionals bring their best selves to do mission-critical work every day.
ECS NAMED A TOP WORKPLACE BY WASHINGTON POST FOR SIXTH TIME | 2023
Because our people make all the difference both for us and for our customers, we’re not shy about how we invest in employee success at ECS. We’re committed to empowering our employees to advance their careers and make an impact in their communities.
Read on to learn how ECS has made investing in our people a cornerstone of our success for 30 years.
Learning, Growing, and Leading: Professional Development
Educational opportunities are key to cultivating our next generation of leaders and technical experts, and curiosity, drive, and professional development are at the core of our company culture. ECS offers annual reimbursement and cash bonuses to incentivize our employees to pursue training and education, including undergraduate and graduate degree courses, professional and technical programs, and other job-related certifications.
ECS also offers partial tuition reimbursement for new employees for up to four years of an advanced STEM degree.
Kicking Down Doors
Kicking Down Doors is a series highlighting the achievements of employees who are on the rise at ECS.
A Culture of Giving Back: ECS Cares | ECS Engage
At ECS, philanthropy and volunteering are central to our culture, which is why we have two philanthropic initiatives — ECS Cares and ECS Engage — dedicated to sponsoring employee volunteer activities, fundraising and raising awareness for a range of charitable causes, and awarding grants to employee-sponsored non-profit organizations. In 2022, ECS donated to a total of 41 organizations.
In 2022, ECS donated to a total of41 ORGANIZATIONS.
Girls Who Code | Calvary Women’s Services | AllStarCode | World Central Kitchen | CARE | Spark the Journey/CPE | Boys and Girls Club | Toys for Tots | Community Cooperative | Hurricane Ian Relief Fund | Winter Park Achievement Foundation | Capital Partners for Education | Tidewater Disaster Response | No One Left Behind | The Mint Project
Girls Who Code | Calvary Women’s Services | AllStarCode | World Central Kitchen | CARE | Spark the Journey/CPE | Boys and Girls Club | Toys for Tots | Community Cooperative | Hurricane Ian Relief Fund | Winter Park Achievement Foundation | Capital Partners for Education | Tidewater Disaster Response | No One Left Behind | The Mint Project
Bike MS – Oklahoma | Wolf Trap Animal Hospital | ImpactLife | Gifted Resource Council | Bike MS – Chesapeake Challenge | The RECing Crew | Capital Area Food Bank | Operation Renewed Hope | Army Aviation Museum Foundation | Girl Scouts Nations Capital | ARC of Frederick | The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | Better2gether | Equine Welfare Society
Bike MS – Oklahoma | Wolf Trap Animal Hospital | ImpactLife | Gifted Resource Council | Bike MS – Chesapeake Challenge | The RECing Crew | Capital Area Food Bank | Operation Renewed Hope | Army Aviation Museum Foundation | Girl Scouts Nations Capital | ARC of Frederick | The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | Better2gether | Equine Welfare Society
Assist with Helping Hands | Pathfinders for Autism | Campfire Critters Animal Sanctuary | C4K | Alzheimer’s Association | Equi-Kids Therapeutic Riding Program | LiftMeUp! | Next Steps Farms | The Trevor Project | Horses with a Mission | One More Wave | Homewood Center | ChildHelp | Make a Wish
Assist with Helping Hands | Pathfinders for Autism | Campfire Critters Animal Sanctuary | C4K | Alzheimer’s Association | Equi-Kids Therapeutic Riding Program | LiftMeUp! | Next Steps Farms | The Trevor Project | Horses with a Mission | One More Wave | Homewood Center | ChildHelp | Make a Wish
Fostering Innovation: ECS Pitch Day
ECS Pitch Day is an annual event in which our employees are encouraged to pitch ideas for a solution, service, or product that could have a significant impact on our customers and their missions. By providing a platform for real-time feedback and coaching and refining pitch techniques, ECS empowers our employees to develop and grow professionally. We also invest in their ideas, even bringing the best to life as real-world solutions, and offer cash incentives to help spark ingenuity.
Stronger Together:
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)
and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
Innovative solutions require a diverse set of viewpoints, ideas, and beliefs. In 2022, ECS implemented a strategic DEI Plan as part of a larger push to build a more inclusive, equitable, and accessible workplace.
To that end, we have 11 voluntary, employee-led ERGs (ranging from allies of those with disabilities to caregivers to military veterans) to serve as safe places for internal communities, promote the well-being of employees, and enable the growth of mutually beneficial relationships.
As ECS celebrates 30 years of investing in our people, we remain committed to empowering our employees with the tools to excel in every aspect of their professional lives.
