People first. Since 1997.
Our mission is protecting the nation's most important assets: our people. For 29 years, that conviction has shaped every solution we've built for the intelligence, diplomatic, homeland, and military communities.
Founded and headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia.
Hired for. Lived daily. No exceptions.
Our mission is protecting the nation's most important assets: our people.
Built in Alexandria. Proven where it counts.
Edgesource was founded in 1997 as a quality-driven small business headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia. Today our cleared professionals and subject-matter experts serve defense, intelligence, civilian, and commercial customers on their hardest problems.
We stay small on purpose. Small enough that everyone knows the mission, and each other. Big enough to deliver where it counts.
Five values. Every hire. Every project.
Integrity
The foundation Edgesource was built on. We do the right thing when no one is watching.
Collaboration
We engage deeply with others, and we reshape our thinking when a better approach is on the table.
Accountability
Owning outcomes, good or bad. No excuses, no finger-pointing.
Dedication
We give our best, every time. Missions don't get second chances.
Empathy
Understanding others deeply: teammates, customers, and the people our work protects.
The people behind the mission.
Company events, team wins, and the moments in between. This is what "people driven" looks like.
Led by people who've done the work.
Thomas A. Wilbanks
Co-founder and Chairman. Over 30 years in the energy and technology industries across operations, finance, field services, and project management. Directs strategic planning and revenue growth.
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J. Christopher Lansburgh
Sets the business strategy and vision for the company. Joined in 1997 as an account manager and rose through director of operations, EVP, and president before becoming CEO in 2017.
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Tracey King
Chief Operating Officer and Facility Security Officer. Joined in 2011 as a technical recruiter and brings over 20 years of operational management experience. The people side of people driven.
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Joe Urbaniak
Partner and Chief Strategy Officer. Served at the Pentagon with Headquarters, Department of the Army, in the G-2 and G-3/5/7. Specializes in intelligence operations, cybersecurity, and doctrine.
LinkedIn →Recognized for the work, and the workplace.
USA Today Top Workplaces 2025
Voted by our own employees. People driven, independently verified.
DoS Small Business Prime Contractor of the Year
Named by the Department of State for prime contract performance.
CMMI Level 3 · ISO 9001 · ISO 27001
Appraised and certified. Proven, not just promised.
Held to a higher standard.
Quality is a system here, not a slogan. Our processes and facilities are independently appraised and accredited.
Sound like your kind of team?
We hire for our values first and train for the rest. Come do mission work with people who have your back.