Written By: Rachel Teter-Coble
RESTON, VA — Mon., June 22, 2026 — MetroStar is proud to announce that it has earned the prestigious 2026 WTOP Top Workplaces award.
"Our recognition as a Best Place to Work is meaningful because it reflects something we've been intentional about from the start, which is building a culture that's genuinely lived, not just described," said Ashley Brush, MetroStar's SVP of Operations and Strategy.
The award honors organizations with 150 or more employees that have created exceptional, people-first cultures. This year, more than 40,500 organizations were invited to participate. Winners are recognized for their commitment to fostering workplace environments that prioritize employee engagement, listening, and sustained high performance.
MetroStar earned this recognition through authentic employee feedback collected in a confidential survey conducted by Energage, the HR research and technology company behind the Top Workplaces program since 2006. Results are based on employee responses to Workplace Experience Themes, which measure organizational health and performance.
"Awards like this don't come from a single program or initiative, rather they come from people who take the mission seriously and treat each other accordingly," said Brush. "The customers and missions we support keep our teams grounded in something larger than themselves, and that shapes who we are as an organization. A genuine commitment to customers is what makes a workplace worth being part of, and I'm proud our employees feel that."
MetroStar's culture shows in its actions, like employees volunteering at the 2026 Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Ball, riding in the recent Armed Forces Cycling Classic, and mentoring George Mason University students through an upcoming hackathon with their Salesforce partner. These initiatives matter because they reflect how the company's people approach their people-first mission—not just in the office or with customers but also within the community.
“Earning a Top Workplaces award is a badge of honor for companies, especially because it comes authentically from their employees,” said Eric Rubino, Energage CEO. “That’s something to be proud of. In today’s market, leaders must ensure they’re allowing employees to have a voice and be heard. That’s paramount. Top Workplaces do this, and it pays dividends.”
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MetroStar, a Veritas Capital portfolio company, is an AI-enabled solutions company, delivering next-generation solutions to U.S. government agencies. Focused on mission acceleration and cutting-edge technology, MetroStar equips agencies with the tools and strategies needed to navigate the future of national security, including AI, digital transformation, application modernization, and enterprise IT.
Energage is a purpose-driven company that helps organizations turn employee feedback into useful business intelligence and credible employer recognition through Top Workplaces. Built on 20 years of culture research and the results from 30 million employees surveyed across more than 80,000 organizations, Energage delivers the most accurate competitive benchmark available. With access to a unique combination of patented analytic tools and expert guidance, Energage customers lead the competition with an engaged workforce and an opportunity to gain recognition for their people-first approach to culture. For more information or to nominate your organization, visit energage.com or topworkplaces.com.
Media Contact:
Rachel Coble
+1 (703) 481-9581
press@metrostar.com
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