MetroStar Wins 2025 Top Workplaces USA Award for Its Innovation-Driven Culture

Reston, VA—Thursday, March 20, 2024 – MetroStar, a venture-backed leader in Artificial Intelligence (AI)-enabled solutions, is proud to announce it has earned the 2025 Top Workplaces USA award, issued by Energage. Based entirely on employee feedback, this recognition reaffirms MetroStar’s commitment to fostering a culture of innovation, impact, and opportunity. 

"We are re-defining what’s possible in government technology," said Ali Reza Manouchehri, MetroStar’s Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder. "With over two decades of experience in Defense and National Security, we understand the mission at its core. MetroStar combines the agility of a venture-backed company with the discipline and scale of a trusted government partner, enabling us to move faster, think bigger, and challenge the status quo. Our investments in AI, cloud, and cyber empower our customers to solve their most complex challenges while fostering an environment where top talent thrives.”  

Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, MetroStar supports over 40 federal programs through four digital services and eight AI-enabled solutions developed within the MetroStar Innovation Lab. From advancing national security to modernizing defense applications, MetroStar’s technology enables fundamental modernization of government missions. This momentum fuels extraordinary career opportunities for individuals who are not just seeking innovation but are driven by a sense of duty to harness AI and emerging technologies in service of our nation’s most critical missions.  

"Our people aren’t just supporting missions—they’re reshaping them," said Debbie Peterson, Sr. Vice President of People & Culture. "We invest heavily in continuous learning, leadership development, and evolving our benefits to meet the needs of a bold and dynamic workforce. By building an ecosystem where problem solvers, technologists, and innovators can make a real impact, we attract and retain the top talent needed to drive the missions we serve forward." 

As MetroStar scales, it remains committed to attracting and developing top talent—people who want to challenge convention, push boundaries, and shape the future of public service. 

Top Workplaces USA celebrates organizations with 150 or more employees that have built great cultures. Over 42,000 organizations were invited to participate in the Top Workplaces USA survey. Winners of the Top Workplaces USA list are chosen based solely on employee feedback gathered through an employee engagement survey. Results are calculated by comparing the survey’s research-based statements, including 15 Culture Drivers, that are proven to predict high performance against industry benchmarks. 

“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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About MetroStar  

MetroStar is a venture-backed, trusted leader in AI-enabled solutions. We deliver next-generation IT solutions to government agencies. With a relentless focus on mission acceleration, we harness emerging technologies to modernize systems, enhance decision-making, and drive operational superiority. Our expertise spans Artificial Intelligence (AI), Digital Experience, Application Modernization, and Enterprise IT. MetroStar’s commitment to innovation ensures agencies have the advanced tools and strategies needed to navigate evolving challenges and shape the future of government.