Who We Are CULTURE LEADERSHIP CERTIFICATIONS RECOGNITION & AWARDS 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. 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 & Vision 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 AMERICAN SYSTEMS will be a privately held, employee-owned provider of professional, technical and consulting services. We will… ...be recognized as a diverse team of talented professionals with unmatched expertise. ....be an employer of choice by creating a culture of trust that is balanced, supportive, and committed to teamwork, leadership, and continuous improvement. ...live our values every day! Quality & Ethics 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. Click here to read our Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (PDF). 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. One of the major charities our employee-owners support is the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS). They are able to participate through their Light the Night (LTN) Walks throughout the country. This is in addition to corporate donations to both the LTN Walk and their Gala Fundraiser. Annually, AMERICAN SYSTEMS contributes more than $40,000 to LLS. To see more about our part in LLS, click here. AMERICAN SYSTEMS continues to be committed to the men and women who serve and protect to ensure our freedoms. Since 2006, AMERICAN SYSTEMS conducts an annual year-end giving campaign in which we match our employee-owners’ donations to organizations that provide needed benefits to our wounded warriors and their families. 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 PETER L. SMITH President and CEO Mr. Smith began his AMERICAN SYSTEMS career in August 1980 and has been instrumental in aligning the company’s business development and delivery of strategic offerings with customer needs... Read more > PETER WHITFIELD Chief Financial Officer Mr. Whitfield is a seasoned executive with more than 30 years of diverse finance, accounting and operations experience with privately held and publicly traded companies... Read more > BRIAN NEELY Chief Information Officer/Chief Technology Officer As CIO and CTO for AMERICAN SYSTEMS, Mr. Neely leads the overall vision, planning, and management of all technology, information, and cybersecurity-related resources throughout the enterprise... Read more > CHRIS BRACCIO Vice President, Human Resources Ms. Braccio joined AMERICAN SYSTEMS in 2007 and is currently responsible for the strategic alignment of human talent to achieve the corporate mission... Read more > JOE KOPFMAN Executive Vice President, Contracts and Administration/Chief Compliance Officer Mr. Kopfman joined AMERICAN SYSTEMS in 1978 and has more than 30 years of experience in government and commercial contracting... Read more > SHERI MURPHY Vice President, Quality Assurance & Continuous Improvement Ms. Murphy joined AMERICAN SYSTEMS in 1996 and is currently responsible for advising company leadership on the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of… Read more > Board of Directors In addition to Peter L. Smith, Vice Chairman, and Joe Kopfman, the following independent members serve on the AMERICAN SYSTEMS Board of Directors. WILLIAM C. HOOVER Chairman of the Board of Directors William C. Hoover has been a leader in the information systems and services market sector for more than thirty years and served as the President and CEO of AMERICAN SYSTEMS from 2005 to 2014. Before taking the helm of AMERICAN SYSTEMS, Mr. Hoover served as President and COO of Dynamics Research Corporation... Read more > BARRY M. BROADUS Board Member, Audit & Finance Committee Chair Mr. Broadus joined the AMERICAN SYSTEMS Board of Directors on September 18, 2017 and was appointed the Chairman of the Audit and Finance Committee. He also serves as a member of the Board’s Human Resources Committee... Read more > L. KENNETH JOHNSON Board Member, Human Resources Committee Chair Mr. Johnson was elected to the AMERICAN SYSTEMS Board of Directors on September 25, 2006 and was appointed the Chairman of the Human Resources Committee on that same date. He also serves as a member of the Board’s Audit & Finance Committee... Read more > Certifications ISO 27001:2013 Certified FEBRUARY 2021 AMERICAN SYSTEMS has achieved ISO 27001:2013 certification. 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. 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. 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 Level 3 v2.0 Development and v2.0 Services 2013 - PRESENT Quality Appraisal Validates Company’s Continuous Improvement Culture AMERICAN SYSTEMS’ Enterprise Information Systems Directorate (EIS) and Modeling Simulation and Analysis Directorate (MSAD) have programs that have been appraised at Level 3 of the CMMI Institute’s Capability Maturity Model Integration for both v2.0 Development (EIS) and v2.0 Services (MSAD). The appraisal was performed by API Process Improvements. AS9100D Quality Certification 2018 - PRESENT Company’s Lexington Park, MD, Directorate Adds Aerospace Quality Management System Certification to Existing ISO Quality Standard AMERICAN SYSTEMS has achieved AS9100D Certification for its Lexington Park, 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 Click Here to learn more 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. 2021 Top Workplaces USA 2021 - Energage America’s Best Employers 2021 - Forbes 2021 Gold Employer - Military Friendly Best of the Best Top Veteran Friendly Companies - U.S. Veterans Magazine Top Workplaces 2021 - The Washington Post Top 100 Largest Government Contractors - Washington Technology Official V3 Certified Company – Virginia Values Veterans Top 50 Private Companies - Washington Business Journal Gold Stevie® Winner, Best Use of Video for Learning - 2021 Stevie Awards for Great Employers Silver Stevie® Winner, Achievement in Compliance Training - 2021 Stevie awards for Great Employers Best for Vets: Employers 2021 List - Military Times HIRE Vets Gold Medallion Award - United States Department of Labor 2020 Best of the Best Top Veteran Friendly Companies – U.S. Veterans Magazine 2020 Gold Employer - Military Friendly Best for Vets: Employers 2020 List - Military Times Gold Stevie® Winner, Training Programs or Media: Compliance Training - 2020 Stevie Awards for Great Employers Silver Stevie® Winner, Most Valuable Employer: Response to COVID-19 - 2020 Stevie Awards for Great Employers Top 100 Largest Government Contractors - Washington Technology Top 50 Government Technology Contractors – Washington Business Journal Top 50 Private Companies - Washington Business Journal #3 Best Companies for Veterans - Monster/Military.com HIRE Vets Gold Medallion Award - United States Department of Labor 2020 Security 500 list - Security Magazine Official V3 Certified Company – Virginia Values Veterans 2019 Top 100 Largest 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 2019 - U.S. 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 2018 Top 10 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 V3 MVP – Virginia Values Veterans Breakthrough Award – Virginia Values Veterans Top 50 Private Companies - Washington Business Journal 2017 Top 50 Government Technology Contractors - Washington Business Journal Top 50 Federal Defense Contractors - The Slate Journal Top 100 Simulation and Training Companies Finalist - Military Simulation and Training Magazine 2017 Northern Virginia Family Service CARE (Companies As Responsive Employers) Award Top 50 Private Companies - Washington Business Journal Official V3 Certified Company - Virginia Values Veterans 2016 Top 100 Largest Government Contractors - Washington Technology 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 2016 Northern Virginia Family Service CARE (Companies As Responsive Employers) Award 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 2012 2012 Northern Virginia Family Service CARE (Companies As Responsive Employers) Award 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 American Heart Association "Fit-Friendly Company" Award Sister Eymard Gallagher Award for Corporate Social Responsibility - 2012 Human Resource Leadership Awards of Greater Washington 2011 Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Northern Virginia Top Corporate Light the Night Team 2011 Northern Virginia Family Service CARE (Companies As Responsive Employers) Award Top 100 Simulation and Training Companies - Military Training Technology Magazine Top Telecommunications Service Providers List, Washington Business Journal VAR 500 - largest solution providers in North America - CRN magazine Find YOUR career at AMERICAN SYSTEMS EMPLOYEES LOCATIONS CONTACT US © Copyright 2021 AMERICAN SYSTEMS 14151 Park Meadow Drive Suite 500 Chantilly, VA 20151 Terms of Use / Privacy Policy