Reston, VA — December 12, 2024 — SOSi’s steadfast commitment to supporting the military community was again affirmed by multiple veteran-friendly employer recognitions from the U.S. Department of Labor, The Military Times, Military.com’s Veteran Employment Project, and other organizations.
- SOSi was awarded the prestigious 2024 Gold HIRE Vets Medallion Award by the U.S. Department of Labor, marking the second consecutive year of the company’s demonstrated commitment to providing long-term career and growth opportunities to veterans. The Honoring Investments in Recruiting and Employing American Military Veterans Act (HIRE Vets Act) Medallion Program is the only federal award program recognizing employers who successfully recruit, hire, and retain veterans. Recipients meet rigorous criteria, including veteran hiring and retention percentages, availability of veteran-specific resources, leadership programming for veterans, dedicated human resource efforts, pay compensation, and tuition assistance programs. This award is a testament to SOSi’s ongoing dedication to supporting the veteran community and leveraging their unique skills acquired during military service.
- SOSi earned the top military-friendly employer in the nation designation for the sixth time with 2025 Military Friendly® Employer award. This recognition reflects the company’s ongoing commitment to creating sustainable and meaningful benefits for the military community across key benchmarks, including support and retention, opportunity and advancement, culture and commitment, policies and compliance, hiring and onboarding, and recruiting and sourcing.
- SOSi was designated as a 2024 Military Spouse Friendly Employer, ranking tenth in the nation in its revenue category. The distinction celebrates forward-thinking organizations that recognize the sacrifices of military spouses and the contributions they bring to the workforce.
“We salute these exemplary employers who raise the bar and understand that hiring military personnel is not merely an act of goodwill but a testament to a standard that truly embodies sound business wisdom. Their steadfast commitment to integrating military personnel into their workforce not only reflects their compassion but also underscores their business acumen,” said Kayla Lopez, VP of Partnerships at Military Friendly®
- The Military Times selected SOSi as a 2024 Best for Vets Employer, a rigorous ranking that evaluates organizations on their recruitment and employment practices, retention and support programs, and policies and benefits for veterans and their families. This marks the second time SOSi has been included in the Military Times ranking, reflecting the company’s ongoing efforts to create a welcoming and supportive environment for the military community.
- SOSi was named one of the Top 25 Veteran Employers for 2025 by Military.com’s Veteran Employment Project (VEP). This distinction is awarded to companies that actively hire and provide development opportunities to veterans, transitioning military members, and military spouses. Veteran Employment Project (VEP). This distinction is awarded to companies that actively hire and provide development opportunities to veterans, transitioning military members, and military spouses.
- SOSi is a Virginia Values Veterans (V3) certified company. The program, in partnership with the Department of Veterans Services and other strategic partners, provides resources and support to help veterans transition from military to civilian careers. As a V3-certified company, SOSi pledged to recruit, hire, and retain veterans, providing them with the tools and resources they need to succeed in their careers.
“At SOSi, we recognize the invaluable contributions of our veteran and military spouse employees, who comprise a quarter of our global workforce. We work hard to foster a supportive environment that offers fulfilling career opportunities and empowers them to thrive,” said Julian Setian, SOSi Chief Executive Officer.
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Founded in 1989 and headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SOSi’ is a private defense and government services firm that is principally engaged in the research, design, development, integration, sustainment, and delivery of advanced technology systems, products, and services. Its capabilities include data science, software development, network engineering, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR), and logistics. https://www.sosi.com/
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