(Sterling, VA) — February 17, 2026 — ISI is proud to announce its recognition as one of the 2026 Best Places to Work in Virginia by Virginia Business, among the Best Places to Work in Consulting, a national award by the Best Companies Group, and a Proud and Purposeful Employer. These prestigious awards honor the company’s commitment to creating a positive, supportive, and empowering workplace for its employees.

The Best Places to Work in Virginia award, given annually by Virginia Business in partnership with the Best Companies Group, identifies and celebrates top employers in the state across three categories: small employer (15-99 employees), medium employer (100-249 employees), and large employer (250 or more employees). This year, ISI was selected for its exceptional workplace culture and its dedication to the well-being and success of its team members.

The selection process for the Best Places to Work in Virginia is rigorous, involving both an evaluation of company policies, practices, and demographics (25% of the total score) and an employee survey that measures the employee experience (75% of the total score).

“This recognition by the Best Companies Group reflects our embodiment of ‘The ISI Way’”, said Christopher J. Lefebvre, President & CEO of ISI. “We pursue continuous improvement internally, the same way we do externally for our clients. We don’t sit on strong performance. We elevate standards. We listen. We adapt. And we hold ourselves accountable to do better year over year. If we take care of our people in a consistent, intentional way, the rest follows.”

In addition to the Virginia recognition, ISI was also honored as one of the Best Places to Work in Consulting and a Proud and Purposeful Employer, through the Best Companies Group at the national level. These accolades underscore ISI’s reputation as a leader in the consulting industry, known for providing outstanding opportunities and a workplace culture that prioritizes its people.

“Our year-after-year recognition on both the state and national levels reflect our consistent commitment to our people,” said Wendy Ramos, Chief Operating Officer of ISI. “We continue to elevate our own standards for our people and our clients alike”.

The 2026 Best Places to Work in Virginia and the Best Places to Work in Consulting awards are given to companies that excel in fostering a positive, productive workplace where employees thrive. ISI’s strong employee-centric approach makes it a standout in both Virginia and the broader consulting industry.

For more information about ISI and its workplace culture, please visit www.isiwdc.com.