McLean, VA | November 8, 2024  SMS is proud to announce that it has been recognized as a Gold Medallion awardee by the Honoring Investments in Recruiting and Employing American Military Veterans (HIRE Vets). This inaugural recognition highlights our unwavering commitment to supporting Veterans through exceptional hiring practices, retention, and professional development. 

The HIRE Vets Gold Medallion Award, presented by the US Department of Labor, is the only federal-level Veterans’ employment award that recognizes a company’s dedication to Veteran employment. SMS has demonstrated outstanding efforts in creating a Veteran-friendly workplace, ensuring that Veterans are not only hired but also given opportunities to thrive and advance in their careers.  

To be eligible for this prestigious award, SMS met rigorous criteria that included maintaining high Veteran hiring and retention percentages, providing dedicated resources for Veterans, and offering comprehensive support programs. This recognition serves as a testament to our ongoing dedication to those who have served our country, and we remain committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that values the unique skills and experiences of our Veteran employees.  

“Receiving the Gold HIRE Vets Gold Medallion Award is a significant milestone for SMS and reflects our deep commitment to supporting Veterans in our workforce,” said Chris Partridge, SMS’ Director of Strategic Solutions Development and a proud Veteran. “As someone who has served, I understand the unique challenges our Veterans face in transitioning to civilian life. This recognition affirms our ongoing efforts to create a workplace where Veterans can thrive, and we are honored to continue the legacy of our founder, Bert Rosecan, by actively supporting those who have served our country.” 

About SMS 

As a dynamic systems integrator, SMS offers innovative solutions in engineering and operations, leveraging decades of program management experience backed by certified governance and compliance. SMS accelerates business and mission goals by providing a low risk, best value solution to delivering operational assurance.  

SMS has served the advanced information technology needs of the federal government since 1976, delivering talented teams and innovative, cost-effective solutions and services to support our customers’ missions for more than 47 years. SMS is headquartered in McLean, Virginia, with offices and on-site operations at customer locations throughout the United States. For additional information, visit www.sms.com.  

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