This second consecutive recognition highlights Aretum’s commitment to its people, partners, customers, and the GovCon community
Vienna, VA — November 2026 — Aretum, a mission-driven solution provider to the US Federal Government, is proud to announce that it has been recognized among OrangeSlices’ 2027 Elev8 GovCon Honorees. The recognition highlights federal contractors that meet higher standards for culture, engagement, and giving back, confirmed through both employee and partner submissions. This is the second year in a row Aretum has received the honor, following its 2026 Elev8 GovCon Honoree recognition.
The Elev8 GovCon program recognizes companies that stand out in one of the most complex and competitive markets in the world. These companies not only deliver efficient and effective solutions but also build a culture of excellence that attracts talent, partners, and clients. OrangeSlices describes them as models of #doingittherightway.
“We are honored to be recognized as a 2027 Elev8 GovCon Honoree for the second consecutive year,” said Peter Santighian, Chief Executive Officer, Aretum. “This recognition reflects how we work, not just what we deliver. Our people, partners, and customers are at the center of everything we do, and we remain committed to investing in our team, strengthening our partnerships, and delivering mission-focused results our federal customers can count on.”
Recognizing Excellence Across Eight Key Areas
OrangeSlices evaluates Elev8 GovCon honorees across eight characteristics:
- Good Partner: Going above and beyond to provide support, mentorship, and collaboration so one unified team delivers for the client.
- Growing Talent: Investing in training, certifications, mentorship, and leadership opportunities that help people grow.
- Exemplify Innovation: Moving past the status quo to improve technology, processes, and mission delivery.
- Philanthropy: Giving back to communities through consistent, genuine contributions.
- Industry Engagement: Strengthening the GovCon community through mentorship, knowledge sharing, and collaboration.
- Efficiency-Driven Teams: Executing smarter and more effectively for customers.
- Smart Sustainability Practices: Identifying ways to do better for the company and its government clients.
- Investment for Continuous Improvement: Committing resources to improve the employee experience and customer delivery.
Aretum will join fellow honorees at the Elev8 and Engage GovCon event on November 18 at Dirty Habit in Washington, D.C., where OrangeSlices will celebrate this year’s honorees. The full list of 2027 Elev8 GovCon Honorees is available at https://orangeslices.ai/elev8/.
About Aretum
Aretum is a leading provider of solutions, engineering, cybersecurity, and mission support products to federal defense, intelligence, and civilian agencies. The company delivers advanced capabilities in AI and machine learning, digital transformation, data analytics, cybersecurity, cloud engineering, and mission critical operational support across high-priority government missions. Visit us at aretum.com and follow us on LinkedIn.