DCS

DCS Corporation is a 100% employee-owned professional services firm based in Alexandria, Virginia. Founded in 1977, the company provides engineering, programmatic, and technical support services primarily to the Department of Defense and other national security customers. With over 2,100 employee-owners, DCS has achieved significant growth, ranking #77 on Washington Technology's Top 100 list for six consecutive years. DCS specializes in various areas, including defense systems research, development, test, and evaluation (RDT&E), as well as acquisition and post-fielding operations. Their services encompass artificial intelligence and machine learning, unmanned systems, human systems engineering, and Navy weaponeering, among others. The company is dedicated to fostering a culture of personal growth and continual improvement, combining the values of a small company with the capabilities of a larger enterprise.

Defense & Space Alexandria, United States Founded 1977 ~1,373 employees

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Employees
1,373
-0.8% in the 3 months to Sep 2026
Revenue / employee
$257K
Revenue ~$353M
12-month attrition
9.2%
Tech: 9.8%
H1B sponsor
NA

Headcount trend

DCS went from 1,383 employees in Oct 2024 to 1,373 in Sep 2026. Apr to Sep 2026: 43 people joined, 48 left.

Org structure

Headcount by department

Engineering527
Other437
Operations225
Finance54
Sales39
Success30
HR28
Marketing16

Salaries at DCS

All salaries

12 salary profiles in the US

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How many employees does DCS have?

DCS has about 1,373 employees, down 0.8% over the 3 months to Sep 2026.

What is DCS's revenue per employee?

DCS makes about $257K in revenue per employee, based on $353.22M annual revenue and 1,373 employees.

How much does DCS pay?

6figr has 12 salary profiles for DCS in the US and 3 in India, with pay broken down by role, level, gender and ethnicity on the DCS salaries page. See DCS salaries in the US

Data from Company Prospectus, DOL LCA disclosures, WARN notices and 6figr salary profiles.