About Us.
Our story
Founded in 2005 by President and CEO John Fitzgerald, FTS International was built on a simple but powerful purpose: to provide unbiased, dedicated support to the U.S. Government and Intelligence Community. Since then, we’ve proudly delivered mission-focused services through a team of highly skilled and deeply committed professionals.
Rooted in our core values—innovation, agility, collaboration, teamwork, and integrity—FTS is known for providing subject matter experts who deliver independent analysis and critical mission support. Our reputation for tackling some of the nation’s toughest security challenges has enabled us to grow an elite workforce and attract top-tier talent across a wide range of disciplines.
our leadership
At FTS, our leadership philosophy flips the traditional corporate hierarchy. We place the highest value on the professionals working alongside our customers—they are the engine that drives our success. We are committed to empowering our employees, providing opportunities to build new skills, take on challenges, and grow in their careers. Our corporate leadership is focused on supporting and investing in what matters most: our people.
FTS leadership is deeply committed to developing the next generation of mission-driven professionals. Through a hands-on, forward-looking approach, we invest in future talent by maintaining a robust internship program and supporting initiatives
like the National Merit Scholarship Program. These efforts reflect our dedication to workforce development and the long-term success of public service.
awards & Recognition
FTS has consistently been recognized as one of the top workplaces in the Greater Washington area, earning a spot on The Washington Post’s Top Workplaces list for nine consecutive years. We’ve received high marks in key areas of workplace culture—alignment, execution, and connection—every year we've participated.
Most recently, FTS was ranked the #1 Midsize Workplace in the Washington, D.C. area and #8 Midsize Workplace nationwide in the Top Workplaces USA competition. While these accolades have strengthened our ability to attract top talent, they reflect something even more important: the strong, values-driven culture that drives our success and fuels our exceptional retention rates.