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Employee-Owned Defense Technology Integrator Recognized for Exceptional Workplace Culture in the Greater Washington Area
Washington, D.C. (June 19, 2026) – Saalex Corporation, an Advanced Technology Systems Integrator for the aerospace, defense, and federal sectors, today announced that it has been named a winner of the 2026 Greater Washington Area Top Workplaces award by WTOP News.
The regional award recognizes organizations across the Greater Washington area that have built outstanding, people-first cultures. WTOP News, together with Federal News Network, reaches a large audience of government, defense, and federal contracting professionals across the National Capital Region, making this honor particularly meaningful for organizations serving the federal mission community. Winners will be celebrated at the WTOP Top Workplaces gala in Tysons Corner.
The winners are determined by authentic employee feedback captured through a confidential survey conducted by Energage, the HR research and technology company behind the Top Workplaces program since 2006. The survey measures the employee experience across themes such as employees feeling Respected & Supported, Enabled to Grow, and Empowered to Execute. Results are calculated based on employee responses to statements about Workplace Experience Themes, which are proven indicators of high performance.
“Being recognized as a Top Workplace in the Greater Washington area carries real weight for us,” said Travis Mack, Chairman and CEO of Saalex Corporation. “This is the heart of the federal mission community, and our team here works alongside the customers and partners who depend on us every day. When that same team tells WTOP that Saalex is a place where they feel respected, supported, and trusted to do their best work, that’s the recognition that matters most.”
“Earning a Top Workplaces award is a badge of honor for companies, especially because it comes authentically from their employees,” said Eric Rubino, CEO of Energage. “That’s something to be proud of. In today’s market, leaders must ensure they’re allowing employees to have a voice and be heard. That’s paramount. Top Workplaces do this, and it pays dividends.”
About Saalex Corporation
Established in 1999 under the visionary leadership of Travis Mack, Saalex Corporation has transformed into an Advanced Technology Systems Integrator. Saalex delivers cutting-edge artificial intelligence, automation, software modernization and development, information technology, and cybersecurity solutions to advance missions across the defense, space, and intelligence markets. With nearly 1,000 dedicated employee-owners, we specialize in strengthening battlefield capabilities across undersea warfare, surface warfare, air warfare, and the expansive reaches of the space program.
About Energage
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Energage is a purpose-driven company that helps organizations turn employee feedback into useful business intelligence and credible employer recognition through Top Workplaces. Built on 20 years of culture research and the results from 30 million employees surveyed across more than 80,000 organizations, Energage delivers the most accurate competitive benchmark available. With access to a unique combination of patented analytic tools and expert guidance, Energage customers lead the competition with an engaged workforce and an opportunity to gain recognition for their people-first approach to culture. For more information or to nominate your organization, visit energage.com or topworkplaces.com.
