AtOrchard LLC

Business Consulting and Services

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They're a specialized government and commercial staffing consultancy where flexible remote work and supportive internal teams stand out, though project pacing varies. Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois with an operating presence in Austin, Texas, they operate in the professional services and government contracting space. The firm maintains a small, focused team within the 11-50 employee band. Hiring is currently selective and tied closely to ongoing federal program requirements and prime contract awards.

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About

We are a nationally recognized SBA-certified Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) and 8(a) project solutions company. Our proprietary workforce capabilities bring together innovation and high performing teams to partner and reliably execute across demanding commercial clients and government agencies. @Orchard solves complex business, science and technology problems by leveraging the guidance of its Science Advisory Board, extensive professional network and utilizing an exclusive sourcing toolset and methodology. For nearly 15 years, the hundreds of successfully completed government and commercial initiatives all share one set of traits: a people-first execution culture rooted in personal growth, inclusiveness, diversity and mutual respect. Contract vehicles awarded include 8(a) Stars III, GSA MAS Schedule, NOAA Office of Marine and Aviation Operations (OMAO) Uncrewed Maritime Systems (UMS) for Living Marine Resource Surveys and Research, Meteorological and Oceanographic Observations, Ocean Exploration and Characterization, and NOAA ProTech 2.0 Oceans (through JV 1stMIssion). Certifications include SBA 8(a), NWBOC WOSB, Military Spouse Employment Partnership, and ISO 9001:2015.

Founded2010

HeadquartersChicago, IL

IndustryBusiness Consulting and Services

Websitewww.atorchard.com

Employees33

Open roles at AtOrchard LLC

3 open roles, newest first.

Science Project ManagerUnited States · Onsite

Mapping TechnicianUnited States · Onsite

Director of Finance and Business OperationsUnited States · Onsite

Why people join & leave

Why join

Flexible and collaborative remote work environmentOpportunity to work on scientific and federal mission projectsCompetitive compensation and benefits for a small firmSupportive leadership with approachable management

Why leave

Project unpredictability tied to government award timelinesRigorous quality control processes that slow deliveryRisk of client-site isolation during contractor deployments

Company Pulse

In the News

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Employee Experience

3.7/5

Career Opportunities

3.6

Compensation & Benefits

4.0

Culture & Values

3.7

Diversity & Inclusion

4.6

Senior Management

3.9

Work-Life Balance

3.9

Quick Take

Strengths

Strong diversity ratingEarned a 92 diversity and inclusion rating as an SBA-certified Woman-Owned Small Business.

Solid overall feedbackHolds an overall 74 company rating with high marks for compensation and management.

Watch out

Market volatility riskBusiness outlook sits at 64 amid broader commercial R&D spending shifts and federal award cycles.

Note

Contract vehiclesHolds active government contract vehicles including 8(a) Stars III and GSA MAS Schedule.

Things to consider

Contract-dependent stability — Roles and ongoing team utilization are heavily dependent on winning and retaining federal and commercial prime contracts.

Variable client-site experiences — Consultants placed directly onto external client projects report mixed experiences with onboarding and operational support.

Leadership

Tiffany Nguyen-EastmanFounder & CEO

Simon EvansPresident

What They Build

The company develops and utilizes Talenium™, a proprietary workforce delivery engine designed to support government and commercial initiatives. Their technical teams also provide scientific programming, data analysis, and cyber operations support for federal partners like NOAA. Engineering work spans modern data workflows, cloud infrastructure, and legacy scientific computing.

Workforce Delivery Platforms

Marine & Oceanographic Data

Cybersecurity

Scientific Computing

Data Analytics

Domains

Data Engineering

Cloud Infrastructure

Full-Stack Development

DevOps

GIS & Geospatial Analysis

Tech Stack

Python

Java

SQL

React

Spring Boot

AWS Lambda

Docker

Kubernetes

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