Scientific Minds. Common Sense Solutions.

An Employee-Owned Company

CSS is an employee-owned, science-based solutions company supporting the U.S. government and commercial clients. Since the 1980s, we have supported more than 28 federal agencies and numerous administrations, providing scientific expertise in a myriad of disciplines. Our technical experience ranges from the depths of the Earth’s oceans to the International Space Station. 

Throughout our history, we have responded to some of the nation’s biggest science challenges. In each case we were tasked with developing novel protocols, recruiting, hiring, and training numerous staff, deploying people and equipment, collecting vital data, and helping our clients respond to critical problems. 

Our long history of rapid response, novel methods development, personnel and equipment logistics, and can-do attitude has earned us the reputation as problem solvers

CSS is a 100%
Employee-Owned Company

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CSS is looking for qualified candidates to work on current contracts and contracts to be awarded in the near future.  We offer competitive salaries and an excellent employee benefits package, including comprehensive health benefits, life insurance, and participation in a 401(k) retirement plan and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).

Featured Projects

IT Support to NOAA Fisheries

Our IT services support included developing and integrating information management systems central to NOAA Fisheries’ management and protection of living marine resources and their habitats

Cleaning Up the National Anthrax Attack

Challenge CSS working alongside of the U. S. Centers for Disease Control characterized the extent of building contamination and subsequently determined that the entire 100,000 foot building and contents would need to be decontaminated. A novel method needed to be developed and implemented for cleaning the massive number of mail pouches, packages and artifacts destined…

Supporting EPA’s Emergency Response Efforts following Hurricane Harvey

CSS staff served as lead technical advisors on a multi-agency environmental response team after Hurricane Harvey.