NT Concepts

Next Tier Concepts, Inc. (NT Concepts) is an agile mid-tier solutions innovator solving mission-critical challenges for the Intelligence and Defense communities. We deliver end-to-end data and technology solutions at the speed of mission. Whether engineering complex systems, improving processes, performing machine learning for advanced analytics, or scaling commercial cloud technologies, we solve the hard challenges at every touchpoint in our customers’ operations.

We specialize in operationalizing AI/ML using mission-specific data. We have expertise in everything data—data sets, data transformation, data storage, software development, DevSecOps, CI/CD, and data science—for enhanced situational awareness, actionable intelligence, and decision support speed.

Our expert teams bring “next tier” technical solutions to unlock new opportunities in data and advance mission capability. It’s in our name—and it’s what we do best.

We solve the hardest challenges in national security—complex problems of scale defined by dynamic and undefined mission sets and environments. We operate with the program management and processes of a large business, but with the excitement, agility, and culture of a start-up. Our integrated teams have deep industry experience, disciplined cloud/software/data engineering practices, and apply cutting-edge AI/ML solutions to achieve maximum mission impact.

An innovative, data-driven mission mindset
Comprehensive portfolio of next-gen national security technology solutions
Repeatable, scalable delivery model and technical program delivery
Strategic and niche commercial technology vendor partnerships
Culture of collaboration and agility that accelerates customer value, innovation, and delivery
Structured to pivot and quickly adapt to dynamic mission needs, outmaneuvering larger GovCons

People join people—not companies. At NT Concepts, our collaborative, high performing teams are respected, trusted, and supported at every level and in every facet of their work. Our people are passionate about what we do and have an indomitable spirit to get things done. Everyone is a part of the big picture here.

People-first culture with an emphasis on work/life balance
Open-door leadership policy—no one is a “number,” and everyone has a voice
Competitive salary and industry-leading benefits package
Thriving giving back community

We like to say that we “hire from within.” That’s because we encourage a progressive learning environment that values inspiration, promotes professional challenge, and encourages personal growth. We’ll help you develop the career you want, as you chart your own course for success. We invest in our people continually so they can see themselves in our long-term vision.

Funded IRAD through our NEXT Labs growth engine
Active communities of practice, opportunities to publish articles, attend & speak at conferences
Paid training and technical certifications
Annual tuition reimbursement up to $5250

We’re passionate about the mission and obsessed with problem-solving. We’ve spent over two decades embedded with our customers working on some pretty cool projects that advance critical national security missions. These are challenging projects advancing the digital modernization, transformation, and automation of critical IC and DoD systems—projects with real mission impact developed in a strong engineering culture that encourages technical growth, leadership, and creative “big idea” problem-solving.

Automatically detecting and classifying HVTs in synthetic SAR data for accurate intelligence operations
Real-time processing of streaming FMV to improve search and rescue outcomes in challenging environments
Large-scale enterprise IT program support & digital modernization of a system serving over 10K users in over 400 locations worldwide 24/7

If meaningful work, initiative, creativity, and continuous self-improvement are important to you and your ideal career path, join our team and move forward with us.