Our Culture is Our People.
Award-Winning Culture.
Cobec continually works to be thriving, people-centric, and disruptive. We create a company people love to work for; in turn, clients want to work with us. We model a new way of government contracting, management consulting, and building a chosen family company culture.
We call this #onecobec.
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SHRM’s When Work Works Award 2017
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Washingtonian Great Places to Work 2017
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SHRM’s When Work Works Award 2018
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Washingtonian Great Places to Work 2019
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Washington Post Top Work Places 2020
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Washington Post Top Work Places 2022
We Care About our People.
We know a lot goes into making a career decision. There are a lot of considerations and we are here to provide guidance and top- notch benefits.
Snapshot:
Culture at Cobec
Cobec is consistently breaking the current mold for delivering services to our government clients.
What does that mean? That means believing in a “people first” mentality, building high-performance teams and empowering people to make informed decisions without going through a large bureaucratic system. Cobec values the well-being of employees and bestows tremendous trust in those people to negotiate work and non-work obligations. Cobec is where someone can be themselves. We are #onecobec.
We believe the work we do is important. The goals and missions of our clients are meaningful. And the interpersonal relationships we have with clients, stakeholders and our people are paramount.
Cobec Engagement
Connecting virtually is powerful, convenient, and has its limitations. Even working in the same office space might not inherently create connections and networks.
Cobec hosts intentional gatherings with the purpose of cultivating engagement and relationship building.
Ranging from a winter weekend trip to a local ski resort to an hour-long plant arranging workshop, these gatherings have evolved and changed as Cobec grows. Through this evolution, the heart and purpose remains the same - engaging the people at Cobec.
Past events include group lunches, social hours, company picnics, chili cook-offs, Halloween costume parties, baseball games, karaoke nights, holiday parties, a kickball team, terrarium building workshops, and more.
Cobec in the Community
Cobec dedicates resources to giving back to the community, and our approach to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is integrated into our culture with an active committee and regular activities.
From Rock Creek Park clean-ups, to school and household supply and food drives, and a partnership supporting homework help and more at Horton’s Kids—we show up consistently and with dedication.
Creating Empowering Workspaces.
The best workspace is the one that best supports each individuals needs. Whether it is in your home, an RV, or the DC HQ, Cobec provides the tools and tech our people need to do their best work.
Cobec provides each employee multiple monitors, powerful computers, phone and home internet stipends, Office 365, active MS Teams communication, employee portals, and more.
Cobec began setting up this technological infrastructure years before the world abruptly moved to remote work, ensuring the transition was simple and effective.
Cobec continually makes decisions and investments needed for continued growth of the people, the company, and our clients.
Cobec HQ in Washington, D.C.
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Plenty of Conference Rooms
There are 4 large conference rooms and 8+ huddle rooms and phone rooms for smaller meetings. You’ll never run out of space for a small team meeting!
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Private Mothering Room
Lockable door with vacant/in use switch and locked refrigerator with sink and comfortable recliner, certified for a quick nurse or nap.
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Wellness Room
Get a masssage during wellness month at Cobec, lay down with a migraine, or meditate and stretch with our essential oils
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Stand-Up Desks Everywhere
Employees were involved in the picking of the office chairs for maximum comfort, and stand-up desks for everyone.
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Sweeping Views of Washington, D.C.
There’s no corner CEO office here! The best view in the place is shared with everyone, complete with a telescope to check out D.C.’s Historical Monuments.
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Top Notch Technology
MS Teams in every conference room and huddle room, as well as The Innovation Lab with extra large white boards and TVs for collaboration.
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Karaoke in the Cafe
Cobec is home to all different kinds of creativity. We recognize that connecting with your team over a happy hour, trivia night, or behind the micropohone for some karaoke thee is something for everyone here.
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Plenty of Catering Space
Whether you’re entertaining clients or having a large event, there is plenty of counter space for food and beverages, plus five dishwashers and a full stocked pantry for snacks.
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Large Cafe and Bar
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.
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Entire 11th Floor
Occupying an entire floor, Cobec was able to create different neighborhoods for different working personalities. Whether you prefer to work in a quiet setting, or if extroversion and noise keeps you motivated, there is a spot for everyone!
Meet Our Design Team
Building a fantastic space takes a team. Meet ours.
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Architecture & Design
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Construction & Project Management
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Furniture
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Creative Direction & Interior Design
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Vision, Technology, & Collaboration
People in Action
The best way to see the culture of a company is to see the people in action. All of Cobec’s space - including our digital presence - highlights our actual and real employees. And not just on the Meet the Team page!
