IronArch Technology

SOF Week 2026 is almost here, and IronArch is looking forward to being part of the conversation in Tampa. As mission priorities continue evolving across the defense landscape, SOF Week provides an opportunity to engage directly with customers, partners, and operators focused on secure digital modernization, operational agility, and mission delivery. Our team is attending to better understand emerging operational needs, strengthen relationships across the SOF community, and share how IronArch’s experience delivering digital services, secure cloud capabilities, and mission-focused technology solutions can support complex federal environments. We’re especially excited to discuss how our growing capabilities and innovations are helping agencies modernize critical systems while staying focused on the mission. If you’ll be attending SOF Week 2026, our team would welcome the opportunity to connect in Tampa. Reach out to Joe Punaro and Hayden D. to coordinate a conversation. #SOFWeek #SOFWeek2026 #DigitalTransformation #GovCon #NationalSecurity

🇺🇸 We were honored to join our CEO, Joe Punaro, to celebrate receiving the Distinguished Service Award for Veteran-Owned Business of the Year (Established Business) from the Northern Virginia Chamber (NVC) yesterday.   This recognition reflects the commitment of our entire team and our mission to serve veterans and their caregivers with excellence, compassion, and purpose. At IronArch, more than 35% of our workforce are veterans, and their continued service, leadership, and dedication shape who we are as a company every day.    During National Military Appreciation Month, this recognition carries even deeper meaning. We are reminded of the sacrifices made by so many service members, veterans, and families in defense of our nation. Their service inspires our work and fuels our gratitude. We remain committed to building a company culture grounded in service, accountability, and care for one another—values that continue to guide our mission and our impact.    A special thank you to our friends at FMP (Federal Management Partners, LLC.) for joining us in celebrating this meaningful achievement! #MilitaryAppreciationMonth #VeteranOwned #SDVOSB #VeteranEmployer

Our team members who attended the 2026 Code for America Summit in Chicago last week left energized, inspired, and ready to bring new ideas back to the work of improving digital services used by Veterans and their caregivers.    The Summit reinforced something we see every day in civic tech: modernizing government services requires both operational efficiency and deep understanding of the people those services are designed to support. Across federal, state, and local governments, practitioners shared a common commitment to cutting through bureaucratic friction, modernizing outdated systems, and making services faster, simpler, and more effective for the public.    A few themes especially stood out to our team:  → Using AI thoughtfully to reduce administrative burden, improve accuracy, and help teams focus on higher-value work  → Streamlining service delivery so people can access critical services more quickly and efficiently  → Breaking down silos across agencies and organizations to improve collaboration and accelerate delivery  → Designing services around real user needs to increase trust, usability, and adoption  → Remembering that “we move through complexity so our users don’t have to”    One of the most valuable parts of the experience was hearing how organizations across the country are navigating many of the same challenges we face every day — balancing mission needs, modernization priorities, implementation hurdles, and resource constraints while continuing to deliver measurable, meaningful impact for the public. It was especially energizing to see teams across federal, state, and municipal government learning from one another, sharing practical lessons, and finding ways to move important work forward even in complex environments.    A recurring takeaway throughout the conference was that meaningful progress rarely comes from a single breakthrough or quick fix. Instead, it comes from collaboration, persistence, and continuous improvement — teams working together to chip away at difficult problems and create better outcomes over time.    We’re bringing these insights back to our teams, clients, and communities — and getting to work.    Thank you to Code for America for creating space for these conversations.  #CodeForAmerica #CivicTech #DigitalServices #GovTech #PublicSector #HumanCenteredDesign 

Congratulations to our CEO, Joe Punaro, on being recognized by SECAF as Executive of the Year (<$25M). We’re incredibly proud to see his leadership honored alongside such an impressive group of finalists across the GovCon community.    As Joe shared last night, this recognition truly belongs to the IronArch team—the people who show up every day in support of our government clients and the warfighters, Veterans, and caregivers they serve. Their dedication to mission and service is what makes achievements like this possible.    Congratulations, Joe, and congratulations to all of this year’s SECAF finalists and winners.    #SECAF #GovCon #Leadership #FederalContracting #IronArch

Please join us in welcoming two new team members to IronArch: 🔹 Blayze Carter – PC Technician   🔹 Karla Macey – Strategic Planning, Governance, and Initiatives Lead  Blayze joins our team on a USACE program delivering reliable, secure IT support services that keep systems running smoothly for enterprise users. Karla will support an Air Force program focused on strengthening decision-making and enabling mission success across critical operations.  We’re excited to have Blayze and Karla on board as we continue delivering impactful solutions for our Department of War client missions. Welcome to the team! 👏 #NowHiring #Welcome #AFCEC #USACE 

We’re excited to share that the following IronArchers will be attending this year’s Code for America Summit in Chicago: Heather Widmont, Director of Project Management  Thomas Blackwell, Director of Engineering  Jessica Woodin, Director of Experience  Anneka Van Garza, UX Designer  Jeff Naftzinger, Senior Researcher  Elena Naids, Research Manager  Jacquelyn Schreck PhD, UX Researcher  Metta Chaphiv Designer/Researcher This group is especially looking forward to:  ✨ Connecting in person—many for the very first time—and strengthening the relationships that power their work  ✨ Learning from other civic tech teams and practitioners across the country  ✨ Exploring benefit-related panels and uncovering insights to improve service delivery and outcomes  ✨ Sharpening storytelling skills to better communicate impact for clients and communities  ✨ Building new connections within the civic tech space  Across the board, the team is energized by the chance to collaborate, learn, and bring back ideas that help us continue improving outcomes through thoughtfully built digital services that will help us better support our clients and serve Veterans, warfighters, and the public. If you’ll be at the Summit, we’d love to connect. Reach out to any of our team members to chat about the work we’re doing and how we can collaborate. #CodeForAmerica #CivicTech #DigitalServices #UX #HumanCenteredDesign

We’re honored to share that IronArch was recognized by OrangeSlices AI as an Elev8[X] Award winner in the Operational Excellence category at last week’s Federal Excellence Program. The Elev8[X] program recognizes organizations that are setting the standard across the federal landscape, and being selected from such a competitive field makes this achievement especially meaningful. It reflects the discipline, collaboration, and commitment our team brings to delivering high-quality outcomes for our clients every day. Our COO, Seth Finkel, was in attendance to celebrate alongside fellow awardees and industry leaders, making the moment even more special. To our team, partners, and clients—thank you. This recognition is a direct result of your dedication, trust, and shared focus on excellence. We’re proud of what we’ve accomplished together and excited for what’s ahead. 

Government modernization isn’t just about technology—it’s about designing services and products that truly work for the people who rely on them and move critical missions forward.    In our latest insight (co-written by Jessica Woodin and Elena Naids), we share how IronArch’s experience team has evolved from project-based UX efforts to a community-driven, human-centered design practice that scales across programs. By connecting teams, sharing insights, and embedding research and design into delivery, we’re helping our partners move faster, reduce rework, and improve outcomes.    The result: more consistent, user-informed digital services that better serve Veterans, families, warfighters, and our federal government partners at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the United States Department of War.    Read more about how we’re putting people at the center of modernization: https://lnkd.in/e2pMu46R #HumanCenteredDesign #DigitalServices #GovTech #UX #IronArch 

We’re hiring! 🚀 IronArch is looking for a ServiceNow Solution Engineer to support innovative, mission-driven work within a large federal technology environment. In this role, you’ll help deliver solutions that enhance digital services, improve user experiences, and support enterprise-wide systems that impact millions of users. You’ll collaborate closely with teams and stakeholders to drive meaningful outcomes through modern technology. Our work supports a major federal organization focused on delivering secure, reliable, and seamless technology services at scale—and this role plays a key part in advancing that mission. If you’re passionate about problem-solving, working with cutting-edge technologies, and making a real impact, we’d love to connect. Learn more and apply here: https://lnkd.in/eVyXe4qF #Hiring #ServiceNow #TechJobs #FederalCareers #ITJobs 

IronArch is proud to sponsor the 2026 Semper Fi & America's Fund PTSD Century Hike in Dallas–Fort Worth. Taking place April 29–May 3, this powerful event brings together service members, Veterans, and supporters for a 100-mile journey that reflects the strength and resilience of those living with PTSD. Each mile walked represents courage, perseverance, and a commitment to recovery.  Through this sponsorship, we’re honored to support programs that provide critical resources for wounded, ill, and injured service members, Veterans, and military families. We look forward to cheering on participants and supporting this incredible mission every step of the way. #Veterans #PTSD #SemperFiFund #ServiceMatters #IronArch