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Forward Slope
Forward Slope is a technology and professional services company founded in 2002 in San Diego, California. The company provides services in enterprise...
Forward Slope
Forward Slope is a technology and professional services company founded in 2002 in San Diego, California. The company provides services in enterprise application development, GIS application development, data science and machine learning, managed IT services, and security and surveillance solutions. Forward Slope serves government and corporate clients with management and professional services.
General information
Firm type
Defense & Space
Year founded
2002
AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
San Diego
Corporate office
San Diego, CA, United States
Principals
Robert 'Bob' Buehn
CEO
Carlos Persichetti
President
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
What is Forward Slope's core business line?
Forward Slope provides systems engineering, software development, and cybersecurity services primarily for US Navy and Marine Corps information-warfare programs. The firm specializes in C4ISR systems, cloud modernization, and DevSecOps for naval command-and-control platforms, operating largely through prime positions on indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contracts such as SeaPort-NxG.
Who owns Forward Slope?
Forward Slope has been a 100% employee-owned company since 2014, when it converted to an Employee Stock Ownership Plan structure. CEO Robert Buehn and President Carlos Persichetti co-founded the firm in 2002, but ownership is now broadly distributed across the workforce through the ESOP trust.
Which defense agencies does Forward Slope serve?
Forward Slope's primary customer base includes Naval Information Warfare Systems Command and Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center Pacific, both headquartered in San Diego. The firm also supports Marine Corps systems commands and allied defense agencies through multi-award contract vehicles.
How does Forward Slope's employee-ownership model affect its contracting posture?
The ESOP model eliminates external investor pressure on margins, allowing Forward Slope to price competitively on long-term cost-plus and fixed-price task orders. Employee-owners participate directly in share-value growth, which research indicates correlates with lower staff turnover on defense programs where institutional knowledge retention is a key performance differentiator.
Does Forward Slope perform classified work?
Yes. Forward Slope holds facility clearances and employs security-cleared engineers capable of working on classified naval information-warfare systems. Specific program classifications are not publicly disclosed, consistent with standard defense-contractor practice.
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