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At Nucor, everything starts with our people and the culture that binds them together. As North America's largest and most diversified manufacturer of steel and steel products, and one of the world's largest recyclers, we've built our success on a foundation of trust, teamwork, and unwavering commitment to safety. Every Nucor teammate lives and works by the same core principles - integrity, open communication, inclusion, and a relentless can-do attitude that turns obstacles into opportunities. We call each other 'teammates' because that's exactly what we are: equals working toward a common cause, partnering across roles and divisions to win together. What truly sets Nucor apart is how we put our values into action every day. Our pay-for-performance system means every teammate's compensation is tied to productivity, which is why we're one of the most productive steel companies in the world with industry-leading compensation. We believe in treating each other fairly, providing avenues for appeal, and offering the job security that inspires confidence in the work our teammates do. With over 300 locations and 33,000 skilled teammates, we maintain a culture where people thrive - where innovation is embraced, courage is celebrated, and ownership of our collective success rests with every individual. From our pioneering use of Electric Arc Furnace technology to our commitment to becoming the world's safest steel company, everything we do reflects our belief that when teammates are empowered and respected, extraordinary things happen.

Diné Development Corporation (DDC) is a Navajo Nation owned family of companies that delivers IT, engineering, and professional services solutions that solve the dynamic challenges of federal agencies. Founded in 2004 by the Navajo Nation, DDC was inspired by the legacy of young Navajo enlisted personnel who protected their homeland to ensure a future for their People. Today, the organization has grown into a dynamic portfolio of nine subsidiaries encompassing 700+ employees that deliver leading IT, professional, and environmental solutions to more than 250 unique customers throughout federal agencies, tribal governments, and commercial organizations. DDC is mission-focused, legacy-inspired, and community-driven. The corporation is dedicated to creating sustainable prosperity for the Navajo Nation through strategic expansion that contributes economic, infrastructure, environmental and other resources to advance the Navajo Nation for future generations. Since its inception, DDC has provided more than $4 million in dividends while directly supporting the improvement of infrastructure, education, and healthcare on the Navajo Nation. With an additional $11+ million in philanthropic contributions, DDC continues to transform the future of defense, healthcare, homeland security, intelligence, and environmental management while building upon the legacy of its shareholders.

Windwalker Group is an ISO 9001-certified small business with over 25 years of experience providing security, training, and professional development solutions to government and commercial clients across the United States. The company maintains offices in Boston, Massachusetts and Tysons Corner, Virginia, and serves clients across the U.S. Federal Government. The company's service portfolio spans a broad range of security and operational disciplines, including: Building security design and access control Security guard services Cybersecurity Customized training and professional development programs Project management Multimedia solutions Concierge services Windwalker Group operates with a stated "People First" culture, a characteristic that shapes both its internal environment and its approach to client engagements. Its work spans federal government and commercial sectors, with solutions tailored to each client's security, preparedness, and organizational development needs.

At FHI 360, we believe in putting opportunity within reach through collaboration and locally driven solutions. Our team of more than 2,200 experts works across over 50 countries, partnering with communities to develop data-driven approaches to global challenges. We listen first, then act - working alongside local organizations to expand economic opportunity, improve health outcomes, and respond to humanitarian crises with culturally attuned strategies. Our culture is built on six core values: innovation to meet evolving needs, mutual respect for diversity, passion driven by personal commitment, accountability through measurable results, commitment to excellence with high ethical standards, and teamwork across disciplines. Since 1971, we have evolved from conducting family planning research at the University of North Carolina to a global nonprofit that addresses interconnected challenges in health, education, nutrition, economic development, environment, and civil society. We advocate for access and opportunity for all people, enabling them to create their own paths forward through enduring networks and integrated solutions.

Thermo Fisher Scientific is the world leader in serving science, enabling customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. The company delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through its industry-leading brands. With a global team of more than 120,000 colleagues, Thermo Fisher serves customers across pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, hospitals and clinical diagnostic labs, universities, research institutions, government agencies and industrial organizations. The company's portfolio includes leading brands such as Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon and PPD. Thermo Fisher provides comprehensive solutions through its analytical instruments, laboratory equipment, software, services, consumables and reagents. The company's integrated offerings span from research and discovery to diagnosis and cure, accelerating innovation and driving advancements in life sciences, healthcare and industrial markets.

Fermilab is the United States' national particle physics and accelerator laboratory, operated as a Department of Energy facility on a 6,800-acre site in Illinois. Founded in 1967, it builds and operates particle accelerators and detectors, conducts experiments in fundamental particle physics, and leads large-scale international scientific collaborations. The laboratory's technical work spans accelerator physics, neutrino physics, dark matter and dark energy research, particle detector design, and high-performance scientific computing. Its facilities include what it describes as the world's most powerful neutrino beam. Fermilab leads the Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment (DUNE), a major international collaboration. Its computing infrastructure supports large-scale experimental data analysis alongside its accelerator operations. Fermilab's historical facilities - the Main Ring and the Tevatron colliders - were associated with the discoveries of the bottom quark and the top quark. The laboratory's current research program investigates the fundamental building blocks of matter, the origins of the universe, and the nature of dark matter and dark energy. The work draws on deep expertise across engineering, physics, computing, and large-scale systems integration. Staff operate at the intersection of frontier science and advanced technology, contributing to experiments that require close coordination with scientific institutions worldwide.