Founded in 2002, Alion Science and Technology Corporation is an employee-owned company that specializes in operational support services. It offers naval architecture and marine engineering solutions. The company also provides information management and technology and systems engineering services. In addition, Alion Science and Technology Corporation owns and operates more than 98,000 square feet of laboratories and technical centers in the United States. Its subsidiaries include Washington Consulting and Human Factors Applications. The company serves civilian government agencies and commercial customers, as well as the Department of Defense. Alion Science and Technology Corporation also maintains a staff of over 3,000 individuals. It has locations in Afghanistan, Canada, Iraq, Japan, Germany and the U.S.