SPARTA, Inc.

SPARTA Inc. AESO, A Parsons Company, (For a short time known as Cobham Analytic Solutions) is a United States defense contractor based in Lake Forest, California.

Prior to its acquisition by Cobham plc, SPARTA was unusual for a U.S. defense contractor in that it was publicly held but privately traded; it was more than 98% owned by its 1,300 employees.

Employees were granted stock options based on various criteria, including corporate profit and individual contribution to bringing in new business.

Prior to the acquisition, some benefits and company procedures were decided upon by a council of employees which met annually.

In 2011, SPARTA, with the exception of the composites manufacturing portion of the company, was sold by Cobham plc to Parsons Corporation for US$350 million.