Who is Extraordinary Solutions Group (ESG)?
About Us
Established in 2010, Extraordinary Solutions Group (ESG) is a minority-owned, solutions-oriented talent acquisition and search firm dedicated to helping government contractors and commercial clients achieve their missions by providing the necessary talent within their timelines and budgets.
- We take pride in our successful history of identifying and attracting top-tier, cleared candidates for vital global projects.
- We offer a range of services, including retained search, direct placement/contingency, contract staffing, and hourly rate consulting
- We specialize in supporting the DoD, Intelligence, and Federal markets, placing candidates in diverse roles both domestically and internationally.
- We also serve commercial firms across diverse industries, including healthcare, life sciences, IT, engineering, cyber security, international development, program management, and administrative and accounting/finance.
At ESG, we are passionate about serving our clients and are a full-service recruiting firm welcoming new clients with the ambition of establishing teaming opportunities. Our team looks forward to connecting, collaborating, and partnering with you.
Our recent searches supported these agencies:
- Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
- Department of Defense (DoD)
- Department of Justice (DOJ)
- Department of State (DOS)
- Intelligence Agencies (FBI,CIA, NSA, etc.)
- Department of Health & Human Services (DHS)
- United States Agency for International Development (USAID)
- Defense Logistics Agency (DLA)
- Department of Veterans Affair (VA)
- Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC)
- Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI)
- National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA)
Relevant NAICS Codes:
- 561320 – Temporary Help Services
- 561310 – Employment Placement Agencies
- 541611 – General Management Consulting Services
- 54161 – Management Consulting Services
- 541612 – Human Resources Consulting Services
- 541690 – Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services
- 541990 – All Other Professional, Scientific and Technical Services
- 561311 – Employment Placement Agencies
- 561312 - Executive Search Services
Cage Code: 77WA7
DUNS: 07-918-0657
Marpleh Baker
Founder and President, ESG
Over the past 16 years in the recruiting industry, Marpleh has distinguished himself as a leader in the staffing and consulting world in and around Washington, DC. He started his career in banking business development, and then discovered his true talent and passion for recruiting and staffing. Matching motivated professionals with companies who can make the most of their ambitions was a natural fit for his skills.
He transforms lives by guiding individuals toward new career paths and collaborating with companies that need their skills to achieve greater success. Today, they’re a thriving, well-regarded firms. Marpleh founded Extraordinary Solutions Group in 2010 to turn his passion into his career.
As a global talent acquisition consultant, he personally ensures that ESG provides best-in-class staffing support to every client. This includes identifying candidates with active security clearances for government contracting firms, as well as commercial clients across multiple industries.
Although he’s primarily focused in Virginia, Maryland, and the nation’s capital, Washington, DC; he also works with clients and places candidates across the U.S and overseas.
He becomes true partners with his clients – immersing himself in their processes and culture and working tirelessly to source candidates for difficult-to-fill positions. Mr. Baker is a relentless communicator and demonstrates extraordinary loyalty and dedication to every client – no matter the size or prestige.
With this same spirit, he extends his outreach to serve those in need. As a benevolent volunteer, he actively participates in several Christian organizations. His volunteer work includes providing one-on-one résumé review coaching to job seekers, offering constructive suggestions to enhance resumés, and working directly with the homeless and impoverished in various communities to provide support and care.
Marpleh holds a bachelor’s degree in mass communications from Rider University in Lawrenceville, New Jersey. Go Broncs!
What makes ESG different from other staffing and recruiting firms?
Repeated Success Placing Specialized Talent Worldwide • Success in identifying and recruiting top quality candidates • Filling positions with unique skill sets • Cost effective placements within strict timeframe requirements • Superior record of achievement and demonstrated success in mission– critical talent acquisition • Proven track record of finding professionals with high-level security clearances for both CONUS/OCONUS requirements • Demonstrated leadership of a seasoned, entrepreneurial consulting group
Our Mission
To utilize our recruiting and staffing expertise to match qualified job seekers with companies that will get the most from their talents. We do this by conducting comprehensive research, developing customized solutions for each customer, and working with professional integrity and due diligence to find the right match. We’ll make sure to take the time to sure that we exceed every client’s needs and every candidate’s expectations.
Our Vision
We will simultaneously satisfy client requirements and assist top-tier candidates in finding meaningful, rewarding, and appreciative work environments. As a company, we aspire to maintain trust, candor, and full transparency.
What sets ESG apart?
What makes ESG right for you?
We’ve found repeated success placing specialized talent with organizations around the world. Here’s what makes us the right partner for you:
- We can help you identify and recruit top quality candidates
- We develop customized solutions for each customer – no two are the same
- We help fill hard to fill positions at every level
- We offer cost effective placements within your timeframe
- We stand behind our superior record of achievement and demonstrated successes
- We have a proven track record placing professionals with high-level security clearances for both CONUS/OCONUS requirements
The empathic recruiter
Recruiting is a true partnership. ESG will work to develop an understanding of your needs and work with real concern for your organization as well as the professionals we place with you. Together, we’ll find the talent you need to succeed.
Government Contracting Placements
DoD and Intelligence Community
We’ve helped top organizations find cleared talent with security clearance levels ranging from Public Trust, Secret and Top Secret, to TS/SCI CI Polygraph, TS/SCI Full Scope Polygraph, and Yankee White.
Our team can help staff mission critical roles while maintaining a deep focus on contractual compliance.
