Very smart colleagues - Anonymous employee Westat Employee Review

5.0
May 28, 2015
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Very bright, knowledgable, dedicated project staff. Wide range of interesting projects across many subject areas. Stable, employee-owned company with excellent benefits. Some excellent managers.

Cons

Lower pay than some competitors. Hierarchical, stepwise type of system that rewards employees who stay long term; some may see this as negative, others positive.

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5.0
Jul 21, 2026
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Pros

Great company to work for. Supportive team and upper leadership. The type of company that truly invests in their people. Great work/life balance.

Cons

Government-funded, so priorities shift with the administration.

5.0
Jul 19, 2026
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Pros

Meaningful work, collegial culture, flexible and pleasant work environment.

Cons

Westat’s industry is shrinking due to DOGE and ongoing federal cuts to research funding. Makes fear of layoffs an ongoing problem.

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