Does GovCIO pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, GovCIO employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at GovCIO. This rating has improved by 5% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at GovCIO?

64% of GovCIO employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated GovCIO 3.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.3 for culture and values and 3.2 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at GovCIO?

Project Manager (12) , Program Manager (6) , Field Service Engineer (4) , Manager (4) , Project Coordinator (4) , Business Analyst (3) , Business Analyst III (3) , Data Analyst (3) , ELT Instructor (3) , Field Service Engineer (FSE) (3) , IT Project Manager (3) , Senior Business Analyst (3) , Senior Program Manager (3) , Systems Engineer (3) , Business Development Manager (2)

What are the pros of working at GovCIO according to real employee reviews?

"Decent benefits for most part." ((in 19 reviews)); "They're great people and care for each other a lot." ((in 12 reviews)); "Great team to work with." ((in 11 reviews)); "Great work environment." ((in 6 reviews)); "Good Work Life Balance, Corporate reachback" ((in 5 reviews))

What are the cons of working at GovCIO according to real employee reviews?

"Mean leadership has no problem throwing you under the bus to cover up their mistakes." ((in 14 reviews)); "The pay could be better for the work" ((in 10 reviews)); "Ever since GovCIO was acquired by private equity and then had its merger with Salient CRGT, the culture has changed immensely." ((in 4 reviews)); "Raises minimal (2" ((in 4 reviews)); "They will lie and tell you there is growth opportunity" ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about GovCIO layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about GovCIO layoffs and their outlook for job security at GovCIO in 2026.

What are the top reviewed GovCIO locations?

Washington , Fairfax , San Antonio , Arlington , Lees Summit , Fayetteville , Austin , Baltimore , Tampa , Charleston , Florida City , Chicago , Alexandria , Chantilly , Falls Church , Merrifield , Quantico , Reston , Sterling , Woodbridge , Kansas City , Saint Louis , Buffalo , Anchorage , Charlotte , Dallas , Fort Worth , Kiln , Stennis Space Center , Brandon

GovCIO reviews

3.6

64% would recommend to a friend

(60 total reviews)

Jim Brabston

69% approve of CEO

55% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.9

Diversity & inclusion

3.9

Work/Life balance

3.6

Compensation and benefits

3.3

Culture & values

3.2

Senior management

3.2

Career opportunities

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Reviews by job title

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4.0

Jul 7, 2025

IT Contractor

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Opportunity to enhance and support mission critical services; Chance to work with very talented and experienced subject matter experts; Higher pay in terms of direct compensation than similiar private sector work.

Cons

Contracting benefits compensation packages may not include sick pay and sick leave; Yearly benefits systems provider changes.

1.0

Jun 29, 2025

Do not work for this work

Service desk technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

-supervisors are able to be lenient when needed -room for growth and improve

Cons

-constant micromanaging -lack of pto acculturation -high workload with little pay

GovCIO Response

9mo

Thank you for your feedback. We understand that workload and PTO concerns are important. We are working to improve work-life balance and encourage employees to discuss these issues with HR for support and guidance.

1.0

Jun 10, 2025

Overworked and Underpaid

Analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

None that I could think of.

Cons

Employees are being asked to do more work than is reasonable for their pay, often taking on extra hours, responsibilities outside their role, and facing unrealistic deadlines. GovCIO frequently cut costs by reducing benefits, such as changing health insurance plans annually and offering minimal coverage, leaving staff with poor healthcare options. There are no dedicated sick leaves—only a general Paid Time Off (PTO) bank. If employees use all their PTO and then become ill, they have no additional protection or paid leave. The HR department is unhelpful and difficult to interact with.

GovCIO Response

9mo

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We understand your concerns about workload and compensation. We regularly review our benefits and compensation policies to ensure fairness. Please reach out to HR if you would like to discuss your specific situation further.

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