MITRE reviews about "pay"

This is not a Tech company, , so base pay range is lower.

-Business Model beginning to fail with reduction in federal contracts -Better pay at other companies -No stock or bonuses for low level employees

Decline in opportunity under severely cut federal funding (FFRDCs have been hit hard). Company is contracting, not growing. Long-term changes in prioritized work (less enjoyable R&D, feels more consultant-like). Constant stress of finding enough project work to remain fully booked. Work-life balance vanishes for higher-level positions. Lower relative pay.

Slightly below average pay Small raises and limited opportunities for advancement in certain career fields Unreliable project funding and constant staffing issues due to changes in federal policy

Bad project staffing (favoritism not what’s best for sponsor). You basically have to “apply” for a new internal job to get staffed on a project. Culture died under last CEO and new CEO can’t change it with VPs enabling old ways. Low pay and slow promotions for most people. Rested on its name but forgot to be the force it used it be pushing sponsors for innovation instead of placating them.

Onboarding and off boarding was ambiguous, some things they expect you to know but are not clear about

Uncompetitive pay and career growth opportunities through mid career.

Layoffs have become more frequent.

1. Very few people have 'hands on' experience 2. Upper management oblivious of ground realities 3. Too top-heavy 4. Low pay compared to the industry averages