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      NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory

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      3.9

      70% would recommend to a friend

      (1,128 total reviews)
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      Dr. Laurie Leshin

      59% approve of CEO

      17% positive business outlook

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      4.1

      Work/Life balance

      4.0

      Diversity & inclusion

      3.9

      Culture & values

      3.5

      Compensation and benefits

      3.5

      Career opportunities

      3.0

      Senior management

      NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 1,128 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Aerospace & Defense industry (3.6 stars).

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      1K reviews
      4.0
      Oct 8, 2025

      Meaningful work with brilliant people, but processes can be slow

      Financial analyst
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      Pros

      Mission-driven organization where your work supports cutting-edge space exploration and science Smart, collaborative colleagues who genuinely care about doing things right Excellent work-life balance compared to most private-sector finance roles Great benefits (retirement, healthcare, time off) and job security Opportunities to learn from technical experts and contribute to high-impact projects

      Cons

      Bureaucracy and slow decision making due to layered approvals and government structure Frequent budget constraints and shifting funding priorities can make planning unpredictable Career advancement can be slow; promotions often tied to tenure rather than performance Pay is modest compared to private industry finance roles in Southern California Tools and systems can lag behind modern analytics standards

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