Is Peraton Reston a good place to work?

Employees in Reston have rated Peraton with 3.7 out of 5 stars in 50 anonymous Glassdoor reviews. To compare, worldwide Peraton employees have given a rating of 3.6 out of 5. Search open jobs at Peraton in Reston or explore more of the top rated companies in Reston .

Does Peraton pay well in Reston?

Peraton employees working in Reston rate their compensation and benefits with 3.9 out of 5 stars based on anonymously submitted employee reviews on Glassdoor. This is equal to the company average rating of all Peraton employees. Browse Peraton salaries in Reston to find out how much you could get paid.

How is the work culture at Peraton in Reston?

Employees in Reston have rated Peraton with 4 out of 5 for work-life-balance (equal to company-wide rating), 4 out of 5 for diversity and inclusion (equal to company-wide rating), 3.2 out of 5 for culture and values (equal to company-wide rating) and 3.6 out of 5 for career opportunities (equal to company-wide rating).

How satisfied are Peraton employees in Reston?

62% of employees in Reston would recommend working at Peraton to a friend, compared to 62% of Peraton employees worldwide . This is based on 50 anonymous reviews submitted on Glassdoor.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Peraton?

Software Engineer (81) , Background Investigator (79) , Investigator (55) , Systems Engineer (54) , Systems Administrator (29) , Network Engineer (25) , Analyst (22) , Senior Software Engineer (22) , Business Analyst (21) , Program Manager (21) , Software Developer (21) , IT Specialist (20) , Background Investigator I (17) , Project Manager (15) , Manager (13)

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

"Benefits are good and affordable" ((in 193 reviews)); "There is a good work life balance and they want you to excel and better yourself." ((in 66 reviews)); "Work from home, flexible hours" ((in 61 reviews)); "Great director and leadership locally in Blacksburg." ((in 42 reviews)); "salary is competitive" ((in 35 reviews))

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

"Managers are young and inexperienced and only there to run reports about how badly everyone is doing." ((in 30 reviews)); "Almost everything is an emergency, good ole carrot and stick for advancement, upper management is a big issue." ((in 24 reviews)); "Instability and lack of communication" ((in 23 reviews)); "No Training was offered" ((in 20 reviews)); "No bonus for contract work." ((in 17 reviews))

What are the top reviewed Peraton locations?

Herndon , Washington , Chantilly , Reston , San Diego , Arlington , Baltimore , Atlanta , Blacksburg , Colorado Springs , Greenbelt , Annapolis Junction , Alexandria , Las Cruces , San Antonio , Basking Ridge , Fairfax , New York , Huntsville , Norfolk , Virginia Beach , Silver Spring , McLean , Raleigh , Los Angeles , Offutt AFB , Boise , Richmond , Omaha , Denver

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Peraton Reston reviews

3.6

62% would recommend to a friend

(50 total reviews)

Steve Schorer

70% approve of CEO

52% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.0

Diversity & inclusion

4.0

Work/Life balance

3.9

Compensation and benefits

3.6

Career opportunities

3.2

Culture & values

2.7

Senior management

Employees in Reston have given Peraton a rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 50 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most employees have a good working experience in Reston. The Peraton employee rating in Reston is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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4.0

Jun 30, 2026

Stable environment with great coworkers, but slow promotions

Research scientist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Stable, relaxing most of the time, great coworkers, decent salary, hybrid allowed

Cons

Promotion can be hit or miss dependent on performance only once per year. Generally standard 2% / year

Peraton Response

We're glad to hear you've had a positive experience with your colleagues, the flexibility of our hybrid work environment, and the overall stability of your role. We also appreciate your perspective on career progression and compensation. We are continually focused on supporting employee development and creating pathways for career advancement. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience!

2.0

Jun 23, 2026

Revenue-focused - struggles with processes and leadership stability

Manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Focused on revenue performance. Aware of business sectors of strong performance - and those to avoid.

Cons

Relies on arcane processes. Constant C-level turnover in 2025 reduced employee confidence. Does not value innovation and leadership.

Peraton Response

Thank you for recognizing Peraton's focus on delivering strong business performance. We also appreciate you sharing your perspective on leadership and our internal processes. Clear communication, efficient processes, and confidence in leadership are all important to the employee experience, and feedback like yours helps us continue improving. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience and wish you all the best in your future endeavors.

3.0

Mar 11, 2026

Peraton is not it

Business development executive

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pays well, somewhat flexible schedule

Cons

Poor leadership, lacking strategic direction

Peraton Response

4mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that your experience with leadership and strategic direction does not meet expectations. We take feedback like this seriously, as strong leadership and clear direction are critical to both employee experience and business success. We are continuously working to strengthen communication, alignment, and transparency across the organization.

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