Does Riverside Research pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Riverside Research employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Riverside Research. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Riverside Research?

78% of Riverside Research employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Riverside Research 4.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.8 for culture and values and 3.8 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Riverside Research?

Software Engineer (6) , Intern (4) , Program Manager (4) , Project Manager (4) , Administrative Assistant (2) , Anonymous (2) , Data Scientist (2) , Engineer (2) , Member of the Research Staff (2) , Research Engineer (2) , Research Scientist (2) , Senior Member of Technical Staff (2) , Systems Engineer (2)

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

"Benefits are great." ((in 21 reviews)); "Great people at the working (non" ((in 16 reviews)); "Outstanding pay and good treatment of employees." ((in 8 reviews)); "They care about employees." ((in 6 reviews)); "Management actively looks to reassign contract employees" ((in 5 reviews))

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

"Dysfunctional leadership presents itself in very poor decisions, inability or no desire to listen to those doing the actual work, too many people dictating tasks or directions that often conflict, and strong disagreements between business units that adversely affect the work force." ((in 4 reviews)); "Upper management has lost touch with their employees at least in my location." ((in 4 reviews))

What are employees saying about Riverside Research layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Riverside Research locations?

Dayton , Beavercreek , New York , Lexington , Arlington , Fairfax , Centreville , Melbourne , Boston , Champaign , Fairborn , Crystal City , Springfield , Washington , Fort Bragg , Greenville , Columbus , San Diego , Colorado Springs

Riverside Research reviews

3.9

78% would recommend to a friend

(134 total reviews)

Dr. Steven Omick

65% approve of CEO

65% positive business outlook

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Riverside Research has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 134 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Riverside Research employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Government & Public Administration industry (3.6 stars).

Reviews by job title

134 reviews

3.0

Feb 22, 2024

Pretty good company to work for

Remote sensing engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Well respected company Small Company Atmosphere

Cons

Too much focused on expanding business footprint Not much support for current engineers More emphasis on management career path than engineering Tone def to employees concerns

Riverside Research Response

2y

Hello and thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review about working at Riverside Research. We’ve worked hard to maintain our place in the industry through a history of respect, compliance, and innovation. We’re so glad you’re a part of that legacy. We want our engineers (and all employees) to feel supported in their roles, and we are sorry to hear your concerns haven’t been addressed. We provide multiple internal channels soliciting employee feedback, and management, the executive leadership team, and our HR department are open to hearing your concerns. We encourage you to take advantage of whichever of these channels feels most comfortable for you so we can learn more about your experiences and concerns.

5.0

Feb 12, 2024

Great Culure, Salary and Benefits

Project manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

No expectation for employees to conduct business development with government clients.

Cons

Very low salary growth year-to-year due to government contract linkage.

Riverside Research Response

2y

Thanks so much for posting your review. We are dedicated to nurturing a supportive work environment where team members can concentrate on their contributions, explore innovative ideas, and engage with colleagues across teams. Learning that you appreciate this effort means a lot. Thank you for your valuable feedback!

4.0

Jan 26, 2024

nice place to work

Staff scientist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good work environment: supportive boss, friendly and helpful colleagues

Cons

salary lower (it's a not-for-profit). Tech support difficult, computing platforms not great

Riverside Research Response

2y

Thank you so much for taking the time to provide your thoughts about working at Riverside Research. We’re pleased to hear you’ve had a positive experience with your colleagues and manager. We appreciate your feedback concerning technical issues and working to get the right equipment for your area of research. Because we comply with stringent security protocols due to the nature of our work, we do sometimes encounter limitations. We encourage you to advocate for specific equipment through your manager if you have continuing needs.

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Jobs at Riverside Research

Site Security Manager

Activity Security Representative (ASR)

Deputy Program Manager

MILCON Program Manager