Does Tecolote Research pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Tecolote Research employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Tecolote Research. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Tecolote Research?

90% of Tecolote Research employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Tecolote Research 4.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.2 for culture and values and 3.4 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Tecolote Research?

Cost Analyst (22) , Senior Analyst (12) , Principal Analyst (8) , Analyst (6) , Financial Analyst (4) , Advanced Analyst (3) , Analyst II (2) , Budget Analyst (2) , Cost Analyst II (2) , Operations Analyst (2)

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

"These people are bright, humble, and dedicated to their customers, missions and Tecolote." ((in 6 reviews)); "Corporate culture feels tight" ((in 5 reviews)); "Great for ex military or GS employees" ((in 5 reviews)); "Culture, leadership are great and I am staying here for my career" ((in 4 reviews)); "Extremely good retirement and health care benefits." ((in 4 reviews))

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

"Pay is low, they expect way more than they're willing to pay, no real growth." ((in 9 reviews)); "Base salary is low and can be difficult for an entry level analyst." ((in 9 reviews)); "low salary, disengaged management, boring work" ((in 7 reviews))

What are employees saying about Tecolote Research layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Tecolote Research locations?

El Segundo , Arlington , Washington , Los Angeles , Goleta , Huntsville , Santa Barbara , Bedford , Hill AFB , Chantilly , Albuquerque , San Diego , Colorado Springs , Manhattan Beach , Ogden , Alexandria , San Francisco , Tacoma , Aberdeen , Boston , Malden , Somerville , Worcester , Crystal City

Tecolote Research reviews

4.1

90% would recommend to a friend

(123 total reviews)

James Y. Takayesu

95% approve of CEO

85% positive business outlook

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Ratings trend for the last 6 months (123 reviews)

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Tecolote Research has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 123 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Tecolote Research employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Aerospace & Defense industry (3.6 stars).

Reviews by job title

123 reviews

4.0

Sep 12, 2018

Good Place to Start

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

This company will train you, and will provide opportunity to learn technical skills.

Cons

There are very limited opportunities to advance your career.

5.0

Sep 1, 2018

Special company to be a part of

Principal analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Excellent leadership that cares about their employees - Highly skilled peers who are open to sharing knowledge and experience - Exceptional benefits (retirement, company stock, healthcare, PTO) - Great reputation in the industry; well deserved - Resilient company with great track record and longevity - Access to highly capable tools; internal estimating tools are best in the business - Often get to work on very meaningful/important programs

Cons

- Limited client base (DoD/Government); subject to rigid processes and bureaucracy that come along with the industry - You may be assigned to work with customers who can be a challenge to deal with; at times support contractors do not get the respect from customers that they deserve

5.0

Nov 14, 2017

Great company to work for

Analyst ii

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Generous benefits, great work life balance, and a great group of people.

Cons

Government bureaucracy extends to private industry as well. Sometimes progress is frustratingly slow.

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Jobs at Tecolote Research

Program Analyst (Junior/Entry)

Schedule Analyst/Integrated Master Scheduler

Junior - Mid Level Cost Analyst