21st century science and technology but stuck in early 20th century on treating its people - Finance and Accounting Draper Employee Review

2.0
Sep 1, 2020
Recommend
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Pros

National Security industry allows Draper to offer competitive 403(b) and salary greater than the median salary in Boston’s market.

Cons

HR s/b it’s own independent business unit to listen to employees concerns and to genuinely be unbiased. Senior Finance Managers are untrustworthy and unprofessional. The leadership applies fear tactics as a method to motivate staff. Since the summer of 2017, Senior Finance Managers cultivated a toxic culture. In a 28 month period commencing the fall of 2017, Finance and Accounting experienced an attrition rate of 40 key personnel. To conclude, many administrative personnel of color experienced institutional racism.

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5.0
Jun 23, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Everyone is super nice and there is opportunity for movement upwards and into different departments.

Cons

Pay is a little low but other then that absolutely amazing.

2.0
Jun 25, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Good benefits, individual workers actually care and show it.

Cons

Toxic management, nepotism culture, company won't take action to fix problems unless it's a finding,

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