Is Henry M. Jackson Foundation a good company to work for?

Henry M. Jackson Foundation has an overall rating of 3.5 out of 5, based on over 731 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 8% over the last 12 months. 65% of employees would recommend working at Henry M. Jackson Foundation to a friend and 49% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Henry M. Jackson Foundation have been left by employees working as Program Manager , Postdoctoral Fellow and Research Assistant II .

Does Henry M. Jackson Foundation pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Henry M. Jackson Foundation employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Henry M. Jackson Foundation. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Henry M. Jackson Foundation?

65% of Henry M. Jackson Foundation employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Henry M. Jackson Foundation 3.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.7 for culture and values and 3.3 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Henry M. Jackson Foundation?

Research Assistant (59) , Research Associate (33) , Clinical Research Coordinator (24) , Program Manager (22) , Research Scientist (15) , Postdoctoral Fellow (14) , Research Assistant II (10) , Clinical Research Coordinator II (9) , Research Assistant I (9) , Clinical Research Assistant (8) , Research Associate II (8) , Scientist (8) , Program Coordinator (7) , Administrative Assistant (5) , Research Assistant III (5)

What are the pros of working at Henry M. Jackson Foundation according to real employee reviews?

"Benefits are great and you can donate hours to be used by sick employees who need long term leave benefits" ((in 159 reviews)); "Great people to work with." ((in 35 reviews)); "Work life balance is good" ((in 31 reviews)); "Benefits package is competitive if you take advantage of the 403b match and HSA." ((in 13 reviews)); "Immediate coworkers are great" ((in 12 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Henry M. Jackson Foundation according to real employee reviews?

"Low pay and sometimes frustrating organizational structure." ((in 49 reviews)); "poor management" ((in 19 reviews)); "Their lack of understanding of the center's established work ethic, combined with poor leadership oversight, led to a breakdown in collaboration and an overall decline in professionalism." ((in 14 reviews)); "No room for advancement!" ((in 11 reviews)); "Low salary with low raises" ((in 10 reviews))

What are employees saying about Henry M. Jackson Foundation layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Henry M. Jackson Foundation locations?

Bethesda , Silver Spring , Rockville , San Antonio , Washington , Frederick , San Diego , Honolulu , North Bethesda , Portsmouth , Annandale , Fort Bragg , Great Lakes , Tacoma , Kensington , Idaho Falls , Norfolk , Virginia Beach , New York , Fayetteville , Raleigh , Dayton , Fairfield , Las Vegas , Seattle , Red Lion , Gaithersburg , Laurel , Potomac , Fort Bliss

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3.5

65% would recommend to a friend

(674 total reviews)

Joseph Caravalho

73% approve of CEO

49% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.9

Work/Life balance

3.7

Culture & values

3.6

Compensation and benefits

3.5

Diversity & inclusion

3.3

Career opportunities

3.2

Senior management

Henry M. Jackson Foundation has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 674 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Henry M. Jackson Foundation employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Management & Consulting industry (3.7 stars).

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674 reviews

4.0

Apr 20, 2026

Strong benefits and community, but DEI groups eliminated

Clinical research coordinator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great benefits, great community. Lots of opportunities for growth.

Cons

Per one of the 2025 Presidential Executive Orders, HJF longer has any DEI groups; their DEI groups used to be a significantly positive standout for the company.

1.0

Apr 16, 2026

Company perks overshadowed by Very TOXIC work culture

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

You don't have to pay for parking. Make sure you ask about the free catered lunches every week. They are delicious! And the comped car detailing once a month is a great benefit to working for HJF.

Cons

Upper management is very self-serving. They are more concerned about their bonuses then they are about providing employees with the best tools to get the job done. Executives, some making $250,000 a year, all bow down to the CEO like he's a GOD. The company touts that it generates upwards of $500 million a year, but they are incredibly cheap. The environment here is TOXIC. HJF is the definition of Overworked and Underpaid. This company loves managers and employees that are spineless and will do ANYTHING to get ahead.

5.0

Apr 15, 2026

Great work-life balance with manageable pay

Research assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great work-life balance Excellent Management Solid benefits

Cons

Pay was a little low for area, but manageable

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