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?

"The people are great and very helpful." ((in 9 reviews)); "Great for ex military or GS employees" ((in 5 reviews)); "Extremely good retirement and health care benefits." ((in 5 reviews)); "Corporate culture feels tight" ((in 4 reviews)); "With opportunities and great benefits, I've never seen a reason to leave." ((in 3 reviews))

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

"Base salary is low and can be difficult for an entry level analyst." ((in 11 reviews)); "Pay is low, they expect way more than they're willing to pay, no real growth." ((in 9 reviews)); "Overall, management is effective and pays attention to employees, however there is some variation in front line management from office" ((in 4 reviews)); "There's a training but it's not really applicable to your day" ((in 3 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

Company ratings over time

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.

4.0

Nov 20, 2016

Tecolote is a highly regarded employer in government services.

Cost analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Tecolote offers interesting work with cost estimating of government projects. There's opportunity to use your knowledge of math and statistics. The people are great and very helpful.

Cons

Tecolote serves the government sector. The government typically contracts for support for a handful of years or so and then re-contracts the work.

4.0

Aug 31, 2016

Excellent employee owned cost analysis company

Cost analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Provides an excellent culture to develop analytical skills in a team environment. The company truly values its employees far more than the average consulting firm. Benefits and retirement plans are excellent.

Cons

Base salary is low and can be difficult for an entry level analyst.

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Jobs at Tecolote Research

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