Do Not Work Here - Cost Analyst Tecolote Research Employee Review

2.0
Apr 2, 2014
Recommend
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Pros

- Able to quickly get experience from an entry level position as a cost or earned value analyst - Good benefits, admittedly tough to beat the medical and retirement. - Don't really have to work that hard

Cons

- Work is extremely boring - Lack of transparency from management to workers - Extremely flat organization, little room to progress - Low pay in comparison to competition. Management uses the great benefits to justify the low pay. - Employees aren't exactly the cream of the crop. Government influenced culture, mediocrity is not only tolerated, but accepted and celebrated. - Don't actually make/produce or DO anything. Essentially a glorified staffing company.

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5.0
Apr 15, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Terrific support, mentorship, and training from management. Good company culture and it’s an employee-owned company! Extremely good retirement and health care benefits.

Cons

Because the retirement and healthcare benefits are so good, the actual salary is lower than some expect.

4.0
Nov 16, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

It is pretty rare to find an employee owned company in the defense space, and so if you have the chance to interview here, do it. Employer paid health premiums, 15% automatic retirement contribution (not a match- just free money) plus free equity. Work life balance is solid although it will depend on your team.

Cons

Salaries are low to account for benefits- you absolutely will get paid more for the same role at another company. Company is also a slow and careful mover. You will watch your stock options appreciate in value slowly when you know they could be going faster. But it is safe. Not much room to grow quickly without relocating

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