Peraton Employee Reviews

Everyone is a part of the team and respected as a vital part of the success. Most enjoyable part is the people I work with. Work life balance is recognized.

Pros

Great work life balance

Cons

None

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Company unprepared for fast growth

Network Analyst IV (Former Employee) - Eagan Minnesota - December 5, 2023

Peraton grew from 2,000 to over 20,000 employees in 1-2 years due to acquisitions. They were unprepared for this fast growth. As an employee I was contracted to an IT support role within a government facility. Pay and benefits were lower than that of the company they purchased and below market during the time I was there.

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Excellent place to work! Best govt contractor in town

Senior Recruiter (Current Employee) - Annapolis Junction, MD - December 2, 2023

Overall Peraton is a great place to work. I’ve been a Recruiter in this industry for over 20 years and this has been one of my favorite jobs! I support the Annapolis Junction area programs. If you are a recruiter, you know this is one of the most challenging customer spaces to recruit for. We have several large (IT/Engineering) prime contracts with the MD customer. We have plenty of opportunity for growth and advancement for our current employees. If employees want to try something new, they are encouraged and supported in identifying opportunities from within. We’ve been winning a lot of new work (prime contracts), both with the MD customer and other govt agencies. So the opportunities really are endless. Most of the positions you see on our careers page are due to growth. I’m really excited to see what the future holds for us! Peraton is still a very young even though we have grown quite large in a short period of time. We do care about our employees and we listen. Employees are encouraged to complete surveys throughout the year and the company does take action based on the survey results. This may be one of my favorite things. Is that we do listen. I’ve seen so much change, for the better, firsthand, all as a direct result of the company listening to us.The benefits are fantastic. And if you have a polygraph the benefits are even better. fully employer paid, with 5 weeks of PTO and many more! We also offer bonus incentives to our employees, even Recruiters! Honestly, I wouldn’t be here if I didn’t truly believe in the company and our culture. I’ve been here 3 years -

Pros

Excellent benefits, bonus incentives, career opportunities

Cons

Young company growing pains, not really a con because the company adapts

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Good Work; Lots of Travel; Misleading

Background Investigator (Current Employee) - Washington, DC - November 29, 2023

It’s a good job if you don’t mind driving. However, due to training being online, you are very unprepared when you go into the field. Also, it’s advertised as flexible. But, you have to work around other people to make appointments. Some people can only meet once a week and you have to meet them at that time to get points. But, if you’re fine with spontaneity and having to learn things on your own, you’ll be fine

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Your experience will vary

Data Scientist (Current Employee) - Seaside, CA - November 29, 2023

It really depends on the team you’re placed with. Some teams are amazing, and some are toxic. The benefits are decent, and there’s good odds of teleworking or having flexible work hours at least some of the time. Overall, it’s a good place to work.

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Awful place to work

Investigator (Current Employee) - Connecticut - November 27, 2023

Underpaid and overworked. Expected to work more than 40 hours but if you take over time you are piled on with more work which then means you won't meet your numbers and if you don't meet your numbers you never get a raise. The pay is horrendous and they lied about bonus pay. Additionally the salary raises are laughable. They pay poverty level wages and the salary does not equate the amount of work an stress this job provides. Training was useless, you have to learn everything on your own which takes 8-12 months. I could go on with many more reasons this company is not good but I'm too exhausted from all the work I have to do for them. I would stay away from this job. There's a reason their turn over rate is high.

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Official response from Peraton

December 6, 2023

Thank you for taking the time to write a review. Your feedback, both positive or negative, is what drives change and helps our team grow and improve. We are in the process of revamping our training by utilizing feedback from our investigators and extending on-the-job training. We have expanded our training with in-person and additional virtual follow up sessions to better support Investigators within their first year of work. These sessions are intended to answer questions, provide further training, and assist with roadblocks encountered while conducting field work. In regard to compensation, we have recently launched our career and compensation framework. This tool provides employees with an updated job architecture with market competitive pay structure and the ability to develop your career through an AI assisted platform. Please contact benefits@peraton.com for any questions.

Good Direct Management, Poor High-level Management

IT Security Analyst (Current Employee) - Herndon, Virginia - November 20, 2023

The company is alright. Culture is lacking, and not much changes occur. Very slow to catch up with the needs of the industry. Overall, the pay is on the low side as well and promotions are not considered.

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Decent

Data quality monitor (Former Employee) - Suffolk - November 10, 2023

Decent place to work. Rotating 24/7 schedule. Management had their favorites. Pay was reasonable but due to project creep, I decided to leave. More responsibilities yet no amazing pay increase.

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Stay away

Background Investigator (Former Employee) - Chantilly, VA - November 2, 2023

I would stay away from here. Metrics are always changing, management does not speak to you or lead you properly. If they dont like you they will find every way to make you quit.

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IT work

IT Specialist (Current Employee) - San Francisco, CA - October 23, 2023

Not a good compony to work for BAD Managements or no Management at all, They laid about the pay, pay cut after 3 months. The commonly is no show Bad team work

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Typical Government Contractor

Analyst (Current Employee) - Texas - October 18, 2023

Company is rudderless and has average to poor leadership. Too many levels of management and little to no strategic direction. 100% of the focus is "make your numbers". Tactical decisions deter long term future.

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toxic work environment with constant scapegoating

Usability Analyst (Former Employee) - remote - October 16, 2023

their way or the highway and yet have no set standardsthey have their experts spread thin across unmanageable number of projects whom you might depend on to get your job donethey are running a ux design factory, where the analysts come in towards the middle or end to write requirements based off your hard work that included the BUSINESS research and analysisthey say they are agile and have no clue what it really isyou cannot provide recommendations or suggestions, they will whittle you downthe culture is fly by the seat of your pants and all the green younger employees have drank the kook-aid

Pros

none, pto policy, but really that's my company as a subcontractor

Cons

elitist attitudes, they haven't even earned

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Official response from Peraton

December 6, 2023

Thanks for leaving a review although we are sorry to hear about your frustrating situation. The foundation of our success has been through our employees and our goal is to create an environment of support, collaboration, and respect where everyone is valued and heard. Should you prefer to provide further information anonymously, please visit www.peraton.ethicspoint.com. Doing so will help us directly address the concerns you have raised and make this a better workplace for all.

Required To Work One Year

Background Investigator (Current Employee) - Lancaster, CA - October 8, 2023

Let’s be clear I am not known to stick around at a job longer than a few months I like to move around especially at “throw away” jobs as I call them, I’ve been working here maybe 2 weeks so I can’t say if this is going to be a job I can’t manage but I do think I’ll be good at this and so far everybody has been helpful, the thing about signing a contract though is definitely intimidating for me, especially because the penalty for quitting before then is a high price, and the policys on if you are fired don’t seem to be as clear (just keep that in mind), they do put a lot of money into new hires however so it makes sense in a way I understand why they have that contract in place, and it seems fair to me, they provide governments furnished laptops, badges, IDs, work phones, I feel well equipped to do this job honestly and I am excited! I’ll check back in after a year.

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Great Job but need hard to grasp

Background Investigator (Current Employee) - Remote - October 5, 2023

Great Job, unfortunately training in lacking HUGE. Supervisors dont seem to care. This is a fast pace place and it's all about the numbers. If you catch on quick great, if not it can be very difficult and stressful.

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Stressful

Investigator (Former Employee) - Atlanta, GA - September 28, 2023

Very stressful workplace. Poor training methods. Required to work one year with the company. Everyone has complains or things they disagree with or doesn’t make sense but are scared to speak up fearing the loss of employmen

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Run!

Background Investigator (Current Employee) - Washington, DC - September 21, 2023

Overworked and underpaid! No work life balance and unrealistic expectations! Insufficient training provided. Barely getting help on workload. They act like they care when they really don’t! Stay away!

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Opportunity to grow

Field Investigator (Former Employee) - Virginia - September 15, 2023

Definitely a great role for growth and to get production bonuses if metrics are met consistently. Flexibility with self-management and work life balance.

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Excellent

Energy Consultant (Former Employee) - Remote - September 15, 2023

Definitely give this company a chance they are always hiring and try to come up with ways to make people happy I am happy with my position over all great place

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Great place to work. Good People

Systems Engineer (Current Employee) - California - September 11, 2023

Great place to work. Small Office but great people. Flexible schedules. Work from home possible. Incredible pto, benefits, and family support. Long term job security and managers promote your growth.

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Very stressful workplace. Poor training methods. Required to work one year with company.

Background Investigator (Former Employee) - Colorado - September 10, 2023

What is the best part of working at the company?Remote positions are offered. You are able to flex your time.What is the most stressful part about working at the company?Poor training. Poor management. Unrealistic expectations. Do not provide proper materials to complete tasks assigned.What is the work environment and culture like at the company?Everyone has complains or things they disagree with or doesn’t make sense but are scared to speak up fearing the loss of employment What is a typical day like for you at the company?Make your own schedule. Mornings are for reviewing work, making calls and scheduling appointments. Evenings are in the field interviewing

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Too Corperate and Not Concerned With Employees

Compliance Analyst (Former Employee) - remote - September 9, 2023

Bought out the small company I was working for and showed little concern for employees. Lost contract that we currently held and was not concerned with placing employees in other areas of company before the contract ended.

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