Good company but could be better - Administration Tecolote Research Employee Review

2.0
Aug 8, 2019
Recommend
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Pros

Tecolote is a good company, they're stable and a nice place to work but they could be doing much more.

Cons

Tecolote has been around for a while - which is great for stability but they are very stuck in the way they do things. You'll often hear, "we've always done it this way." They are very resistant to change - that may be because what they've done in the past has worked or because of the restrictions they have as a federal contractor. They also pay well below average and justify doing so by touting their outdated benefits programs. The retirement benefits are generous - but only if you dedicate your entire career to them, it favors those who plan to stay with the company over 5 years. That just isn't appealing to the new millennial workforce and it's not sustainable for those who are trying to build now. They care more about employees punching a clock than they do about innovating and growing.

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5.0
Apr 15, 2026
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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
Jun 10, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Great people to work with, great overall compensation package (medical, retirement)

Cons

Seemingly limited performance based career/compensation growth. Years of experience in a relevant field that is marketable is ultimately what gets promotions and senior positions.

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