426 Senior Scientist Jobs in Arlington, VA

“I get to do meaningful work with a team of talented colleagues for a company that cares about my professional growth.”

Pros:  “It's not hard to see how the work we do can actually help people and make the world a better place. Everyone is very competent and reliable. The company makes sure that…”

Cons:  “Employees working at different client sites makes it hard to get to know everyone.” – Full Review

“Fast paced young company in the defense sector.”

Pros:  “Excellent compensation. Fast growing company. Very dynamic and fast paced. Ample opportunities to learn disciplines outside of your experience. Think outside of the box.”

Cons:  “Too many type A personalities. They are needed for an organization to get anything done, but they can't be the entire organization because they just pull against…” – Full Review

“Overall, good. I have no complaints”

Pros:  “Small company Flat structure, you know your VP and PM Each VP and division seems to have some flexibility, some people oriented ,some bottom dollar oriented. People who…”

Cons:  “No downsize yet They were sold to venture capital firm Not sure how that will play out” – Full Review

“Good solid place to start for people interested in social science”

Pros:  “Overall I liked working at American Institutes for Research, because it was important and interesting work, the people I worked with were intelligent and interesting, and it…”

Cons:  “The different locations have different cultures and don't seem to work together very well. Different locations almost compete with each other sometimes seem to do…” – Full Review

“I would go back to work there in a minute!”

Pros:  “It is a true community of intelligent people who are working together to solve hard problems. They seem to care about their employees and remember when you did well and…”

Cons:  “It is family owned, so the stock isn't traded. Therefore it can't be given as a reward--the employees can't share in the natural growth of the company.” – Full Review

“Great place to launch a career out of college!”

Pros:  “I got lucky and was recruited into their Strategic Communications practice. The team culture was fantastic and I got the ability to meet and work with many talented people…”

Cons:  “Overall it felt a bit hierarchial. There was a process and approval for antyhing which sometimes actually was a benefit. I felt after one promotion it would be very…” – Full Review

“Satisfactory experience”

Pros:  “Good company, interesting projects, highly qualified personnel.”

Cons:  “The company is shortsighted due to too much focus on billable work. This can discourage people willing to undertake projects requiring time to mature and develop.” – Full Review

“Great place to launch a career out of college!”

Pros:  “I got lucky and was recruited into their Strategic Communications practice. The team culture was fantastic and I got the ability to meet and work with many talented people…”

Cons:  “Overall it felt a bit hierarchial. There was a process and approval for antyhing which sometimes actually was a benefit. I felt after one promotion it would be very…” – Full Review

“Great company to work for - likes to keep its employees involved”

Pros:  “Engages their employees - more than just a job Competitive compensation and benefits Good with work/life balance Open to employee improvement suggestions”

Cons:  “Often a slow pace in project movement” – Full Review