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    RTI International Reviews

    Updated June 15, 2017
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    RTI International President & CEO E. Wayne Holden
    E. Wayne Holden
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    • A non profit so pay not excellent (in 15 reviews)

    • They talk a lot about work/life balance but they don't seem to mean it (in 7 reviews)

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    1. Helpful (1)

      "International Development Group"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee in Research Triangle Park, NC
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee in Research Triangle Park, NC
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at RTI International full-time (More than 8 years)

      Pros

      Stable, good people, good environment.

      Cons

      Could be a bit slow at time, but that comes with size

    2. "Research biochemistry"

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      Former Employee - Research Chemist in Research Triangle Park, NC
      Former Employee - Research Chemist in Research Triangle Park, NC
      Doesn't Recommend
      Neutral Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I worked at RTI International full-time (More than 10 years)

      Pros

      Generous vacation package and academia atmosphere

      Cons

      Salary is less than median and grant based funding

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    3. "Institutional Contactor"

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      Former Employee - Project Manager in Holly Springs, NC
      Former Employee - Project Manager in Holly Springs, NC
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at RTI International full-time (More than 5 years)

      Pros

      The team group I worked with was very professional. They always make sure you have active projects if you were a good employed. I gained a lot of experience and they give you opportunity to grow.

      Cons

      Pay sometimes changed depending on the project you were working for and it did not have 401K.

    4. "Great place to work, workderful benefits."

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      Former Employee - Communications Specialist in Raleigh, NC
      Former Employee - Communications Specialist in Raleigh, NC
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at RTI International full-time (More than 5 years)

      Pros

      RTI was a great place to work and had wonderful benefits. I was promoted and given raises on a regular schedule. Management was fair. During my exit from the company the human resources department was extremely professional and helpful.

      Cons

      I was an offsite contractor and often felt disconnected from the company.

      Advice to Management

      None at this time.

    5. Helpful (1)

      "Research Education"

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      Current Employee - Research Analyst in Research Triangle Park, NC
      Current Employee - Research Analyst in Research Triangle Park, NC
      Positive Outlook

      I have been working at RTI International full-time (More than 10 years)

      Pros

      Pay is relatively good for social science degree

      Cons

      In my department (EWD) new hires are fawned over, which is great when you are one.
      One established female manager waxes and wanes over impressions of employees and because she has a lot of influence, your success or reviews may fluctuate irrespective to your actual performance.

    6. Helpful (1)

      "Program Manager - International Development"

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      Current Employee - Manager in Washington, DC
      Current Employee - Manager in Washington, DC
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at RTI International full-time (More than 8 years)

      Pros

      Large company that is trying to grow and evolve. Improved family leave benefits this year. Good 401k contributions. Great staff and very smart people working across lots of interesting areas of social sciences. Open to telecommuting.

      Cons

      Very large company with broad mission that makes it difficult to define "who we are". Only 4 wks leave per year. Difficult to collaborate and move within the organization.

    7. Helpful (6)

      "Working at RTI"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee in Research Triangle Park, NC
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee in Research Triangle Park, NC
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at RTI International full-time (More than 10 years)

      Pros

      Great place to work with. Great mentoring. Good benefits. RTI campus has free gym and a good cafeteria. Flexible work schedule

      Cons

      Have to charge time to a specific project. If project ends you have to find another project to pick you up or you be forced to use your PTO to cover your salary and eventually will have to go from full-time to part-time until you find another project. This is done on your own with little help from you manager.

      Advice to Management

      Remove the charge code system

    8. "Economics research"

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      Current Employee - Research Associate in Research Triangle Park, NC
      Current Employee - Research Associate in Research Triangle Park, NC
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I have been working at RTI International full-time (More than 3 years)

      Pros

      work/life balance, good mission, flexible

      Cons

      limited growth opportunities below PhD level

      Advice to Management

      Not all PhDs need to be managers

    9. Helpful (2)

      "Flexible work schedule with decent people"

      Star Star Star Star Star
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      Current Employee - Public Health Analyst in Waltham, MA
      Current Employee - Public Health Analyst in Waltham, MA
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at RTI International part-time (More than 3 years)

      Pros

      Knowledgeable and respectful colleagues
      Ability to work from home and flexible work schedule
      Management has shown that it is willing to listen and it can be responsive to employee concerns
      Interesting project work
      Offices in interesting places throughout the country and the world.

      Cons

      Lack of mentorship for younger staff.
      Bureaucratic structure limits creativity and incentives for good performance.
      Opportunities to advance and assume responsibility are limited unless you have a PhD.

      Advice to Management

      Focus on development of younger staff.

    10. Helpful (1)

      "Bilingual Research Data Collection Interviewer"

      Star Star Star Star Star
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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee in Raleigh, NC
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee in Raleigh, NC
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at RTI International (Less than a year)

      Pros

      Nice environment with grow opportunity. Good company for recent graduates.

      Cons

      Too many rules, you can not use your cellphone in the floor.

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