USRA Reviews

Current Employee – been working at USRA full-time for more than 3 years

Pros – Worked on lots of interesting projects that were exciting and creative

Cons – Not a stable job due to funding being sporadic

Advice to Senior Management – Keep the excitement might need to pay someone to constantly write proposals to keep funding steady

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm not optimistic about the outlook for this company

Current Employee – been working at USRA full-time

Pros – Gives you a lot of freedom

Cons – Salary grading not always fair

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

Current Employee – been working at USRA full-time

Pros – Decent benefits for health insurance and retirement
Close exposure to NASA working environment and program management
A relaxed academic work environment

Cons – Zero opportunity for career growth within the company
NASA management can be extremely hostile
No interaction with employees beyond your immediate contract

Advice to Senior Management – Company 990's should be available on your web site.

Former Employee – worked at USRA full-time for more than 3 years

Pros – Working closely with NASA.
Flex working hours.

Cons – No opportunities for career advancement within the organization. No professional development. Management needs to better communicate with the employees instead of intercepting their emails.

No, I would not recommend this company to a friend

Former Employee – worked at USRA for more than 3 years

Pros – Great employees at Moffett Field location.

Cons – Communication from the Home Office and Management team needs improvement.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

Former Employee – worked at USRA

Pros – You have flexibility in working hours. You sometimes have the possibility for telecommute.

Cons – A relatively large number of managers. Managers make decisions and listen to each other only.Managers are paid to maintain their management positions. Employees are not involved in the way the place is managed. The way the tasks are distributed to the employees are not always appropriate. As an employee, you are often given tasks for which you are overqualified.

No opportunities for professional growth and no challenging work.

Not a family friendly place.

Managers do screen and intercept employees personal emails.

No, I would not recommend this company to a friend

Current Employee – been working at USRA

Pros – Great deal of personal flexibility while working for Uncle Sam.

Cons – You are hired to do a job. Management is highly compensated for expanding the business and increasing revenue. Your job is to keep the customer happy. There is no opportunity for advancement within USRA. Use this position as an opportunity to feather your nest and move on to the next position.

Advice to Senior Management – HR development would help in improved customer service.