


Share Your Opinion
Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterWomen at Cognosante have rated Compensation, Outlook, and Manager as the highest categories they have scored
Cognosante employees are -22% more likely to recommend Cognosante as a great place to work
| 36% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 6% | Passives |
| 58% | Detractors |
Working at Cognosante is rated below average by 40 employees, across various culture dimensions. Cognosante employees rate Professional Development highest among all categories, and think that Perks And Benefits and Compensation have the most room for improvement, putting Cognosante’s culture in the Bottom 25% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 20% compared to other companies in Washington, DC. See below in detail how working at Cognosante was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Cognosante is rated D+
Last updated months ago
Cognosante ranks in the Bottom 25% of other companies on Comparably with 51-200 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Share Your Opinion
Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterOut of 33 Cognosante employee reviews, 65% were positive. The remaining 35% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Cognosante improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 65% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 35% |
What did you like most about the interview process?It was an easy interview process.
What makes you most happy at work?Being challenged, appreciated, validated, and valued.
What do you like best about the leadership team?There's at least some diversity in leadership
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Buying into it and then
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Abiding by the law might be a good start
What does the leadership team need to get better at?Listening to workers and not exploiting them. Not paying government contracted workers properly.
Cognosante is a provider of healthcare consulting, technology solutions, and business process outsourcing services.
Transforming the US healthcare system
Innovation
| Headquarter | 7926 Jones Branch Drive, Suite 330 Mclean, VA United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.cognosante.com |
| Founding Date | 1987 |
| Tel | 4804238108 |
| Company Status | Private |
40 employees at Cognosante have reviewed Cognosante across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 40 Cognosante employees give their leadership a grade of C-, or Bottom 30% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Cognosante are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at Cognosante, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Cognosante are not very pleased with their team. 40 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D. Less than half believe the meetings at Cognosante are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Cognosante believe the environment at Cognosante is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Cognosante is comfortably fast. About 50% of the employees at Cognosante work 8 hours or less, while 15% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Cognosante are not very happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Cognosante is that the company was somewhat prepared on their first day. Cognosante employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 75% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
At Cognosante 100% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Cognosante's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 2 Cognosante employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
Y Michele’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Y Michele in the Bottom 25% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 30% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Washington, DC. Y Michele Kang’s employees rank Cognosante in the Top 25% for Professional Development, in the Bottom 45% for Office Culture, and in the Bottom 30% for Leadership.
The Cognosante Executive Team is rated a “D” and led by CEO Y Michele Kang, Chief Technology Officer Erick Peters, and Chief People Officer Jennifer Bailey
Y Michele Kang CEO / President
Y Michele Kang serves as the CEO / President of Cognosante.
Erick Peters Chief Technology Officer
Erick Peters serves as the Chief Technology Officer of Cognosante. Erick started at Cognosante in May of 2014. Erick... read more
Jennifer Bailey Chief People Officer
Jennifer Bailey serves as the Chief People Officer of Cognosante. Jennifer started at Cognosante in September of 2018.... read more
Corey Stevenson Senior Vice President & General Manager, Civilian Health IT
Corey Stevenson serves as the Senior Vice President & General Manager, Civilian Health IT of Cognosante. Corey started... read more
Len Discenza Senior Vice President and General Manager
Len Discenza serves as the Senior Vice President and General Manager of Cognosante. Len started at Cognosante in... read more
Victor Wither Vice President, Proposal Operations
Victor Wither serves as the Vice President, Proposal Operations of Cognosante. Victor started at Cognosante in August of... read more
James Wilson Vice President, Growth Operations
James Wilson serves as the Vice President, Growth Operations of Cognosante. James started at Cognosante in February of... read more
Jim Joyce VP Operations
Jim Joyce serves as the VP Operations of Cognosante.
Amanda Chavez Vice President, Design
Amanda Chavez serves as the Vice President, Design of Cognosante. Amanda started at Cognosante in March of 2017. Amanda... read more
How much do people at Cognosante get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Cognosante is $77,009, or $37 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $139,278, or $66 per hour.
At Cognosante, the highest paid job is a Director of Engineering at $172,693 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $42,689 annually. Average Cognosante salaries by department include: Finance at $76,199, HR at $66,287, Customer Support at $55,233, and Admin at $51,108. Half of Cognosante salaries are above $139,278.
24 employees at Cognosante rank their Compensation in the Bottom 15% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 72 ratings) while 22 employees at Cognosante rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 10% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 25 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $75k | $75k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $104k | $104k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $128k | $128k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $159k | $159k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $184k | $184k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $208k | $208k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $216k | $216k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Cognosante across various culture dimensions.
Cognosante's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 15-20 days off a year. Paid Time Off is Cognosante's most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 100% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Cognosante's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $2500+ cash value per month.

No Recent Jobs found for Cognosante on Comparably
Mark that you are interested and we will alert you when there are new positions available listed on Comparably

Candidates By Department
All Industries | 50% | |
|---|---|---|
IT | 25% | |
Operations | 25% |
Candidates By Location
Washington | 50% | |
|---|---|---|
New York City | 25% | |
Arlington | 25% |
What is Cognosante address?
Cognosante location is at 7926 Jones Branch Drive, Suite 330
Who is the CEO of Cognosante?
Cognosante CEO is Y Michele Kang, their score by employees is 63
What is Cognosante eNPS?
The eNPS for Cognosante is -22
What is the salary for Senior Product Manager in Cognosante?
Senior Product Manager average salary in the US is 151k
What are the salaries in the IT in Cognosante?
The average salaries for IT in Cognosante is 97k