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| 33% | Promoters |
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| 34% | Passives |
| 33% | Detractors |
Working at Exelis is rated average by 3 employees, across various culture dimensions. Exelis employees are most satisfied about Team, CEO Rating, and Work Culture categories, putting Exelis’s culture in the Top 40% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 50% compared to other companies in Washington, DC. See below in detail how working at Exelis was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Exelis is rated B-
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Exelis ranks in the Top 40% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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| Positive Reviews | 100% |
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| Constructive Feedback | 0% |
What do you like best about the leadership team?They listened to you and provided decent compensation.
What is the best part about your compensation package?Great paid leave which was merged with vacation
What are some of the best things about your team?The communication between us was great
Exelis provides mission-critical systems and specialized solutions in areas such as warfare, surveillance, air traffic and IT security.
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| Headquarter | 1650 Tysons Blvd. Suite 1700 Mclean, VA United States of America |
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| Website | exelisinc.com |
| Founding Date | 2011 |
| Tel | (703) 668-6005 |
| Company Status | Private |
Exelis competitors include Battelle Memorial Institute, SAIC, and Engility. Exelis ranks 3rd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Exelis compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
3 employees at Exelis have reviewed Exelis 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 3 Exelis employees give their leadership a grade of B-, or Top 40% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Exelis are generally satisfied with their total compensation at Exelis, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Exelis are extremely happy with their team. 3 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A+. The majority believe the meetings at Exelis are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Exelis believe the environment at Exelis is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Exelis is moderate. About 67% of the employees at Exelis work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Exelis are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Washington, DC about their company is that it was prepared on their first day. Washington, DC employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 73% 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.
Employees’ understanding of Exelis' KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 2 Exelis employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 2 have said yes.
David’s approval rate is in the Top 10% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 15% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Washington, DC. Compared to Exelis’s competitors, David Melcher ranks right above Battelle Memorial Institute CEO Jeffrey Wadsworth. Under Melcher’s leadership, Exelis employee respondents are most happy about their Team and the company’s Work Culture. Perks And Benefits and Manager are two areas, according to respondents, where Exelis could stand to see real improvement.
The Exelis Executive Team is rated a “D” and led by CEO David Melcher, Vice President | Operations | Through 12/2013 Arthur Smedberg, and VP Chang Is
David Melcher CEO / President
David Melcher serves as the CEO / President of Exelis.
Arthur Smedberg Vice President | Operations | Through 12/2013
Arthur Smedberg serves as the Vice President | Operations | Through 12/2013 of Exelis.
Chang Is VP
Chang Is serves as the VP of Exelis.
Chris Zanardi Sales and Marketing Director - Commercial Aviation
Chris Zanardi serves as the Sales and Marketing Director - Commercial Aviation of Exelis.
Dylan Chambers Fire Crew Chief / Captain
Dylan Chambers serves as the Fire Crew Chief / Captain of Exelis.
Greg Kudla Corporate VP, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer
Greg Kudla serves as the Corporate VP, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer of Exelis.
Janet McGregor Corporate Vice President, Treasurer and Corporate Development
Janet McGregor serves as the Corporate Vice President, Treasurer and Corporate Development of Exelis.
Patricia Faulds VP, CFO, Space and Intellegence Systems
Patricia Faulds serves as the VP, CFO, Space and Intellegence Systems of Exelis.
Thomas Rall VP & General Counsel, Night Vision & Communications Solutions
Thomas Rall serves as the VP & General Counsel, Night Vision & Communications Solutions of Exelis.
How much do people at Exelis get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Exelis is $123,669, or $59 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $116,546, or $56 per hour.
At Exelis, the highest paid job is a Group Product Manager at $224,427 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $44,345 annually. Average Exelis salaries by department include: Marketing at $141,515, Sales at $168,984, Customer Support at $137,895, and Business Development at $114,640. Half of Exelis salaries are above $116,546.
3 employees at Exelis rank their Compensation in the Top 50% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 11 ratings) while 3 employees at Exelis rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 20% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 5 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Exelis employees include job titles like Admin Assistant. Comparably data has a total of 1 salary records from Exelis employees.
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| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
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1st Percentile $68k | $68k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $91k | $91k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $113k | $113k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $170k | $170k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $225k | $225k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $277k | $277k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $287k | $287k | 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 Exelis across various culture dimensions.
Exelis' PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 15-20 days off a year. Exelis' benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1000 -$1500 cash value per month.

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What is Exelis address?
Exelis location is at 1650 Tysons Blvd. Suite 1700
Who is the CEO of Exelis?
Exelis CEO is David Melcher, their score by employees is 77
What is the salary for UI/UX Designer in Exelis?
UI/UX Designer average salary in the US is 81k
What are the salaries in the Design in Exelis?
The average salaries for Design in Exelis is 114k
Who are Exelis competitors?
Exelis main competitors are Battelle Memorial Institute, SAIC, Engility