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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterOrbital ATK employees are -19% more likely to recommend Orbital ATK as a great place to work
| 31% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 19% | Passives |
| 50% | Detractors |
Working at Orbital ATK is rated below average by 22 employees, across various culture dimensions. Orbital ATK employees rate Environment highest among all categories, and think that Meetings and Perks And Benefits have the most room for improvement, putting Orbital ATK’s culture in the Bottom 40% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 35% compared to other companies in Washington, DC. See below in detail how working at Orbital ATK was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Orbital ATK is rated C
Last updated a month ago
Orbital ATK ranks in the Bottom 40% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Out of 17 Orbital ATK employee reviews, 74% were positive. The remaining 26% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Orbital ATK improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 74% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 26% |
What do you like best about the leadership team?They know how to take risk
What is the best part about your compensation package?Multipliers on bonus pay out
What are some of the best things about your team?They are engaged, energized and own their programs
What needs to change to make the company culture better?Work to make desks/offices more permanent.
What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?My current team is the best team put together so far. We have bonded likely family.
What does the leadership team need to get better at?They need to communicate better with the employees.
Orbital ATK is a global leader in aerospace and defense technologies.
Our Corporate mission is to provide policy guidelines and strategic direction for the implementation and interpretation of the Federal government initiatives and public law mandates. In addition, we ensure consistent application of the prescribed Northrop Grumman initiatives, policies and procedures across the enterprise.
| Headquarter | 45101 Warp Drive Dulles, VA United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.orbitalatk.com |
| Founding Date | 1982 |
| Tel | 703-406-5000 |
Orbital ATK competitors include CTS Corporation, SpaceX, General Dynamics, and Aerojet Rocketdyne. Orbital ATK ranks 4th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Orbital ATK compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

22 employees at Orbital ATK have reviewed Orbital ATK across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was a month ago.
Overall, the 22 Orbital ATK employees give their leadership a grade of C-, or Bottom 35% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Orbital ATK are generally satisfied with their total compensation at Orbital ATK, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Orbital ATK are generally satisfied with their team. 22 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C. Less than half believe the meetings at Orbital ATK are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Orbital ATK believe the environment at Orbital ATK is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Orbital ATK is comfortably fast. About 44% of the employees at Orbital ATK work 8 hours or less, while 11% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Orbital ATK are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.


The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Orbital ATK is that the company was unprepared on their first day. Orbital ATK employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Employees’ understanding of Orbital ATK's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 4 Orbital ATK employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 2 have said yes.
Kathy’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Kathy in the Bottom 30% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 25% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Washington, DC. Kathy J. Warden’s employees rank Orbital ATK in the Top 20% for Environment, in the Top 20% for Office Culture, and in the Top 35% for Compensation. J. Warden is generally unpopular with Orbital ATK employees, but ranks especially low with employees with the company for Less than 1 Year, and by employees with the company for Over 10 Years and Caucasian employees. However, employees with Over 10 Years experience have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO. When compared to Orbital ATK’s competitors, Kathy J. Warden ranks below both General Dynamics CEO Phebe Novakovic and CTS Corporation CEO Kieran OSullivan.
The Orbital ATK Executive Team is rated a “C+” and led by CEO Kathy J. Warden, Executive VP & President of Flight Systems Group Scott Lehr, and Executive VP & President of Space Systems Group Frank L. Culbertson Jr.
Kathy J. Warden CEO / President
Kathy J. Warden serves as the CEO / President of Orbital ATK.
Scott Lehr Executive VP & President of Flight Systems Group
Mr. Scott Lehr has been the Executive Vice President and President of Flight Systems Group at Orbital ATK, Inc. since... read more
Frank L. Culbertson Jr. Executive VP & President of Space Systems Group
Mr. Frank L. Culbertson, Jr. has been Executive Vice President and President of Space Systems Group at Orbital ATK, Inc.... read more
Deborah Moeschl Vice President
Ms. Deborah Moeschl has been the Vice President of Alliant Techsystems Inc. since May 2012 and served as its and General... read more
Daniel Mcmanus Senior Director of Investments of Pensions & Investments
Mr. Daniel Mcmanus has been a Senior Director of Investments of Pensions & Investments at Orbital ATK, Inc. since... read more
Michael A. Kahn Executive VP & President of Defense Systems Group
Mr. Michael A. Kahn, also known as Mike, has been an Executive Vice President and President of Defense Systems Group at... read more
Christopher Anthony Voci Principal Accounting Officer, Vice President and Controller
Mr. Christopher Anthony Voci has been Principal Accounting Officer, Vice President and Controller at Orbital ATK, Inc.,... read more
Kenneth P. Sharp Senior Vice President of Finance
Mr. Kenneth P. Sharp, also known as Ken, serves as Senior Vice President of Finance at Orbital ATK, Inc. Mr. Sharp... read more
Thomas E. McCabe Senior VP, General Counsel & Secretary
Mr. Thomas E. McCabe, also known as Tom, has been Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary at Orbital ATK,... read more
How much do people at Orbital ATK get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Orbital ATK is $123,408, or $59 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $114,697, or $55 per hour.
At Orbital ATK, the highest paid job is a Group Product Manager at $216,996 annually and the lowest is a Technical Writer at $39,520 annually. Average Orbital ATK salaries by department include: Product at $284,285, Customer Support at $140,131, Admin at $60,173, and Business Development at $118,042. Half of Orbital ATK salaries are above $114,697.
16 employees at Orbital ATK rank their Compensation in the Top 35% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 48 ratings) while 13 employees at Orbital ATK rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 30% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 17 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Orbital ATK employees include job titles like Director of Engineering, Principal Engineer, Jr Product Manager, and Technical Writer. Comparably data has a total of 9 salary records from Orbital ATK employees.
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $63k | $63k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $87k | $87k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $114k | $114k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $217k | $217k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $290k | $290k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $351k | $351k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $436k | $436k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Diverse employees at Orbital ATK score the company 64/100 across various culture categories, placing Orbital ATK in the Bottom 45% of companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Orbital ATK across various culture dimensions.
Orbital ATK's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year. Paid Time Off is Orbital ATK's most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 34% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Orbital ATK's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $2500+ cash value per month.

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What is Orbital ATK address?
Orbital ATK location is at 45101 Warp Drive
Who is the CEO of Orbital ATK?
Orbital ATK CEO is Kathy J. Warden, their score by employees is 62
What is Orbital ATK eNPS?
The eNPS for Orbital ATK is -19
What is the salary for Jr Product Manager in Orbital ATK?
Jr Product Manager average salary in the US is 72k
What are the salaries in the Operations in Orbital ATK?
The average salaries for Operations in Orbital ATK is 84k