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Orbital Sciences Company Culture
Orbital Sciences Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews3.5/5
Orbital Sciences' Overall Culture is rated C+
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Meetings
AProfessional Development
ATeam
A-eNPS
B+CEO Rating
BOrbital Sciences CEO
Top 25%Top 25% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
David Thompson
73 /100
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Diversity at Orbital Sciences
Top 50%Top 50% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C+
Diverse employees at Orbital Sciences have rated Team, Meetings, and Professional Development as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Orbital Sciences
N/A
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Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"Top 20%Top 20% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
33
Orbital Sciences employees are 33% more likely to recommend Orbital Sciences as a great place to work
| 33% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 67% | Passives |
| 0% | Detractors |
Working at Orbital Sciences
Working at Orbital Sciences is rated average by 3 employees, across various culture dimensions. Orbital Sciences employees are most satisfied about Meetings, Professional Development, and Team categories, putting Orbital Sciences’s culture in the Top 50% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 45% compared to other companies in Washington, DC. See below in detail how working at Orbital Sciences was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Orbital Sciences
C+
Overall Company Culture at Orbital Sciences is rated C+
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Orbital Sciences ranks in the Top 50% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Orbital Sciences Company Overview
"Orbital Sciences manufactures space and rocket systems for commercial, military and civil government sectors."
Orbital Sciences Mission, Vision & Values
Orbital Sciences Mission & Values
- We Take Responsibility For Quality
- We Deliver Customer Satisfaction
- We Provide Leadership As A Company And As Individuals
- We Act With Integrity In All We Do
- We Value Northrop Grumman People
- We Focus On Safety
- We Regard Our Suppliers As Essential Team Members
| Headquarter | Dulles, VA United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.orbital.com/ |
| Founding Date | 1982 |
| Company Status | Public |
Orbital Sciences Competitors
Orbital Sciences competitors include Sierra Nevada Corporation, SpaceX, Orbital ATK, and Virgin Galactic. Orbital Sciences ranks 3rd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Orbital Sciences compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
Orbital Sciences Employees
3 employees at Orbital Sciences have reviewed Orbital Sciences 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 Orbital Sciences employees give their leadership a grade of C+, or Top 50% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Orbital Sciences are generally satisfied with their total compensation at Orbital Sciences, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Orbital Sciences are pleased with their team. 3 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A-. The majority believe the meetings at Orbital Sciences are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Orbital Sciences believe the environment at Orbital Sciences is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Orbital Sciences is extremely fast. About 33% of the employees at Orbital Sciences work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Orbital Sciences are dissatisfied, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining Orbital Sciences - Employee Onboarding
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.
Orbital Sciences KPIs and OKRs
Employees’ understanding of Orbital Sciences' KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 2 Orbital Sciences employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 2 have said yes.
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Orbital Sciences CEO & Leadership
Orbital Sciences CEO - David Thompson
73 /100
David’s approval rate is in the Top 25% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 30% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Washington, DC. Compared to Orbital Sciences’s competitors, David Thompson ranks right above Orbital ATK CEO Kathy J. Warden. Under Thompson’s leadership, Orbital Sciences employee respondents are most happy about their Meetings and the company’s Professional Development. Perks And Benefits and Outlook are two areas, according to respondents, where Orbital Sciences could stand to see real improvement.
Orbital Sciences Leadership
The Orbital Sciences Executive Team is rated a “C+” and led by CEO David Thompson, Sr. VP Ali Atia, and Sr VP, Dep GM Frank Culbertson
David Thompson CEO / President
David Thompson serves as the CEO / President of Orbital Sciences.
Frank Culbertson Sr VP, Dep GM
Frank Culbertson serves as the Sr VP, Dep GM for Orbital Sciences Corporation. Frank started at Orbital Sciences... read more
Joseph Whitacre Sr. VP and Chief Engineer
Joseph Whitacre serves as the Sr. VP and Chief Engineer for Orbital Sciences Corp. Joseph started at Orbital Sciences... read more
Dennis Jackson VP Finance -Space Systems Group
Dennis Jackson serves as the VP Finance -Space Systems Group for Orbital Sciences Corporation. Dennis started at Orbital... read more
Cliff Cummings VP Business Development
Cliff Cummings serves as the VP Business Development for Orbital Sciences. Cliff started at Orbital Sciences in December... read more
Michael Laidley Program Director
Michael Laidley serves as the Program Director for Orbital Sciences. Michael started at Orbital Sciences in December of... read more
Hollis Thompson VP and Controller
Hollis Thompson serves as the VP and Controller for Orbital Sciences Corporation. Hollis started at Orbital Sciences... read more
Paul Brost Senior Vice President, Finance
Paul Brost serves as the Senior Vice President, Finance of Orbital ATK. Paul currently resides in the Washington D.C.... read more
Orbital Sciences Salaries
How much does Orbital Sciences pay?
How much do people at Orbital Sciences get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Orbital Sciences is $106,425, or $51 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $120,105, or $57 per hour.
At Orbital Sciences, the highest paid job is a Director of Engineering at $345,215 annually and the lowest is a Marketing Associate at $49,507 annually. Average Orbital Sciences salaries by department include: Operations at $88,712, Marketing at $110,995, Legal at $88,682, and Sales at $169,619. Half of Orbital Sciences salaries are above $120,105.
3 employees at Orbital Sciences rank their Compensation in the Top 50% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 12 ratings) while 3 employees at Orbital Sciences rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 10% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 6 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Orbital Sciences employees include job titles like Principal Engineer, Senior Developer, Director of Business Development, and Desktop Support. Comparably data has a total of 5 salary records from Orbital Sciences employees.
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $72k | $72k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $95k | $95k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $114k | $114k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $213k | $213k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $251k | $251k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $345k | $345k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $407k | $407k | 100th Percentile |
$106,425*
Average Compensation
$120,105*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Orbital Sciences Salaries by City
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Diversity & Inclusion at Orbital Sciences
Diverse employees at Orbital Sciences score the company 68/100 across various culture categories, placing Orbital Sciences in the Top 50% of companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Orbital Sciences across various culture dimensions.
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Orbital Sciences Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Health Insurance
Orbital Sciences PTO
Orbital Sciences' PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year. Orbital Sciences' benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a less than $500 cash value per month.
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Frequently Asked Questions regarding Orbital Sciences
Who is the CEO of Orbital Sciences?
Orbital Sciences CEO is David Thompson, their score by employees is 73
What is Orbital Sciences eNPS?
The eNPS for Orbital Sciences is 33
What is the salary for Content Manager in Orbital Sciences?
Content Manager average salary in the US is 80k
What are the salaries in the Product in Orbital Sciences?
The average salaries for Product in Orbital Sciences is 201k
Who are Orbital Sciences competitors?
Orbital Sciences main competitors are Sierra Nevada Corporation, SpaceX, Orbital ATK, Virgin Galactic
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