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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterTELOS employees are -14% more likely to recommend TELOS as a great place to work
| 24% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 38% | Passives |
| 38% | Detractors |
Working at TELOS is rated below average by 10 employees, across various culture dimensions. TELOS employees rate Professional Development highest among all categories, and think that Outlook and Perks And Benefits have the most room for improvement, putting TELOS’s culture in the Bottom 35% 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 TELOS was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at TELOS is rated C-
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TELOS ranks in the Bottom 35% of other companies on Comparably with 501-1,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterOut of 4 TELOS employee reviews, 100% were positive.
| Positive Reviews | 100% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 0% |
What do you like best about the leadership team?Dedicated to their staff's success
What are some of the best things about your team?Everyone is so friendly all the time.
What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?It is a laid back atmosphere.
TELOS is a provider of advanced technology solutions that secure strategic and tactical systems for businesses.
We exceed our customer's expectations and consistently deliver cost-effective results.
We strive to understand what enriches each other's lives and offer opportunities to thrive within a comfortable work environment.
| Headquarter | 19886 ASHBURN ROAD Ashburn, VA 20147 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.telos.com |
| Founding Date | 1971 |
| Tel | 7037243854 |
| Company Status | Private |
TELOS competitors include TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS, INC., NETSCOUT, VASCO Data Security International, and Caliber HomeLoans. TELOS ranks 4th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how TELOS compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
10 employees at TELOS have reviewed TELOS 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 10 TELOS 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 TELOS are not very pleased with their total compensation at TELOS, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at TELOS are pleased with their team. 10 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a B-. The majority believe the meetings at TELOS are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at TELOS believe the environment at TELOS is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at TELOS is moderate. About 40% of the employees at TELOS work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at TELOS are dissatisfied, 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 TELOS' KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 2 TELOS employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
John’s approval rate is just above average, putting John in the Top 50% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 45% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Washington, DC. John Wood is well regarded by employees for the Professional Development TELOS offers, and ranks among the Top 15% of CEOs by employees in that category. John is most liked by Caucasian employees. When compared to TELOS’s competitors, John Wood ranks just above Caliber HomeLoans’s CEO Sanjiv Das. With John’s leadership, TELOS employee respondents are most happy about their Professional Development and Manager. John was rated slightly below average for Outlook.
The TELOS Executive Team is rated a “C” and led by CEO John Wood, Chief Technology Officer of Cyber Operations and Defense BU Rob Smith, and Controller, Vice President of Finance and Accounting David Easley
John Wood CEO / President
John Wood serves as the CEO / President of TELOS.
Rob Smith Chief Technology Officer of Cyber Operations and Defense BU
Rob Smith serves as the Chief Technology Officer of Cyber Operations and Defense BU of TELOS.
David Easley Controller, Vice President of Finance and Accounting
David Easley serves as the Controller, Vice President of Finance and Accounting of TELOS.
Emmett Wood EVP, Marketing and Strategy
Emmett Wood serves as the EVP, Marketing and Strategy of TELOS.
Brendan Malloy Sr. Vp Telos , General Manager - Cyber Operations and Defense
Brendan Malloy serves as the Sr. Vp Telos , General Manager - Cyber Operations and Defense of TELOS.
Rinaldi Pisani SVP Sales
Rinaldi Pisani serves as the SVP Sales of TELOS.
Ralph Buona Vice President, Business Development
Ralph Buona serves as the Vice President, Business Development of TELOS.
Jeff Schneider Vice President, Cyber Operations and Defense Development
Jeff Schneider serves as the Vice President, Cyber Operations and Defense Development of TELOS.
Karl Sanders Vice President, Operations
Karl Sanders serves as the Vice President, Operations of TELOS.
How much do people at TELOS get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at TELOS is $93,031, or $44 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $86,217, or $41 per hour.
At TELOS, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $218,037 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $47,080 annually. Average TELOS salaries by department include: Marketing at $100,610, Finance at $92,122, Business Development at $94,931, and Engineering at $104,281. Half of TELOS salaries are above $86,217.
6 employees at TELOS rank their Compensation in the Bottom 35% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 17 ratings) while 6 employees at TELOS rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 25% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 10 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $56k | $56k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $72k | $72k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $86k | $86k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $145k | $145k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $195k | $195k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $257k | $257k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $265k | $265k | 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 TELOS across various culture dimensions.
TELOS' PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 10-15 days off a year. TELOS' benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a less than $500 cash value per month.

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What is TELOS address?
TELOS location is at 19886 ASHBURN ROAD
Who is the CEO of TELOS?
TELOS CEO is John Wood, their score by employees is 68
What is TELOS eNPS?
The eNPS for TELOS is -14
What is the salary for Customer Service Manager in TELOS?
Customer Service Manager average salary in the US is 82k
What are the salaries in the Marketing in TELOS?
The average salaries for Marketing in TELOS is 101k