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EMPLOYEE
PARTICIPANTS
25
TOTAL
RATINGS
437
Updated on: November 7, 2025

XLA, Inc. Company Culture

XLA, Inc. Culture

This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews
Choice Employer
A
4.5/5

Top Rated Culture Dimensions

CEO Rating
A+
Executive Team
A+
Happiness
A+
Leadership
A+
Manager
A+

XLA, Inc. CEO

Top 5%Top 5% of Similar Size Companies
Gary Slack XLA, Inc. CEO
Gary Slack
85 /100
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Diversity at XLA, Inc.

Top 15%Top 15% of Similar Size Companies
A-

Diverse employees at XLA, Inc. have rated Meetings, Team, and Outlook as the highest categories they have scored

Women at XLA, Inc.

Top 30%Top 30% of Similar Size Companies
B

Women at XLA, Inc. have rated Manager, Team, and Meetings as the highest categories they have scored

XLA, Inc. eNPS

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 5%Top 5% of Similar Size Companies

Recommend to a Friend?

75

XLA, Inc. employees are 75% more likely to recommend XLA, Inc. as a great place to work

83%Promoters
9%Passives
8%Detractors

Working at XLA, Inc.

Working at XLA, Inc. is rated highly by 25 employees, across various culture dimensions. XLA, Inc. employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Executive Team, and Happiness categories, putting XLA, Inc.’s culture in the Top 10% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 15% compared to other companies in Washington, DC. See below in detail how working at XLA, Inc. was rated by employees.

Overall Company Culture at XLA, Inc.

A

Overall Company Culture at XLA, Inc. is rated A

Last updated months ago

Top
10%

XLA, Inc. ranks in the Top 10% of other companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score

Overall Company Culture Score by Department

This graph details how each department scores their Overall Company Culture

Results from 25 Employees

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20
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100
Operations
75
Operations75

XLA, Inc. Employee Reviews

Out of 62 XLA, Inc. employee reviews, 93% were positive. The remaining 7% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping XLA, Inc. improve their work culture.

93%
7%
Positive Reviews93%
Constructive Feedback7%

Positive Reviews From XLA, Inc. Employees

  • What is the best part about your compensation package?
    The benefit package is completely comprehensive, and has lot's of flexibility with packages that best suit your lifestyle preferences.
  • What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?
    It is very diverse and so many positive influences! It just keeps getting better every year
  • What do you like best about the leadership team?
    The President/CEO is honest, inspiring and effective communicator
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XLA, Inc. Company Information

XLA, Inc. Company Overview

At XLA, we recognize our obligation to three distinct groups of people: Our Clients, Our Employees and Our Community.

XLA, Inc. was founded in 1989 and its current CEO is Gary Slack. Since its inception 37 years ago, XLA, Inc. has grown to 250 employees.

XLA, Inc. Mission, Vision & Values

XLA, Inc. Mission & Values

At XLA, we recognize our obligation to three distinct groups of people: Our Clients, Our Employees and Our Community. We are proud to lead a team that does exceptional work, embraces strong values and serves our clients, employees and community with a commitment to Excellence Always.

XLA, Inc. Mission, Vision & Values
Headquarter8614 Westwood Center Drive
Vienna, VA 22182
Websitewww.xla-us.com/
Founding Date1989
Tel703-848-0400
Company StatusPrivate
Jobswww.xla.com
Social Sites
  • Culture Video
  • Holiday Party
  • Bowling with the Corporate Team!
  • Field Day!
  • Holiday Party at The National Press Club.
  • Excellence Always.
  • Website Launch Party!
  • Holiday picture of Laguna Niguel, CA team

XLA, Inc. Employees

XLA, Inc. has 250 employees. 25 employees at XLA, Inc. have reviewed XLA, Inc. 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 25 XLA, Inc. employees give their leadership a grade of A+, or Top 5% of similar size companies. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.

Employees at XLA, Inc. are pleased with their total compensation at XLA, Inc., which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.

Overall, employees at XLA, Inc. are extremely happy with their team. 25 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A. The majority believe the meetings at XLA, Inc. are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.

The majority of employees at XLA, Inc. believe the environment at XLA, Inc. is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at XLA, Inc. is comfortably fast. About 86% of the employees at XLA, Inc. work 8 hours or less.

Overall, the employees at XLA, Inc. are extremely happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

Joining XLA, Inc. - Employee Onboarding

The prevailing opinion from employees about joining XLA, Inc. is that the company was very unprepared on their first day. XLA, Inc. employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was negative. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.

XLA, Inc. Employee Onboarding

XLA, Inc. KPIs and OKRs

Employees’ understanding of XLA, Inc. KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 3 XLA, Inc. employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 3 have said yes.

AnswerPercent
Yes100%
No0%
Are your company's goals clear, and are you invested in them?
AnswerPercent
Yes0%
No100%
Are the KPIs/OKRs for your department clear?
XLA, Inc. KPIs & OKRs

XLA, Inc. CEO & Leadership

XLA, Inc. CEO - Gary Slack

Gary Slack XLA, Inc. CEO
85 /100

Gary’s approval rate is in the Top 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 5% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Washington, DC. XLA, Inc.’s CEO is highly regarded especially by employees with Over 10 Years experience, Male employees, and Hispanic or Latino employees. However, employees in the Operations department, Female employees, and employees with 1 to 3 Years experience have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Under Slack’s leadership, XLA, Inc. employee respondents are most happy about their Executive Team and the company’s Happiness. Gender and Professional Development are two areas, according to respondents, where XLA, Inc. could stand to see real improvement.

XLA, Inc. Leadership

The XLA, Inc. Executive Team is rated an “A+” and led by CEO Gary Slack, Chief Operating Officer Nelson McClung, and Sr. Vice President of Business Operations Cynthia Andrews

  • Gary Slack CEO / President

    Gary Slack CEO / President

    Gary Slack serves as the CEO / President of XLA, Inc..

  • Nelson McClung Chief Operating Officer

    Nelson McClung serves as the Chief Operating Officer of XLA. Nelson started at XLA in Sep of 2015. Nelson currently... read more

  • Cynthia Andrews Sr. Vice President of Business Operations

    Cynthia Andrews serves as the Sr. Vice President of Business Operations of XLA. Cynthia currently resides in the... read more

  • Robert Baeder VP for Nuclear Operations

    Robert Baeder serves as the VP for Nuclear Operations of XLA. Robert currently resides in the Baltimore, Maryland Area.

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XLA, Inc. Salaries

How much does XLA, Inc. pay?

How much do people at XLA, Inc. get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at XLA, Inc. is $79,816, or $38 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $249,259, or $119 per hour.

At XLA, Inc., the highest paid job is a Business Development Manager at $129,785 annually and the lowest is a Bookkeeper at $42,741 annually. Average XLA, Inc. salaries by department include: HR at $96,087, Finance at $49,820, IT at $111,300, and Design at $80,224. Half of XLA, Inc. salaries are above $249,259.

22 employees at XLA, Inc. rank their Compensation in the Top 10% of similar sized companies (based on 72 ratings) while 22 employees at XLA, Inc. rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 10% of similar sized companies (based on 25 ratings).

Last updated months ago.

1st Percentile
$107k
$107k1st Percentile
25th Percentile
$166k
$166k25th Percentile
50th Percentile
$249k
$249k50th Percentile
75th Percentile
$271k
$271k75th Percentile
100th Percentile
$350k
$350k100th Percentile
$79,816*
Average Compensation
$249,259*
Median Compensation

* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.

XLA, Inc. Salaries by Department

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Diversity & Inclusion at XLA, Inc.

Diverse employees at XLA, Inc. score the company 85/100 across various culture categories, placing XLA, Inc. in the Top 15% of companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at XLA, Inc. across various culture dimensions.

Ranked Culture the Highest

Women 68/100
Department - Operations
Men 79/100
Department - Operations
Diverse Employees N/A/100

Ranked Culture the Lowest

Women N/A/100
Men N/A/100
Diverse Employees N/A/100
Explore XLA, Inc. Diversity & Inclusion

XLA, Inc. Perks & Benefits

Health & Wellness

  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

  • PTO / Vacation Policy
  • Paid Holidays

Financial Benefits

  • 401K / Retirement Plan
Explore XLA, Inc. Perks and Benefits

XLA, Inc. PTO

XLA, Inc. PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 10-15 days off a year. XLA, Inc. benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $500 -$1000 cash value per month.

AnswerPercent
Flex Time0%
Vacation Policy0%
Office Meals0%
401k Contribution100%
Childcare0%
Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?
AnswerPercent
Yes0%
No100%
Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?
AnswerPercent
$2500+/mo33%
$1500 - $2500/mo0%
$1000 -$1500/mo0%
$500 -$1000/mo67%
Less than $500/mo0%
What do you estimate the cash value of your benefits to be? Healthcare, PTO, etc?
XLA, Inc. PTO Policy

XLA, Inc. Careers

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Overview of Candidates Interested in XLA, Inc. on Comparably

Candidates By Department

Engineering
33%
Marketing
33%
All Industries
33%

Candidates By Location

Stevensville
33%
Los Angeles
33%
Washington
33%

Frequently Asked Questions regarding XLA, Inc.

What is XLA, Inc. address?

XLA, Inc. location is at 8614 Westwood Center Drive

Who is the CEO of XLA, Inc.?

XLA, Inc. CEO is Gary Slack, their score by employees is 85

What is XLA, Inc. eNPS?

The eNPS for XLA, Inc. is 75

What is the salary for Recruiter in XLA, Inc.?

Recruiter average salary in the US is 75k

What are the salaries in the Design in XLA, Inc.?

The average salaries for Design in XLA, Inc. is 80k

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