21st century science and technology but stuck in early 20th century on treating its people - Finance and Accounting Draper Employee Review

2.0
1 Sept 2020
Recommend
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Pros

National Security industry allows Draper to offer competitive 403(b) and salary greater than the median salary in Boston’s market.

Cons

HR s/b it’s own independent business unit to listen to employees concerns and to genuinely be unbiased. Senior Finance Managers are untrustworthy and unprofessional. The leadership applies fear tactics as a method to motivate staff. Since the summer of 2017, Senior Finance Managers cultivated a toxic culture. In a 28 month period commencing the fall of 2017, Finance and Accounting experienced an attrition rate of 40 key personnel. To conclude, many administrative personnel of color experienced institutional racism.

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5.0
15 Jun 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Great culture and brilliant colleagues. Strong and relevant mission. Interesting, challenging, and diverse work. Managers are supportive and inclusive.

Cons

Company wide communication could improve at times.

4.0
17 Apr 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Dynamic work environment with many opportunities to get experience in a variety of fields. Management is accommodating and respectful of employee time.

Cons

While Draper works on a wide variety of projects, I found I didn’t get much of a say in what I was working on. I was placed on projects that didn’t align with my stated preferences.

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