2013 Employer Profile
No.
48
MetroStar Systems
http://www.metrostarsystems.com
Why you want to work there
Top 10 ranking: No. 1 for career development
Employees at this IT services provider in Reston, Va., have the opportunity to map out individual career development plans. They're awarded $2,000 each year for training and education, and they can pursue numerous training and certification courses through the MetroStar University program. Other benefits include flexible hours, telecommuting options, a job-sharing program, and wellness and employee assistance services.
Read more about this Best Place to Work.
- Rank by company size:
- Small, No. 12
Employee Statistics
Total U.S.-based employees: 146
Total U.S.-based IT employees: 123
IT employee turnover in 2012: 20%
IT promotions in 2012: 19%
Training
Training days offered per IT employee in 2012: 5
Training budget per IT employee in 2012: $4,000
Women in IT
Total percentage of women within IT: 28%
Percentage of IT managers who are women: 22%
Percentage of IT staffers (non-managers) who are women: 29%
Minorities in IT
Total percentage of minorities within IT: 49%
Percentage of IT managers who are minorities: 65%
Percentage of IT staffers (non-managers) who are minorities: 45%