Careers at UTRS
At UTRS, we strive to ensure our employees see their work as more than just a job, but as a fulfilling career where they can hone their skills, explore and create innovative solutions, and provide services that contribute to the greater good. Our employees have developed solutions that have saved lives, receiving recognition from the government for an outstanding commitment to supporting the warfighter.
We recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset, and we are therefore dedicated to investing in the well-being, professional growth, and advanced skillsets of our employees. Prior to UTRS, our employees come from a varied background of previous experience, bringing with them transferable skills that diversify our approach to innovative solutions. This diversity is what helps drive UTRS to keep thinking forward.
Why UTRS?
Our commitment to our employees stems from our core company values of integrity, respect, trust, quality, and citizenship, and is reflected in the culture we strive to create through professional development and work-life balance benefits. We focus on the 4 “Cs” of employee satisfaction, which are Compensation, Care, Culture, and Coaching.
At UTRS, you can expect to gain more than just a paycheck, but also care and understanding for you and your loved ones, a culture of ethics, autonomy, accountability, (and fun!) in all our teams, and a continuous growth and support in your professional development as you move towards mastery of your discipline.
WHAT OUR EMPLOYEES ARE SAYING
The best thing about working at UTRS is the culture and the people -- my team is great, and
everyone at the company is always so friendly and willing to help. I love that UTRS works hard to make it a friendly and happy work environment.JULIANA L.
Proposal Writer
Having worked at UTRS for over 20 years, I’ve always felt well-respected and part of a family. UTRS has given me many diverse opportunities to advance my career and the freedom to thrive as a professional. The owners have continually been employee-focused, generous with benefits, and happy to share the company’s successes.RICK C.
Program Manager, Navy Services
It might sound cliché but the people. Upon joining this team I felt immediately welcomed
and was treated as if I had been with the company for 10 years.JAMES M.
Lead Project Manager
The best thing about my job is knowing that I am furthering enhancements in aviation safety. I have had the opportunity to learn many new technologies, specifically within the AWS environment. Another great thing about UTRS is the flexibility to work from home.CHAD L.
System Administrator
UTRS is a mid-sized company with large business skills and capabilities combined with small business values and culture.JAMES H.
Director of Contracts
UTRS really cares about their employee’s wellbeing. They go out of their way to offer fun challenges and team building opportunities. Recently, it’s been a lot of fun to participate in all of their health-related challenges!MELISSA C.
Configuration Management Specialist
The best thing about my job is the people who work here. We have a great team of people who work hard, but also can have some fun.JIM M.
Director, Finance
I am treated like a ‘family’ member. Since day 1 it has always been positive, awesome, great, etc.SAUL G.
Program Manager
UTRS has such a warm and friendly working environment. I always feel like I’m being well taken care of both personally and professionally. The best thing about my job is being respected and empowered with my knowledge and expertise!LEIFANG H.
Systems and Cataloging Librarian
Everything new I have learned and all of the amazing
and supportive people I have met here.JIM T.
CCDC Armaments Center Powder Prototyping Branch
Leadership has always made us
feel welcome and appreciated.DUANE W.
Systems Manager
2019 Best Companies to Work For
UTRS has been highlighted as a Top 10 company in several of TalentDesk’s annual rankings, including:
- Best Large Companies for Assistant Jobs in Maryland: #6
- Best Large Companies for Administrative Assistant Jobs in Maryland: #3
- Best Large Companies for Administrative Jobs in Maryland: #9
Company scores reflect high levels of employee satisfaction in the workplace, including factors such as work-life balance and compensation.
HIRE Vets Medallion Award Recipient
The Honoring Investments in Recruiting and Employing American Military Veterans Act (HIRE Vets Act) Medallion Program is the only federal award program that recognizes employers who successfully recruit, hire, and retain veterans. UTRS has been recognized by the U.S. Department of Labor as a HIRE Vets Medallion Award recipient two times. We have been a recipient the following years:
- 2023 – Gold Award
- 2021 – Gold Award
- 2020 – Gold Award
The HIRE Vets Medallion Award is earned by businesses that demonstrate unparalleled commitment to attracting, hiring and retaining veterans. For more information about the program and the application process, visit HIREVets.gov.
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Our Culture
We are a diverse organization, comprised of an amazing mix of professionals including engineers, scientists, software developers, graphic artists, technical writers, program managers, aviation specialists, and many more in a variety of disciplines. We make every effort to retain our talented employees by providing competitive compensations packages and truly valuing our employees as both members of their individual communities and as members of the UTRS family.
From company perks to awesome benefits, we strive to foster innovation, creativity and the entrepreneurial passions of our diverse group of employees. Through collaboration and a community-like working environment, our employees work to make a difference for our clients every day, doing amazing work ranging from developing prototype weapons systems that support our warfighter to designing and rehabilitating dams to protect people and property.