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Tekla Research, Inc.
Tekla Research, Inc. is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) providing technical and engineering support and management expertise for the Department of Defense, the Department of Homeland Security, and other federal agencies.
Purpose
Tekla’s core principles are demonstrated in our day-to-day operations. As defense industry professionals, we demand complete integrity, encourage employee empowerment and authority, and provide our customers the highest quality services and products with recognized expertise at cost-effective rates.
Vision
Since our inception in 1995, Tekla has been a family-oriented, employee-focused company, founded on the values of integrity, quality, and respect. We recognize and value the contributions of our employees in maintaining our mutual respect and agile, cost-effective solutions for our customers. As our greatest asset, we believe in investing in our employees by helping them advance their career potential and grow their technical capabilities through cross-training opportunities and promoting from within. "We are our people, and our people are the solution."
Mission
Built on our cornerstone principles of integrity, empowerment, customer dedication and low burden rates, Tekla's mission is to provide the best talent and technical expertise in support of the defense of our nation.
Additional Culture Details
Tekla promotes and nurtures the health and well-being of our workforce and their families. Every employee is valued and recognized for their talents, skills, and abilities. Leadership and managers recognize the potential of each employee’s opportunity for upward mobility and are accessible and attentive to their needs. Tekla embraces and encourages employee proactivity, collaboration, and creative problem solving. Tekla’s leadership and employees are civic-minded and give back to their local communities whenever possible. Our culture is one of rewarding employees for their efforts. In addition to length of service awards, employees are eligible to receive performance-based awards and bonuses. Management regularly provides team building opportunities by hosting various employee events and challenges throughout the year.
Values
- Integrity, Quality and Respect
- Tekla is foremost a company of integrity and when combined with our commitment to respecting our employees and customers, we provide the highest quality solutions in a positive work environment. The result is high workforce retention which leads to operational continuity for the customer, high customer ratings, and follow-on contract awards for Tekla.