Who We Are

Riverside Research is a nonprofit organization chartered to advance scientific research for the benefit of the U.S. government and in the public interest. We deliver innovative solutions for many of the defense and intelligence communities’ most difficult challenges.

Our mission

Our mission

Through research and development, we move science from the laboratory to the field for the benefit of our nation. We build teams of recognized and emerging experts to deliver efficient high-value solutions and services. 

Our vision

Our vision

We strive to be one of America’s premier national security nonprofit, providing independent, trusted scientific expertise. We aspire to be a valued partner to our mission partners and earn their trust through unwavering commitment to timely, innovative, cost-effective, and mission-focused solutions. We anticipate, adeptly adapt, and execute based upon the current and future needs of our nation.

Our values

Our values

Our foundation is framed by our core values of integrity, respect, collaboration, and excellence. Integrity ensures that employees can trust what is being said or done at our company can be taken at face value and is done with the best intentions. Respect provides a safe space for all employees to engage and have their voices heard, allowing all staff to contribute to our company’s growth and culture enhancement. Collaboration is the core of how we get work done—as a team. It’s the fabric of how we achieve excellence, our fourth core value. From start to finish, our goal is excellence for ourselves, Riverside Research, and our customers.

Our innovation engine

Our innovation engine

Through our company’s open innovation concept, we perform multi-disciplinary research and development. We encourage collaboration to accelerate innovation, advance science, and deliver trusted solutions. We meet our government customers where they are: on site at their facilities, at conferences as an established research partner, and at their side wherever and whenever mission critical decisions need an innovative, fast-thinking boost. 

More about who we are

We invite you to explore our mission-focused capabilities, historic reputation as a national security nonprofit, and exciting career opportunities on the cutting edge of discovery.