CIA reviews

3.7

74% would recommend to a friend

(147 total reviews)

William Burns

89% approve of CEO

50% positive business outlook

CIA has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 147 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The CIA employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Government & Public Administration industry (3.6 stars).

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147 reviews
1.0
Oct 4, 2018

Don't work here

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Pros

Federal Benefits. Low work load. Low pressure.

Cons

I can't share detailed information about the CIA because all employees sign an agreement to have information they share vetted by their publication review board. But I can say that this is a horrible place to work, and the CIA should be a last resort for job seekers.

1.0
Dec 25, 2019

Disappointing

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Pros

The history... the first month you learn about the history of the agency. It’s interesting and somewhat fun. In hindsight it’s just a month long pep rally. Time off! Lots of it...

Cons

Most managers here should not be in management roles. They are terrible. Lots of arrogance and good old boy clubs going on. Ego stroking like I have never seen. If you are an engineer or in any technical position and would like to continue that track and retain those skills do NOT join the agency! Come on board via a contractor. But if you want to baby sit contractors, watch people work and play politician then join! Promotions are a joke!!! If there is no one on the promotion panel that knows and can say good things about you forget about a promotion. It’s strictly who you know and not what you know or your accomplishments. Oh my god! The traffic!!!!!

4.0
Oct 16, 2015
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Pros

CIA is an organization with strong integrity that offers challenging work, domestic and overseas travel, attracts a high-caliber workforce, and provides an opportunity to serve and protect our national security.

Cons

The high cost of living plus the ever-increasing traffic in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area create huge burdens for anyone just starting their CIA career. Think carefully about whether you can afford living in the DC area when considering a career in government.

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