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      3.7

      74% would recommend to a friend

      (147 total reviews)

      William Burns

      89% approve of CEO

      50% positive business outlook

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      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 12, 2014

      Cyber Analyst

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      The mission... counter terrorism and Special ops

      Cons

      If you are not a case officier... no key assignments and promotions are rare. Politics and game playing. Depending on the office (clandestine services) - you need to be part a old boys club.... college degrees and certifications does nothing for your career except get you in the door. Appears that the dumber you are, the better the career options and movement.

      1.0
      Jul 6, 2016

      Disappointing

      Case officer
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      This is the only place in the world where an American can work on behalf of our government to steal secrets to benefit national security.

      Cons

      Mediocrity is the norm. The lack of accountability among senior staff and mid level managers in the DO is astounding. Toxic work environments and bullying isn't the expectation, but it is accepted, so is harassment and discrimination. Quality and meaningful work would more than make up for the broken culture if it existed.

      2.0
      May 5, 2010

      Behind the Times and Slow to Catch Up

      Senior analyst
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      --Job security, especially in an uncertain economy --Great benefits, including pension with employer contributions --Good work/life balance --Opportunities to do different jobs and kinds of work, including living and working overseas --Training and travel opportunities --Well-educated and smart colleagues

      Cons

      --Mediocre and unprofessional management --Bureaucratic mindset among analysts and managers --Obsession with "chasing the news" and little focus on real analysis --Satisfied with mediocre written products --Closed-minded and unwilling to consider new and different ideas --A good ten years behind the times in utilizing new technologies and processes for the general workforce

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