Behind the Times and Slow to Catch Up - Senior Analyst CIA Employee Review

2.0
May 5, 2010
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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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Cons

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