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Average - Project Assistant Institute for Defense Analyses Employee Review

3.0
May 3, 2024
Recommend
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Pros

Working as a Project Assistant was a great experience with the SFRD team, I learned a lot and was able to gain new skills during my time as a Project Assistant.

Cons

At times it was difficult with the structure of whom the Project Assistants reported to which in turn cause confusion for the team and for the Project Assistant on who to report to. There was no room for career growth as a Project Assistant.

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Institute for Defense Analyses Response
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Thank you for your feedback. We’re disappointed to hear that you encountered some difficulty regarding the reporting structure in your position. We understand the importance of the employee experience here at IDA, and please know this review is being shared with leadership. IDA encourages and supports all staff to pursue career-developing resources and programs. Our benefits include a number of educational assistance programs such as the IDA Scholar Program and tuition reimbursement. Additionally, each division has funds set aside for staff to pursue certifications, attend conferences, or take advantage of other job-related skills enrichment. For any current employees, please know that your Director is available to help remove any roadblocks you may encounter – we encourage you to bring any concerns to them so they can be addressed in a timely manner.

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