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      2.0
      May 6, 2024
      Security guard
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      Pros

      Good retirement company contribution, 11%

      Cons

      Low pay and raises. Flat org, no upward mobility. Discrimination. Favoritism.

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      While IDA’s organizational structure does include a uniquely flat design, growth within your position, skillset or area of responsibility is encouraged. Cross-divisional opportunities for growth also remain a part of how we foster development for our staff. Every employee at IDA plays a role in furthering our Mission. Please note that IDA takes discrimination allegations very seriously and investigates all complaints. To file a complaint or share information as a former employee, you can use this link: https://www.ida.org/about-ida/code-of-conduct or reach out to CorporateCompliance@ida.org.

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      5.0
      Jul 14, 2026
      Anonymous employee
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      Pros

      Loved it, learned a lot and helped me grow.

      Cons

      Pay and lack of advancement

      4.0
      Jul 7, 2026
      Research staff member
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      Pros

      Very smart people across a range of STEM disciplines Freedom on what you get to work on Relative lack of office politics Interesting exciting projects available

      Cons

      Hard to think of a con. Every place has its own flavour and IDA CCS Bowie like anywhere else, isn't for anyone. I'm not positive either way about IDA's budget/hiring situation these days, with all the stuff going on in this general space. It also can be easy to find yourself getting lost when it comes to finding a good project if you are not careful. But even that is a bit of a reach.

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