There is Life After MITRE. Glad I escaped the Madness. - Manager MITRE Employee Review

1.0
Feb 7, 2019
Recommend
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Pros

Smart people. Nice facilities. Decent benefits (declined over the years).

Cons

Senior leadership is complete disarray. Poor change management related to new strategy and recent layoffs. Fear filled communications demanding positivity without addressing employee concerns, leading to a brain drain in some areas. Leadership lacks ability to articulate clear vision, gain buy-in and communicate effectively and with passion.

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5.0
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Pros

Good company, very supportive enviroment

Cons

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5.0
Jun 18, 2026
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Pros

I’ve had a very positive experience working at MITRE. The people here are incredibly intelligent, collaborative, and mission-focused. There is a strong culture of knowledge sharing, and I’ve enjoyed learning from so many talented coworkers across the organization. The Talent Acquisition leadership team has been outstanding. Alicia, Rachel, Manda, and Mindy have created a supportive and empowering environment, and they genuinely care about their teams and the candidate experience. Their leadership, accessibility, and willingness to invest in others make a real difference. MITRE offers meaningful work, a healthy work-life balance, and opportunities to continue growing professionally.

Cons

As with any large organization, processes can sometimes move slowly, and navigating a matrixed environment may take time. However, the collaborative culture and supportive leadership help make these challenges manageable.

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