Good company but best days are in the past - Project Leader MITRE Employee Review

2.0
Jun 26, 2022
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Pros

Good pay and benefits with a work-life balance that is better than most. The company does invest in its infrastructure and its internal websites allow employees to help themselves to making collaboration connections and find interesting work.

Cons

Directors and officers have lost their way and lack credibility with the workforce. They've transformed the company from one that sought to work in the public's interest with a strong ethical compass to one that chased after arbitrary officer initiatives that seem more aligned to officer career growth than aiding the sponsor. Sponsors seem content to allow this and maintain a hands off approach to checking the MITRE claims of impact, even when evidence is that the help was marginally impactful at best

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5.0
Mar 26, 2026
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Pros

Good pay, Friendly environment, Interesting work and a good internship experience overall

Cons

Due to budget cuts, there has been a lot of downsizing and hiring freeze

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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