It's definitely not boring! - Analyst III SAIC Employee Review

5.0
Aug 20, 2008
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Highly rated ethical company, and I've certainly never seen an ethics issue. In addition, despite the conservative population that SAIC recruits (retired military in many cases), sexual orientation is listed specifically in the non-discrimination contract, and women are generally treated fairly, despite individual employees' issues that may or may not exist. SAIC is international in scope, and exists most places in the US. They're working on doing better at moving employees within SAIC rather than losing them, so even if you may move, opportunities may exist elsewhere in the company.

Cons

Each business unit is run separately (although corporate is trying to change that), and so there are variations across business units. My unit depends on relatively short-term government contracts, so there's not always consistency for what you'll be working on from year to year. On the other hand, I have a wide enough variety of skills that I can shift pretty easily among projects. I don't recommend SAIC if you want to do the same thing forever and forever.

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5.0
May 11, 2026
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Pros

The SAIC management on my contract are excellent.

Cons

After completing my first years, I have no complaints. My SAIC experience has been everything that I had hoped.

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3.0
Jun 9, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Current Leadership: The management structure has stabilized significantly, and my current supervisor is excellent—supportive, engaged, and great to work with. Excellent Team Culture: The coworkers here are fantastic. There is a strong sense of camaraderie, and the team is incredibly supportive. Strong Compensation & Growth: The base pay is competitive and fair, and there is excellent opportunity for extra pay and overtime. From a professional development standpoint, I have learned an immense amount in my field over the past year. Enjoyable Travel: Excellent opportunities for work-related travel that adds great variety to the day-to-day routine.

Cons

Management Inconsistency Early On: My first supervisor took zero interest in team well-being, or development and the second had significant temperament issues that ultimately led to their departure. While it has been resolved now, Apparently management here like a lot of places is hit and miss. Heavy Workload: The workload can feel a bit overwhelming and intense at times. Striking a consistent work-life balance remains a challenge under the current demands. Role Expectation Mismatch: Some of the technical responsibilities and projects I have handled since joining were not clearly outlined or explained during the interview process. Navigating these unstated expectations alongside an already heavy workload has been a significant challenge.

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