Pros
As a historian supporting DPAA with SNA, the most compelling aspect of The Job & Mission: Contributing directly to the accounting of missing U.S. service members and helping families gain long‑awaited answers is very rewarding. Research: Day-to-day work involves archival research, historical analysis, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams of analysts. Colleagues: Collaborating with subject matter experts across disciplines—such as archaeology, anthropology, and other specialized fields—keeps the work intellectually engaging and diverse.
Cons
While not necessarily a con, as with many federal support contracts, workload can spike around deliverables, new taskings, or changing DPAA priorities, and flexibility is often expected. The environment rewards self‑direction and resilience; someone looking for a slow, purely academic research pace may find the tempo demanding at times.