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Great People, Flexible Hours, and Many Opportunities - Technical Exploitation Officer US Defense Intelligence Agency Employee Review

4.0
Apr 2, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Even though this is a 9-5 job, DIA is usually very flexible in how you fulfill those hours. There are a lot of opportunities to take stretch assignments, joint duty rotations, or other career broadening opportunities. As to the people, I've found the vast majority of them easy to work and dedicated to serving the public interest.

Cons

Advancing beyond the GG13 level can be difficult for many people. It often involves opportunities that take you away from home for extended periods of time. For technically minded people, advancing beyond GG13 may see a lot less scientific involvement and a lot more administrative work.

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5.0
Mar 19, 2026
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Career advancement Flexible with schedule

Cons

Sometimes there's a bit of conflict with other staff who feel like they should value people based on whether they are fed or contractor

3.0
Jul 16, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

You have a chance to be at the center of defense policymaking. The salary and benefits are very competitive. The Thrift Savings Plan is a great benefit. PTO and sick leave are much more generous than in the private sector. The federal government is one of the few workplaces that still has a defined-benefit pension plan. The pension isn't huge, but it is enough to keep me out of poverty in retirement.

Cons

The promotion and employee evaluation system does not make sense. Toxic leadership, constant reorganization. I personally do not agree with the current leadership in D.C. and their policies, and that creates ethical quandaries for anyone working there.

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