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US Defense Intelligence Agency

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Perfect place to slide by - Senior Intelligence Analyst US Defense Intelligence Agency Employee Review

2.0
Feb 27, 2017
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Pros

Nice supervisor. Great parking. The building is plain, but reasonably nice. The security personnel are friendly on average. Free water at drinking fountains is a plus. Depending on your outlook, expectations are very low and you can really milk the most basic tasks as if you needed special accommodations.

Cons

Nearly everything else. DIA specializes in process for its own sake. Analytic standards are interpreted primarily through the lense stylistic convention. The mission is convoluted and this compounds the problem since it is an agency that can't decide whether it is there for policy or for direct consumption by the military. I know people who call it the Discount Intelligence Agency. Not particularly witty, but very much to the point.

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5.0
Mar 19, 2026
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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
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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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