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Best Agency to work for in DOD - Anonymous employee US Defense Intelligence Agency Employee Review

4.0
Mar 12, 2014
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Pros for the Excellent Benefits, more than other agencies. FERS is 1.7 overseas and overseas gets DC locality pay along with LQA and per Diem, and you get 15 days home leave per year opposed to 5 days for the others (AF and Army for example). Opportunities to go overseas for short tours available. Opportunities for further your education BS and MS programs.

Cons

Can only speak about the IT side, very top heavy with conflicting and changing leadership. Many jobs limited in focus, you work your one piece and that is all, too may people worried about stepping on others toes. Too many projects started then dumped. Too many Contractors, being used for long term continuity.

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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
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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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