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5.0
Aug 16, 2015
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Pros

rewarding work, great benefits, flexible schedule, lots of professional training/development opportunities

Cons

Military organization, and every General/Admiral wants their own staff of analysts. SO they rob core DIA analysts from their "real" jobs to go on rotations to cover topics in which they have no interest and no experience, and produce products which go nowhere beyond their principal. If you're an analyst, expect it to happen. Also, you get the sense that your work is duplicative, given the number of similar organizations doing the same work. Be prepared to find a way to stand out, because chances are, every alphabet soup organization has somebody doing exactly what you're doing.

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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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