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3.6

60% would recommend to a friend

(57 total reviews)
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Adm. Charles A. Richard, USN (Ret.)

100% approve of CEO

43% positive business outlook

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4.0
Jun 25, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Pay is really good and the only place I've worked where no one is a jerk! Nice facilities, pretty good support. A lot of the work is pretty relevant.

Cons

1950s FFRC business model, not sure the viability. No mobility/career advancement. PTO is really awful. 6 hours per pay period for first two years, regardless of seniority. Behind closed doors, people bring their politics to work. Sort of exhausting.

2.0
May 6, 2024
Recommend
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Pros

Good retirement company contribution, 11%

Cons

Low pay and raises. Flat org, no upward mobility. Discrimination. Favoritism.

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Institute for Defense Analyses Response
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While IDA’s organizational structure does include a uniquely flat design, growth within your position, skillset or area of responsibility is encouraged. Cross-divisional opportunities for growth also remain a part of how we foster development for our staff. Every employee at IDA plays a role in furthering our Mission. Please note that IDA takes discrimination allegations very seriously and investigates all complaints. To file a complaint or share information as a former employee, you can use this link: https://www.ida.org/about-ida/code-of-conduct or reach out to CorporateCompliance@ida.org.
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