MITRE reviews

3.2

48% would recommend to a friend

(2,658 total reviews)
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Mark Peters

72% approve of CEO

21% positive business outlook

MITRE has an employee rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars, based on 2,658 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The MITRE employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Government & Public Administration industry (3.6 stars).

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1.0
May 26, 2026

toxic culture and low job security

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Pros

One of the most significant advantages of my time there was the opportunity to collaborate with an exceptional team. Many of my team members were incredibly supportive, welcoming, and dedicated professionals, which created a truly collaborative and pleasant daily work environment.Additionally, the organization offers excellent physical resources. Certain campus facilities and modern workspaces are highly impressive

Cons

Misaligned Leadership: Senior leadership often struggles with business operations, leading to strategic inefficiencies. Low Job Security: The corporate culture offers minimal employee loyalty, with a constant risk of sudden terminations. Resource Misallocation: Massive layoffs and tight departmental budgets contrast sharply with inflated executive bonuses. Bureaucratic Focus: Daily work heavily prioritizes administrative tasks, paper-pushing, and PowerPoint creation over innovation.Below-Market Pay: The overall salary package is uncompetitive compared to industry peers. Siloed Knowledge: Employees are routinely unwilling to share critical information or cross-train colleagues.Lack of Onboarding Support: New team members are frequently left to navigate complex systems alone without guidance. Toxic Environment: The overall workplace culture and leadership styles are fundamentally toxic, creating a stressful atmosphere

1.0
May 24, 2026

Ultimate betrayal

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Pros

Had some interesting opportunities to join and start projects.

Cons

Tossed on the street despite being better than just about everyone I encountered in my time at MITRE.

1.0
May 24, 2026
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Pros

No pros to report unfortunately.

Cons

Company lost its way long ago. After 2 years, new president has had no positive impact. There is no leadership or management of quality. Hiring third rate people to fill the gaps, not the exceptional employees they should be hiring. Sponsors no longer differentiate MITRE from SETA contractors. Pay and benefits are below competitive with others in the industry, with endless money to keep too many layers of leadership employed.

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