Skip to contentSkip to footer
      employer cover photo
      employer logo
      employer logo

      National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency

      Engaged Employer

      National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency reviews

      3.7

      72% would recommend to a friend

      (341 total reviews)

      Vice Admiral Frank Whitworth

      71% approve of CEO

      52% positive business outlook

      Ratings by category

      4.0

      Compensation and benefits

      3.8

      Work/Life balance

      3.7

      Diversity & inclusion

      3.7

      Career opportunities

      3.3

      Culture & values

      2.9

      Senior management

      National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 341 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Government & Public Administration industry (3.7 stars).

      Ratings by demographic groups

      Reviews by job title

      341 reviews
      3.0
      May 28, 2015

      Sink or Swim?

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      The pay and benefits are on par with private industry. Depending upon your account, you get numerous opportunities to see the world and impact global security.

      Cons

      It's government work after all and with that comes bloated bureaucracy. Their acquisition cycle is abysmal - do not expect to see, much less use, the latest and greatest GIS software tools (you know, all the stuff you used in grad school). And it almost takes an act of God to get promoted.

      5.0
      Apr 27, 2015

      Imagery Intelligence Analyst

      Imagery intelligence analyst
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      This is a very good agency to work for. NGA has some amazing training and travel opportunities. The monetary compensation is excellent. Flexible work schedules are fantastic. This is one of the best federal agencies with some of the best benefits and policies. There are no longer core hours so you can go in really early and leave early or go in late and stay late. Lunch is no longer required so you only have to work 40 hours a week and not 42.5 like most federal employees. You are also authorized up to 3 hours a week to exercise pending supervisory approval.

      Cons

      Due to the fact that this is an intelligence agency you may be responsible for analyzing intelligence during the holiday season. You don't have to work on holidays but if you are new to your team you will be expected to work before or after major holidays while the more senior team members will take the day off.

      5.0
      Mar 28, 2015

      A Career, Not a Job

      Manager
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Very interesting work with real impact on world events. Open culture unlike most intelligence agencies. Clear, achievable career path. Clear Strategic Plans to help focus the workforce and prioritize work.

      Cons

      Nature of work does not allow for much telework opportunities.

      Viewing 304 - 306 of 341 Reviews
      Related searches: National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency jobs | National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency salaries | National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency benefits | National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency interviews
      ReviewsNational Geospatial-Intelligence Agency reviews

      Glassdoor has 385 National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency reviews submitted anonymously by National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency employees. Read employee reviews and ratings on Glassdoor to decide if National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency is right for you.