Does National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency?

72% of National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency 3.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.3 for culture and values and 3.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency?

Analyst (25) , Geospatial Analyst (19) , Program Manager (16) , Imagery Analyst (14) , Intern (9) , GEOINT Analyst (8) , Police Officer (7) , Senior Analyst (6) , Systems Engineer (6) , Contract Specialist (4) , Geodetic Orbit Scientist (4) , Manager (4) , Research Scientist (4) , Branch Chief (3) , Cartographer (3)

What are the pros of working at National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency according to real employee reviews?

"I have been working at NGA for 3 years and so far the benefits are great." ((in 37 reviews)); "Pay is good" ((in 26 reviews)); "Great People to work with." ((in 24 reviews)); "Some great opportunities to use cool technology and do innovation that matters" ((in 13 reviews)); "Beautiful building and an operational mentality to get the mission done." ((in 12 reviews))

What are the cons of working at National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency according to real employee reviews?

"abysmal management" ((in 13 reviews)); "The workload and beauacratic culture turned me off." ((in 8 reviews)); "Parking is always a problem if you don’t carpool" ((in 6 reviews)); "Real aversion to doing anything about bad managers, and many are running out of places to which they can be moved!" ((in 5 reviews)); "No training for required certifications, management has limited real world business experience, horrible morale." ((in 5 reviews))

What are employees saying about National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency layoffs and their outlook for job security at National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency in 2026.

What are the top reviewed National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency locations?

Springfield , Saint Louis , Washington , Bethesda , North Springfield , Alexandria , Arlington , Aurora , Fort Belvoir , Reston , Charlottesville , Norfolk , Fairfax , Stafford , Woodbridge , Las Cruces , Dayton , La Verne , Annapolis , Tampa , McLean , Lake St Louis , Langley Park

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3.7

72% would recommend to a friend

(341 total reviews)

Vice Admiral Frank Whitworth

71% approve of CEO

52% positive business outlook

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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).

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341 reviews

5.0

Apr 27, 2016

Excellent Employer

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Pros

NGA is an excellent employer with an important mission, great benefits, and where senior management is very invested in the growth of their workforce.

Cons

Additional resources would be helpful.

5.0

Mar 18, 2016

Great organization

Anonymous employee

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Great overall work environment in a fantastic new building

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Dealing with the DC traffic on your commute to and from work

1.0

Feb 21, 2016

Toxic Environment

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Government benefits and close to home

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Numerous Personnel issues and EEO complaints that are left unresolved. Management tends to promote their buddies who don't have the qualifications to do the job. Upper management doesn't care and they see the good people who want to make thing right as the problem. New Career Services and Mission Talent Alignment is taking the control of your career out of your hands. People are being moved to new positions without any say in the manner. Promotion have turned to "Rank-In-Person (RIP) which some refer to as Rest-In-Peace.

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