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National Security Agency

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National Security Agency reviews

3.7

73% would recommend to a friend

(345 total reviews)
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Gen. Joshua M. Rudd, USA

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53% positive business outlook

National Security Agency has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 345 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The National Security Agency 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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345 reviews
1.0
Mar 14, 2022
Recommend
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Pros

A Clearance. Support the country.

Cons

Traffic, lack of parking, lack of training. Many civilians at the agency look at the military workforce as a resource to be used and not people. They do not understand that enlisted military members have little to no say on where they will be working or how much training they have received for the job role. When junior members are assigned to an office it is looked at a hinderance. When military members have to take care of service related activities civilians are very quick to complain about it. However when it comes promotion time for civilians they will stop everything they are doing for weeks at a time to take care of themselves. After 10+ year working there in one capacity or another I have come to the conclusion that the military are there because they are #1 cheap compared to their counterparts doing the exact same job. #2 cannot say no, we do what we are told #3 expendable.

5.0
Mar 12, 2022

It's not a job, it's a calling

Recommend
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Pros

Meaningful and challenging work, supportive colleagues with high integrity, collaborative environment, professional growth, opportunities to innovate, educational funding, leave benefits, flexible schedule, job security, government pension and 401k (TSP)

Cons

Can be bureaucratic - persistence and self-motivation is required; some jobs seem overpaid, others underpaid; hard to telework but working on it

5.0
Mar 8, 2022

Very good experience

Recommend
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Pros

Work environment is supportive, conducive and positive. Professional development is encouraged and facilitated. Feedback is valued and encouraged Best agency Good work life balance Importance of physical and mental health is emphasized Coordination and collaboration are valued and encouraged.

Cons

No concerns or negative feedback

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