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

      National Security Agency

      Engaged Employer

      National Security Agency reviews

      3.7

      73% would recommend to a friend

      (345 total reviews)
      avatar

      Gen. Joshua M. Rudd, USA

      Not enough data to show CEO approval

      53% positive business outlook

      Ratings by category

      4.0

      Career opportunities

      3.9

      Work/Life balance

      3.7

      Diversity & inclusion

      3.6

      Compensation and benefits

      3.3

      Culture & values

      3.3

      Senior management

      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).

      Ratings by demographic groups

      Reviews by job title

      345 reviews
      5.0
      Jan 15, 2016

      Great Place to Work

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      -Fair salary, you could make more but the work/life balance here is excellent -Excellent job mobility options -Best training opportunities I have ever experienced

      Cons

      -Its the Government! You will be asked to do things that don't make sense, you will see things that will make you ask yourself what you are really doing here, but if you understand Government work is like no other work going in, you will be fine.

      3.0
      Jan 15, 2016

      Challenge to stay ahead of technology

      Intelligence analyst
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Can contribute to the security of the nation; Good for those seeking longevity- takes criminal activity to get fired!

      Cons

      Compensation not on par with private industry or CIA; bureaucracy is rampant except in crisis; virtually hamstrung because of Govt's unwillingness to address encryption with high tech leaders; upcoming "reorganization" has employees on pins and needles.

      5.0
      Jan 13, 2016

      It's more than a job

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Lots of opportunities to grow; important mission/contribute to a cause larger than yourself; opportunity to enhance existing skills, knowledge and expertise through continued education/training; great work/life balance culture and atmosphere; good healthcare benefits; good retirement plan; extremely interesting work; smart, good people and overall culture of helping/encouraging each other to do their best; advancement opportunities; innovation encouraged (but can be challenging to accomplish).

      Cons

      Limited access to technology due to security concerns; bureaucratic culture sometimes feels like constantly swimming upstream to get the work done; pay is a little less than competitive market but still good; management culture in some offices can be "old school" 1950s style; resistant/slow to change (depending on management/leadership of office); diversity not what it could/should be; risk averse culture.

      Viewing 295 - 297 of 345 Reviews
      Related searches: National Security Agency jobs | National Security Agency salaries | National Security Agency benefits | National Security Agency interviews
      ReviewsNational Security Agency reviews

      Glassdoor has 408 National Security Agency reviews submitted anonymously by National Security Agency employees. Read employee reviews and ratings on Glassdoor to decide if National Security Agency is right for you.