Over worked and under staffed - Anonymous employee MITRE Employee Review

2.0
Feb 3, 2024
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Pros

Senior leadership hasn’t ruined the 401K yet

Cons

The current CEO has ruined the company. CFO decisions have created cash flow problems. Company has wasted millions in the process of a “Business Transformation” that has either failed or created more manual processes. Staff either laid off or leaving willingly while the rest of us are told to do more with less. Read between the lines work more hours because you’re not getting help. Too many layers of management.

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5.0
Mar 26, 2026
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Pros

Good pay, Friendly environment, Interesting work and a good internship experience overall

Cons

Due to budget cuts, there has been a lot of downsizing and hiring freeze

5.0
Jun 18, 2026
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Pros

I’ve had a very positive experience working at MITRE. The people here are incredibly intelligent, collaborative, and mission-focused. There is a strong culture of knowledge sharing, and I’ve enjoyed learning from so many talented coworkers across the organization. The Talent Acquisition leadership team has been outstanding. Alicia, Rachel, Manda, and Mindy have created a supportive and empowering environment, and they genuinely care about their teams and the candidate experience. Their leadership, accessibility, and willingness to invest in others make a real difference. MITRE offers meaningful work, a healthy work-life balance, and opportunities to continue growing professionally.

Cons

As with any large organization, processes can sometimes move slowly, and navigating a matrixed environment may take time. However, the collaborative culture and supportive leadership help make these challenges manageable.

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