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National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency

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Sink or Swim? - Anonymous employee National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency Employee Review

3.0
May 28, 2015
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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.

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Pros

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Cons

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Pros

Great co-workers. Lots of time off

Cons

Poor senior leadership lacks effectiveness. Promotion decisions prioritize diversity objectives over merit, with less qualified junior personnel (mostly female) advanced to Band 4 and Band 5 positions ahead of more qualified candidates. Additionally, daily workloads are insufficient to fill an 8-hour shift.

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