Super shady! - Intelligence Analyst SAIC Employee Review

1.0
Jun 7, 2020
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Pros

Big companies with lots of contracts. That’s about it.

Cons

Too many to list them all! SUPER shady business practices. The branch at fort Meade is the worst. They will do whatever they have to keep themselves in place, no matter who they toss out in the way. I had multiple job offers with offer letters, and I used them as bargaining to get a raise and move up. They called all the companies and had them retract their offers. All my offers preceded them going into their own contracts together, and they would not honor it. I’ve been told it was just the Fort Meade branch, because everyone has war stories that directly involve them.

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5.0
May 21, 2026
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Pros

I loved working at SAIC! It was truly a great place to work and fostered an environment where I could grow as a professional.

Cons

No cons! Pay was great, benefits were standard, people are awesome.

3.0
Jun 9, 2026
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Pros

Current Leadership: The management structure has stabilized significantly, and my current supervisor is excellent—supportive, engaged, and great to work with. Excellent Team Culture: The coworkers here are fantastic. There is a strong sense of camaraderie, and the team is incredibly supportive. Strong Compensation & Growth: The base pay is competitive and fair, and there is excellent opportunity for extra pay and overtime. From a professional development standpoint, I have learned an immense amount in my field over the past year. Enjoyable Travel: Excellent opportunities for work-related travel that adds great variety to the day-to-day routine.

Cons

Management Inconsistency Early On: My first supervisor took zero interest in team well-being, or development and the second had significant temperament issues that ultimately led to their departure. While it has been resolved now, Apparently management here like a lot of places is hit and miss. Heavy Workload: The workload can feel a bit overwhelming and intense at times. Striking a consistent work-life balance remains a challenge under the current demands. Role Expectation Mismatch: Some of the technical responsibilities and projects I have handled since joining were not clearly outlined or explained during the interview process. Navigating these unstated expectations alongside an already heavy workload has been a significant challenge.

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