A check and benefits.Raises were negligible.Professionally ignored and underappreciated. - Analyst SAIC Employee Review

3.0
Jan 17, 2011
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Pros

Where I worked, the average pay for that metro area is far below a living wage, government contractor jobs are typically at least living wage.

Cons

You can be assigned a task that doesn't fit your abilities and you're stuck, complaining is futile. If you're more than competent, expect to stay at your oar, slave, because you aren't going anywhere; it's the incompetent that get to change jobs. It's too much like high school, the popular ones rise, everyone else is backdrop. No matter what a good worker you are, your SAIC manager does not have your back or stand up for you. Raises are miniscule. Again, your work performance in your job is nothing anyone's really paying much, or any attention to. The moment you make anyone else unhappy, expect prompt scolding about not being a team player.

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5.0
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Pros

Awesome people Great Benefits Work Life Balance

Cons

Too many meetings Need more training for IT employees

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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