Slow and Steady - Logistics Management Specialist US Maritime Administration Employee Review

Fair Pay- better than private sector for position. Good Benefits. Excellent work life balance.

Pension does not vest before 5 years. No upward mobility.

The administrator is great, and most of the employees are amazing people who really want to make a difference. The leaders in most areas of the organization are doing their best and trying to improve things.

I wouldn't wish the sealift group of senior leaders (DH and MSH) on my worst enemy. People are dropping like flies (retiring to escape, resigning, lateral moves, etc.) because the two treat folks like gum on the bottom of their shoes. They are nasty, narcissistic, just awful human beings who treat people like servants. They are not going anywhere. I can't imagine any other organization would take them. I've not seen anything like this anywhere else. They lack self-awareness (like most narcissists), not to mention zero business acumen. Concepts that are basic to most executives are above their heads. Don't expect any accountability; there is a strong sense of cronyism. If you bring up opportunities for improvement, you will only get scapegoating, retaliation, and belittling. Everything is someone else's fault or responsibility. If you are comfortable in an abusive environment, these are the people for you. Otherwise, there are plenty of other places to work- even within MARAD. However, if Sealift is what you are offered and you are accustomed to a respectful workplace..run!