4.0
10 Feb 2016
Current employee, more than 5 years
Bethesda, MD
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook
Pros
- Noble mission - Highly intelligent colleagues - World-class scientific research - Multiple places and organizations to work at within the agency - Many workplace flexiblities and benefits (childcare, flexible schedule, employee assistance programs - Solid, stable employment
Cons
- Training/eduction budget hightly limited for personal growth and career development - Promotions relies on more favoritism and being in the right circle and of the right demographics vs. performance and talent - Lack of opportunities to ascend to higher management levels (older workers won't retire and positions not backfilled when employees depart)