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National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency

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Don't just walk away, RUN! - Geospatial Analyst National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency Employee Review

1.0
5 Jul 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

The regular work force is awesome! They are well educated and motivated. Its a shame leadership doesn't understand that. The building is very nice but food services is cutting hours as they do not make enough money gouging the employees on their overpriced crap. The agency has done a nice job with the maxi-flex work schedule and being able to work through lunch so you can adjust your schedule around DC traffic. You will not find a more diverse, motivated, talented group of co-workers.

Cons

This space is not big enough. This used to be the best agency in the IC. We were important, relevant and respected. Our new leadership has crushed that. Movement contracts were torn up and they move you to new accounts every few years so no one is an expert on anything. Managers are a joke and for the most part are walking Peter's Principle examples. Morale is so low our agency motto should be "Row well and live 44!" (If you do not get that reference watch Ben-Hur.) Management doesn't care about you, your family or apparently the mission. They are staffed with Kool-Aid drinking "Yes men" and if you disagree with them you are labeled a trouble maker and told to resign. The good news is that the Reign of Terror can only last so long and we will get back to intelligence work. Hopefully the Agency will go back to being a 5-star agency.

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5.0
29 Jan 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Good pay and benefits available

Cons

Very slow work environment. Would not recommend if you get bored easily.

3.0
13 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

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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