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National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency

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The Grass is Always Greener - Geospatial Analyst National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency Employee Review

1.0
13 Jul 2021
Recommend
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Pros

Pays well, will enjoy the lustre and prestige of working for an Intelligence Agency, but it will be short-lived after 5 years. Some travel opportunities. You will finally and very quickly learn that in the grand scheme of everything, you do not matter at all to anyone, not your coworkers nor your bosses. If you do not mind watching the clock and not having any accountability, you will do fine. You will be able to identify the shameless self-promoters rising to the top very fast and devise methods to avoid those people. If your parents work here and you happen to intern you will be a rising star. If you arrived at this organization's doorstep like 90% as a former military/contractor type, and the odds are stacked against you.

Cons

You will use zero geospatial skills you paid to learn at a post-graduate institution here. All work is delegated to contractors. You'll have a million meaningless meetings. The culture of self-promotion is toxic and exhausting. and managers are powerless to help you. Do yourself a favor and do not work here. This organization is hemorrhaging talent.

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5.0
29 Jan 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

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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