Great talent is ignored and must be in special circle to advance career - Anonymous employee SAIC Employee Review

3.0
9 Jan 2011
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Flexible schedules - "Life Happens" and they allow time off when needed. Smart people with many talents and skills. Decent compensation and benefits. Pleasant working conditions.

Cons

No advancement for many years unless you move to different business unit or are in with the right crowd. Don't value new, creative ideas Just want you to adhere to the latest policy. Too much importance in cutting costs, not enough importance on getting new work. Too much value on direct time charging very little overhead hours allowed. You must find your own work when things get slow. Don't allow enough training to keep pace with newer technologies. Centralization of HR, purchasing, IT and travel expenses will cause you to use valuable overhead hours waiting for support when you could be working. Used to be an innovative, employee-owned company, fun to be a part of, exciting and now is just like all the other corporations where only the bottom line matters.

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Cons

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3.0
9 Jun 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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