Working at U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Washington, DC: 14 Employee Job Reviews by Real Employee working in Washington, DC Area

"Great company, great people but there is a clear need of an infusion of new and innovative ideas."

"I would not recommend this job."

"I've worked for the VA since 2008. I love the belief and collective effort by its employees to support its mission and motto "To care for him who shall have borne the battle and for his widow, and his orphan.""

"I started this position in mid-august and it has been a constant learning experience. The digital media engagement team is full of helpful, supportive, and enthusiastic people, who are committed to the mission of the department. There is a good deal of variety among the positions available on the team, and even if you aren't an expert in a particular subject your supervisors are more than willing to help you learn."

"I have worked here for year and have had a good experience. Good people who like what they do. However it is government, petty politics and bureaucracy are very prevalent."

"I've worked at VA for nearly 15 years, in the areas of government contracting, real property, leasing, environmental law, and energy law. The work is constant, challenging, yet very rewarding. Serving Veterans is a great honor. I've worked with some of our nation's greatest leaders - folks with various backgrounds, accomplishments, and accolades within the public and private sectors. Learning and working with them has been invaluable."

"Worked here as a summer intern. Great opportunity."

"VA has been very good to me. However, the opportunity to invest in new challenges, technologies, and (most importantly) advanced analytics to drive business decisions has yet to be embraced. Command and control too often stifles innovation."

"Great opportunity for interns to get exposure to a wide variety of GIS projects within the different VA departments."

"I like my current job but am moving to another area due to a military move."

What do you like about working at U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs?

"I enjoy the type of work that we do and how it helps veterans."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Ensure that you have the proper training required for the position because you will not get much time for on the job trainings."

What don't you like about working at U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs?

"I don't like the commute and the fact that people in my office are only out for themselves, not the common goal."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"I suggest that management ensure that all employees are satisfied in their positions and provide them with the tools they request."

What do you like about working at U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs?

"I like seeing a work product go from idea to finished product. I also enjoy helping Veterans."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Be sure your expectations are aligned with the job posting by asking very specific questions in the interview."

What don't you like about working at U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs?

"There is a culture of self preservation and empire-building which create offices that compete with each other and distract from the mission."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"I would start by asking my decision makers what the greatest leadership challenge is to the org and move forward from there."

What do you like about working at U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs?

"I enjoy seeing work products go public and helping Veterans."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Ensure your expectations are aligned with the job posting by asking very specific questions in the interview."

What don't you like about working at U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs?

"The culture is one of self preservation and empire-building. Organizationally, there are too many offices competing with each other and overlapping missions to do anything effectively."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"I would start by asking my decision makers the biggest leadership challenge facing our org and go from there."

"This is a very prestigious place to work."