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Industry: Government Support · HQ: Washington, DC · http://www.defense.gov/

Working at U.S. Department of Defense in Fort Meade, MD: 18 Employee Job Reviews by Real Employee working in Fort Meade, MD Area

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On average, employees in Fort Meade, MD at U.S. Department of Defense give their company a 1.9 rating out of 5.0 based on 18, whereas overall Average Rating of U.S. Department of Defense is 3.9 out of 5.0 based on 281 U.S. Department of Defense Review Ratings. The happiest U.S. Department of Defense employees in Fort Meade, MD are Computer Scientists submitting an average rating of 4.2 and Systems Acquisition Managers with a rating of 4.5.

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3.9
Average Rating
(based on 201 U.S. Department of Defense Review Ratings)

Ratings by Category

Company Culture
3.8
Growth Opportunities
3.5
People You Work With
4.3
Person You Work For
4.1
Rewards You Receive
3.9
Support You Get
3.9
Way You Work
4.1
Work Setting
3.9
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Logistics Manager
"Joining the military was the best thing I have ever done. They have taught valuable skills and have taught me to appreciate everything in life. I appreciate every opportunity that has been given to me. The military has made me an exceptional hard worker and have given me the ability to adjust to any situation. Trouble shooting and attention to details is second nature to me. I love my job and love my country."
Posted 10 years ago in Anchorage, AK

Working at U.S. Department of Defense in Fort Meade, MD: 18 Employee Reviews

U.S. Department of Defense Employee
in Fort Meade, MD

"I’ve worked for the department of defense for 2 years and the culture of the people you work with is great. However the lack of Software and IT capabilities puts a strain on completing projects effectively."

Person You Work For 3 / 5 People You Work With 5 / 5 Work Setting 3 / 5
Support You Get 1 / 5 Rewards You Receive 3 / 5 Growth Opportunities 3 / 5
Company Culture 5 / 5 Way You Work 2 / 5
U.S. Department of Defense Employee
in Fort Meade, MD

"I have been with the Department of Defense since 1997 - it has changed quite a lot in that time. In my area, the stress can be very high, with little visibility and recognition. Sometimes this is very disheartening and the work doesn't seem worth the heartburn. However, the people you will meet are pretty amazing."

Person You Work For 5 / 5 People You Work With 5 / 5 Work Setting 4 / 5
Support You Get 3 / 5 Rewards You Receive 5 / 5 Growth Opportunities 3 / 5
Company Culture 4 / 5 Way You Work 5 / 5
Deputy Chief
in Fort Meade, MD
Person You Work For 5 / 5 People You Work With 4 / 5 Work Setting 3 / 5
Support You Get 3 / 5 Rewards You Receive 5 / 5 Growth Opportunities 5 / 5
Company Culture 4 / 5 Way You Work 4 / 5
U.S. Department of Defense Employee
in Fort Meade, MD
Person You Work For 3.7 / 5 People You Work With 3.7 / 5 Work Setting 3.7 / 5
Support You Get 3.7 / 5 Rewards You Receive 3.7 / 5 Growth Opportunities 3.7 / 5
Company Culture 3.7 / 5 Way You Work 3.7 / 5
Systems Engineer
in Fort Meade, MD

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

"Immediate supervisor and coworkers are helpful and responsive, not so much everyone else. Training opportunities abound, but must be related to the job you are doing, not the one you want."

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

"Get as much information about the job as you can. This can be hard due to the nature of the work, but the two year commitment will drag by if the position is not a good match."

Person You Work For 3 / 5 People You Work With 3 / 5 Work Setting 2 / 5
Support You Get 3 / 5 Rewards You Receive 3 / 5 Growth Opportunities 1 / 5
Company Culture 2 / 5 Way You Work 2 / 5
HR Generalist
in Fort Meade, MD
Person You Work For 4.9 / 5 People You Work With 4.8 / 5 Work Setting 3.2 / 5
Support You Get 4 / 5 Rewards You Receive 3.9 / 5 Growth Opportunities 3.6 / 5
Company Culture 3.1 / 5 Way You Work 4.5 / 5
Systems Acquisition Manager
in Fort Meade, MD
Person You Work For 4.9 / 5 People You Work With 4.8 / 5 Work Setting 4.9 / 5
Support You Get 4.9 / 5 Rewards You Receive 4.9 / 5 Growth Opportunities 3 / 5
Company Culture 4 / 5 Way You Work 4.9 / 5
Computer Scientist
in Fort Meade, MD
Person You Work For 5 / 5 People You Work With 5 / 5 Work Setting 5 / 5
Support You Get 5 / 5 Rewards You Receive 4 / 5 Growth Opportunities 4 / 5
Company Culture 4.9 / 5 Way You Work 5 / 5
Systems Engineer
in Fort Meade, MD
Person You Work For 3 / 5 People You Work With 3.9 / 5 Work Setting 3 / 5
Support You Get 4 / 5 Rewards You Receive 3.1 / 5 Growth Opportunities 4 / 5
Company Culture 3.9 / 5 Way You Work 3.9 / 5
IT Systems Analyst
in Fort Meade, MD

"It's a great place to work - make sure you do the job you will love."

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

"Relaxed atmosphere - you do your job and you go home."

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

"if you are trustworthy then act like it. This is a very important job, you are here to work, not make friends."

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

"The struggle between senior civilian management and the military services."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"The military needs to be assigned to NSA and not the military services."

Report Writer
in Fort Meade, MD

"Great."

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

"Mission."

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

"Be professional."

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

"No complaints."

Global Network Vulnerability Analyst
in Fort Meade, MD

"Great job, wonderful people."

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

"Job security, many opportunities for advancement."

Computer Systems Analyst
in Fort Meade, MD

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

"I can keep my security clearance while I go to school."

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

"Good luck."

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

"My current managers."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Find another career."

Mathematician
in Fort Meade, MD

"Stereotypical corrupt government."

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

"Ability to take classes."

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

"Don't believe that you'll get to do real engineering... it is only politics."

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

"Lack of vision, poor management."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Retire."

Engineer
in Fort Meade, MD

"Stereotypical government organization."

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

"Many different technical areas."

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

"Be patient."

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

"Bureaucracy and incompetence."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Too many to list here, at least for upper management... I'd start with find another job please!"

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