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U.S. Department of Defense
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Industry: Government Support · HQ: Washington, DC · http://www.defense.gov/

U.S. Department of Defense Employee Job Reviews in the United States

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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
Mechanical Engineer
in Hillsboro, OR

"Started with Pentagon-EMS on May 2013. The company specializes in making fabrication and test equipment solutions for the manufacturers of electronics. I found Pentagon-EMS a fun, low pressure place to extend my engineering skills."

Person You Work For 5 / 5 People You Work With 5 / 5 Work Setting 5 / 5
Support You Get 5 / 5 Rewards You Receive 2 / 5 Growth Opportunities 4 / 5
Company Culture 5 / 5 Way You Work 5 / 5
General Supply Specialist
in Rock Island, IL

"Great experience working with the government."

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

"Great time working with Department of Defense civilians. Enjoyed meeting senior military visitors."

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

"Please review your job positions before you apply and make sure you understand your position."

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

"Increase vacation time for first year employees. Every six months is too long."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Continue to hire retired military to fill your open positions."

Person You Work For 4 / 5 People You Work With 5 / 5 Work Setting 4 / 5
Support You Get 5 / 5 Rewards You Receive 5 / 5 Growth Opportunities 4 / 5
Company Culture 5 / 5 Way You Work 4 / 5
Senior Instructor
in Monterey, CA

"Instructor for foreign language in a short time."

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

"I love interaction with students and ways to convey ideas."

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

"There are always things that one does not like about its company."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"We all need to work with this and it is a blessing if management is open,"

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 3 / 5
Company Culture 4 / 5 Way You Work 4 / 5
Configuration Management Lead
Person You Work For 5 / 5 People You Work With 5 / 5 Work Setting 4.9 / 5
Support You Get 5 / 5 Rewards You Receive 3.9 / 5 Growth Opportunities 4 / 5
Company Culture 4 / 5 Way You Work 3.9 / 5
U.S. Department of Defense Employee
in Camp Lejeune, NC

"Completing a 25-year career in the military, I am extremely proud to have served this nation at home and abroad. I have worked with some of the greatest Americans no one will ever know."

Person You Work For 5 / 5 People You Work With 5 / 5 Work Setting 4 / 5
Support You Get 4 / 5 Rewards You Receive 4 / 5 Growth Opportunities 5 / 5
Company Culture 4 / 5 Way You Work 5 / 5
Information Systems Security Manager
Person You Work For 4 / 5 People You Work With 4.8 / 5 Work Setting 4 / 5
Support You Get 4.9 / 5 Rewards You Receive 4 / 5 Growth Opportunities 4.3 / 5
Company Culture 4.9 / 5 Way You Work 4.9 / 5
Assistant Programmer
Person You Work For 4.7 / 5 People You Work With 4.4 / 5 Work Setting 4.4 / 5
Support You Get 4.6 / 5 Rewards You Receive 4.5 / 5 Growth Opportunities 4.6 / 5
Company Culture 4.6 / 5 Way You Work 4.4 / 5
Human Terrain Systems Analyst
in Leavenworth, KS

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

"The staff and the CEO, who is more like a mentor than a boss."

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

"To present themselves well, show interest in the work they will do and not the salary they get."

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

"There is not much I don't like about the company except they did not offer benefits."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Provide the employees with benefits and bonus to encourage their staff to perform and produce more."

Person You Work For 5 / 5 People You Work With 5 / 5 Work Setting 4 / 5
Support You Get 5 / 5 Rewards You Receive 3 / 5 Growth Opportunities 4 / 5
Company Culture 4 / 5 Way You Work 5 / 5
Mechanical Engineer
in Stennis Space Center, MS

"I like working for the department of defense."

Person You Work For 5 / 5 People You Work With 5 / 5 Work Setting 5 / 5
Support You Get 2 / 5 Rewards You Receive 5 / 5 Growth Opportunities 4 / 5
Company Culture 4 / 5 Way You Work 5 / 5
Food Inspector
Person You Work For 4.2 / 5 People You Work With 4.6 / 5 Work Setting 4 / 5
Support You Get 3.9 / 5 Rewards You Receive 3.5 / 5 Growth Opportunities 4.8 / 5
Company Culture 4.7 / 5 Way You Work 4.8 / 5
Assistant Director

"The environment and ability to move up is important."

Person You Work For 5 / 5 People You Work With 4.8 / 5 Work Setting 4.9 / 5
Support You Get 4 / 5 Rewards You Receive 3.9 / 5 Growth Opportunities 3.9 / 5
Company Culture 4 / 5 Way You Work 4.8 / 5
QA Engineer
Person You Work For 5 / 5 People You Work With 5 / 5 Work Setting 5 / 5
Support You Get 5 / 5 Rewards You Receive 3.1 / 5 Growth Opportunities 2.2 / 5
Company Culture 4.1 / 5 Way You Work 5 / 5
Regional Manager
Person You Work For 4.6 / 5 People You Work With 4.7 / 5 Work Setting 4 / 5
Support You Get 4.1 / 5 Rewards You Receive 4.7 / 5 Growth Opportunities 4.6 / 5
Company Culture 4.1 / 5
Software Engineer
Person You Work For 4 / 5 People You Work With 4.2 / 5 Work Setting 4.2 / 5
Support You Get 4.9 / 5 Rewards You Receive 4.7 / 5 Growth Opportunities 4.4 / 5
Company Culture 4.3 / 5 Way You Work 4.3 / 5
Production Lead
in Hayward, CA

"Good management, good benefits too. Flexible working hours, no stress and no pressure if you have done your part."

Person You Work For 5 / 5 People You Work With 5 / 5 Work Setting 4 / 5
Support You Get 4 / 5 Rewards You Receive 4 / 5 Growth Opportunities 4 / 5
Company Culture 4 / 5 Way You Work 5 / 5

U.S. Department of Defense Reviews FAQs

Is U.S. Department of Defense a good company to work for?

U.S. Department of Defense has an overall rating of 3.9 Average Rating out of 5, based on over 201 U.S. Department of Defense Review Ratings left anonymously by U.S. Department of Defense employees, which is equal to the average rating for all companies on CareerBliss. 91% of employees would recommend working at U.S. Department of Defense.

Does U.S. Department of Defense pay their employees well?

U.S. Department of Defense employees earn $60,000 annually on average, or $29 per hour, which is 9% lower than the national salary average of $66,000 per year. 64 U.S. Department of Defense employees have shared their salaries on CareerBliss. Find U.S. Department of Defense Salaries by Job Title.

How satisfied are employees working at U.S. Department of Defense?

91% of employees would recommend working at U.S. Department of Defense with the overall rating of 3.9 out of 5. Employees also rated U.S. Department of Defense 3.8 out of 5 for Company Culture, 3.9 for Rewards You Receive, 3.5 for Growth Opportunities and 3.9 for support you get.

What is the highest paying job at U.S. Department of Defense?

According to our data, the highest paying job at U.S. Department of Defense is a Technical Manager at $250,000 annually. Browse U.S. Department of Defense Salaries by Job Profile.

What is the lowest paying job at U.S. Department of Defense?

According to our data, the lowest paying job at U.S. Department of Defense is a Warehouse Crew Member at $12,000 annually. Browse U.S. Department of Defense Salaries by Job Profile.

What are the pros and cons of working at U.S. Department of Defense?

According to reviews on CareerBliss, employees commonly rated the pros of working at U.S. Department of Defense to be Company Culture, Growth Opportunities, People You Work With and Person You Work For, and no cons.

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