Pros
People who want to do good work and care about the programs we are implementing. Smart and dedicated team members.
Cons
Lack of flexibility working from home especially for people not residing in the DC-Baltimore area, even though there are still some senior members at the organization that are able to work remotely throughout the US, which really doesn't make sense. Meanwhile, more junior members are expected to pay high commuting prices to come to the office, with no commute compensation, and often little to no meaningful work interactions in the office which further defeats the purpose of being there.
Long, difficult, and bureaucratic process to get promoted, and even before that point there is not a lot of discussion on how you'd like to advance your career. No clear path for advancement and something you are expected to advocate for on your own.