C-suite is disconnected - Manager MITRE Employee Review

2.0
13 Feb 2023
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Pros

- People - My co-workers are great - Work - People here are motivated by working for the public good - Work-life-balance - Continues to be pretty good despite recent benefits cuts - Stability - Despite some recent layoffs, MITRE is generally a stable place to work

Cons

- C-suite Leadership - totally disconnected from people on the ground - Corporate strategy is at odds with what made MITRE work well in the past

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5.0
26 Mar 2026
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Pros

Good pay, Friendly environment, Interesting work and a good internship experience overall

Cons

Due to budget cuts, there has been a lot of downsizing and hiring freeze

5.0
18 Jun 2026
Recommend
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Pros

I’ve had a very positive experience working at MITRE. The people here are incredibly intelligent, collaborative, and mission-focused. There is a strong culture of knowledge sharing, and I’ve enjoyed learning from so many talented coworkers across the organization. The Talent Acquisition leadership team has been outstanding. Alicia, Rachel, Manda, and Mindy have created a supportive and empowering environment, and they genuinely care about their teams and the candidate experience. Their leadership, accessibility, and willingness to invest in others make a real difference. MITRE offers meaningful work, a healthy work-life balance, and opportunities to continue growing professionally.

Cons

As with any large organization, processes can sometimes move slowly, and navigating a matrixed environment may take time. However, the collaborative culture and supportive leadership help make these challenges manageable.

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