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National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency

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Learned a great deal, lots of barriers to advancement - Imagery Analyst National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency Employee Review

4.0
7 Oct 2014
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Pros

Relevant mission, tons of ways to learn new skills, especially GIS. Possibly more transferable skills than other intel work. Time off is great. Mostly decent managers (by gov't standards).

Cons

Shift work requirement, advancement opportunities eventually require you to leave your area of expertise most of the time. Pay in DC is only OK. Chip on shoulder across the agency about being less well-known than CIA or NSA.

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5.0
29 Jan 2026
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Pros

Good pay and benefits available

Cons

Very slow work environment. Would not recommend if you get bored easily.

3.0
13 Jun 2026
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Pros

Great co-workers. Lots of time off

Cons

Poor senior leadership lacks effectiveness. Promotion decisions prioritize diversity objectives over merit, with less qualified junior personnel (mostly female) advanced to Band 4 and Band 5 positions ahead of more qualified candidates. Additionally, daily workloads are insufficient to fill an 8-hour shift.

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