National Security Agency Employer Reviews

I had to keep the inventory of all the computers used on post and I would sit in a cold warehouse setting up computer equipment to be shipped. I worked alone, I rarely saw my boss, he was in charge of several locations.

I spent several years in various aspects of NSA, and thoroughly enjoyed the diversity and complexity of the missions that I worked. The SMEs and Managers were about the best I've worked with/for.

Overall, you could ask for much of a better job. Only downfall is it's intel work, and intel doesn't take a holiday, and neither will you. They put you where they need you, and when they need you. So you could be working night shift one week, then day shift the next.

This job was way exciting. I got to see the world and go do interesting things that I never imagined. I had access to a whole universe of fascinating real time information from around the globe, and the agency provides great resources for advancing one's self.

My experience I that of a Military member. I enjoyed my time at NSA but the problems I had dealt with the Military taking me from my job more than what was needed.

I learned to multi task with over 250 accounts. Handling incoming and outgoing calls. Solving clerical issuse with my clients. Verify reports, went out in the field to meet some of my clients. Organize all my files and report. The most enjoyable was helping my clients with understanding how the Cor disk play and important role in our jobs. Their wasn't – more... an hard part about my job. I really love that job, but the hardest part was relocating to another area. – less

I was an Arabic Linguist and Intelligence Analyst. I loved the work, and the people were great. Because I was working in a military capacity, there was not a lot of flexibility, but the benefits were great.

Wonderful experience. Can't really say too much. This was a classified security clearance job.

Civilians seem to get most of the benefits of working here, still it was an okay place to be stationed for three years.

I worked for the NSA for a little over 5 years and enjoyed most of my time there. The only reason I left was because of salary (due to lack of promotion billets) and due to a manager that I just didn't get along with after a management change. The work was cool (innovative) and most of the people I worked with were awesome. Lots of opportunity to travel – more... (if that's your thing). The hardest part of the job was patting yourself on the back during reviews to get an overall score high enough to get a promotion. The medical insurance wasn't all that good for the price when you're only a GGE-9, and in MD, at that salary you'll be living pay check to pay check if you have a family to support. (Just saying) – less

A fairly busy work environment during day, work here will certainly keep you going. Never a dull moment, to say the least. Management really needs to look at the needs of the individual employees, as it lacks empathy...for the most part. The hardest part of the job is dealing with management when you are doing the best that you can, but don't get the – more... feedback and accollades that you deserve. – less

If I tell you I'll have to kill you.....just kidding!

Very restrictive environment.......the rest is classified.

Unique mission and significant responsibilities. Some of the most rewarding work anyone can do. I also served at CIA and DIA and preferred NSA over the others.

Team work and learning how to market for a real agency while attending school and earning college credit.

A typical day at work while not deployed usually consists of training new team members, developing briefs and presenting them at various meetings. I manage a team of personnel that all come from very different backgrounds and bring unique ideas to the table. During deployment, it is important to quickly adapt to your team, lead them in a stressful environment – more... and make sure that the missions are accomplished. The most enjoyable part of my job is watching the personnel under me grow and develop and continue a successful career and advancement. The hardest part of my job is the continuous adaptations that are required while working in a high demand and stressful environment. I learn something new everyday from different things about my team to new ways to streamline the processes that we use to acomplish mission goals. – less

Very exciting work in an interesting place and with extremely professional conduct.

The greatest thing about working here is the mandate to leave work at work. It helps maintain the work life balance.