United States Department Of Defense
79
4.2
Work happiness
Scores based on about 615 responses to Indeed's survey on work happiness
79
Work Happiness Score
Above average
Do people feel happy at work most of the time?
82
Purpose
High
Do people feel their work has a clear sense of purpose?
82
Learning
High
Do people feel they often learn something at work?
United States Department Of Defense Careers and Employment
About us
The Department of Defense (DoD, USDOD, or DOD) is an executive branch department of the federal government of the United States charged with coordinating and supervising all agencies and functions of the government concerned directly with national security and the United States Armed Forces. The Department is the largest employer in the world, with – more... nearly 1.3 million active duty servicemen and women as of 2016. Adding to its employees are over 826,000 National Guardsmen and Reservists from the four services, and over 742,000 civilians bringing the total to over 2.8 million employees. It is headquartered at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, just outside Washington, D.C. – less
Headquarters
The Pentagon
Arlington County, VA
Employees
10,000+
Industry
Revenue
more than $10B (USD)
US Army
Only those who abide by the Army values will suceed in this career path. Days are long and hard yet rewarding. Benefits are hard to beat from education, medical, dental, etc.
Pros
Multiple benefits
Cons
Moving every three years
What are people saying about the leadership at United States Department Of Defense?
88%
of employees approve of James Mattis’s performance as CEO
CEO Approval is based on 1,883 ratings
- If you were in charge, what would you do to make United States Department Of Defense a better place …15 people answered
- What advice would you give the CEO of United States Department Of Defense about how to improve it?14 people answered
What would you say about your employer?
What are people discussing at United States Department Of Defense?
Top questions about United States Department Of Defense
- What is the interview process like at United States Department Of Defense?23 people answered
- How are the working hours at United States Department Of Defense?18 people answered
- On average, how many hours do you work a day at United States Department Of Defense?16 people answered
What do employees at United States Department Of Defense say about culture and work-life balance?
Good Place to get started in your carrier
DoD is a great environment to start your career and get great contacts. DoD staff members can always find work and return to the environment in a different roll if need be.
Pros
Location, Metro, Advancement
Cons
Rather not say
How much does United States Department Of Defense pay their employees?
What jobs are available at United States Department Of Defense?
United States Department Of Defense jobs:
What did candidates say about the interview at United States Department Of Defense?
Interview experience
Based on 734 interviews
Favorable
Interview difficulty
Based on 721 interviews
Medium
Interview process length
Based on 655 interviews
More than one month