United States Department Of Defense Employee Reviews

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

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Excellent benefits

Dental Assistant (Former Employee) - Fort Gordon, GA - September 27, 2023

I loved my job as a dental assistant. The management lacked leadership skills and the chain of command was numbers driven only, for the most part. Having prior experience helps to overcome the lack of leadership. If you can block out the majority of the workplace drama caused by poor leadership, you will do fine. The positive side is that you actually have a career that you can retire from, with benefits. The benefits are unmatched! The biggest plus is that you are caring for and working alongside our military service men and women! Taking care of those who serve and protect our country is very rewarding!

Pros

Benefits package

Cons

Poor leadership

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United States Department Of Defense insights

Based on 1,728 survey responses

What people like

Ability to meet personal goals
Clear sense of purpose
Ability to learn new things

Thoughts

Development Manager (Current Employee) - Maryland - September 19, 2023

At first I was very excited to work here as I thought I'd finally be able to add hands-on experience to my years of academia. I was wrong, I came in and have not gained experience in what I hoped. On the brighter side, I have gained new skills and experiences in other positions that could benefit me long term. To add to that, there is clearly a lack of synchrony within each agency, constant billet issues that are never told to the candidate prior to them accepting their job and ancient promotion pathways amongst many other things. Sort of feels like a high school instead of a professional work environment. Also, I regret leaving my private sector job because they definitely offered triple the amount of benefits and pay. Love my immediate team and supervisor but at this point I am waiting to finish out a few years since I signed a contract. Really think and weigh your pros and cons. The grass is green where you water it.

Pros

Security

Cons

Lack of synchrony

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Much better than working on the civilian.

Security Operations Chief (Current Employee) - Fort Detrick, MD - September 18, 2023

What is the best part of working at the company?Job security . I prefer to be stable.What is the most stressful part about working at the company?Honestly, the only stress is working with other people.What is the work environment and culture like at the company?Comfortable. Most of the time we all work as a team.What is a typical day like for you at the company?Laid back. I do my 8 and go home.

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Love the clowns, hate the circus

United States Marine (Current Employee) - Camp Pendleton, CA - September 15, 2023

Being in the military is a unique experience. Surprisingly good benefits, especially if you make it a career. Just be good at your job and care about people and you’ll be fine. However, plenty of cons. Lots of wasted time, leaders with egos the size of a football stadium, dumb outdated rules, and often poor quality of life. But you’ll make some amazing friends and occasionally do some pretty cool things you can’t do anywhere else. If you’re considering it just do it. You can always get out after your first enlistment with a GI Bill and a whole package of benefits.

Pros

Great friends, unique experience, job security

Cons

Bad leadership ruins the experience

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Exciting Workplace

Analyst (Current Employee) - Arlington, VA - September 15, 2023

This is an exciting workplace. I love working in the DoD and would love to look into new opportunities working with the DoD in a different capacity if I could.

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Standard Govt work

Captain (Former Employee) - California - September 14, 2023

No suprises, normal expectations of an O3. Long hours, good pay once senior. Increase in responsibility does not typically translate into increase in pay.

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Fun colleagues

Medical Support Assistant (Former Employee) - Honolulu, HI - September 8, 2023

I enjoyed working with the nurses on duty inpatient. Everyone made our unit a fun family environment to work in.Although stressful at times in the critical care unit, everyone worked as a team! There was always someone willing to help.Management was great! No issues besides then having to leave every 2-3 years to PCS.

Pros

Great staff!

Cons

No cons for me! I loved my job there at TAMC!

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Great place to excel

Facility Operations Manager (Current Employee) - Tinker AFB, OK - September 7, 2023

If you’re looking for a reason to show up to work. Look at Federal Employment. Pay is good and there is always a job to do, if you like to stay busy. As with all companies there are cons, but the pros most of time outweigh the cons.

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Dissapointing

Real Property Specialist (Former Employee) - Joint Base Pearl Hbr Hickam, HI - September 6, 2023

What is the best part of working at the company?I worked for DOD previously and my security clearance expired. I applied for another D.O.D. job and when they did my background they got back an "unfavorable" from the FBI. Mind you, nothing had changed in my background since the last time. Needless to say my job offer was rescinded. What is the most stressful part about working at the company?Not getting my background and security clearance and no explanation.What is the work environment and culture like at the company?Was good before, but now I have been shut out. What is a typical day like for you at the company?Work, go to lunch go home. Wait to get out the gate on the base for 30 minutes.

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United States Air Force (Current Employee) - Montgomery, AL - September 5, 2023

Working for the Department of Defense (DoD) offers a unique and impactful career experience. As a dedicated professional within the DoD, I have had the privilege of contributing to the nation's security and defense strategies. This role has allowed me to harness my skills and expertise in a dynamic and mission-driven environment.My experience at the DoD has provided me with a deep understanding of the complexities of national security and the critical importance of safeguarding our nation. I have honed my ability to work under pressure, make strategic decisions, and adapt to evolving threats and challenges.

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A roller coaster where your limits will be challenged but your talents and resume will grow.

Contract Specialist (Former Employee) - Columbus, OH - September 5, 2023

What is the best part of working at the company?Govt Benefits, networking, working mostly from home, and the friendships that build from the team you’re working with. What is the most stressful part about working at the company?Not enough training to equip you with tools to accomplish the tasks that are being demanded, driving long distances from county to county, not enough resources, and being unemployed at the end of the contract period. What is the work environment and culture like at the company?Lots of different culture and backgrounds that did well together. If everyone has a helpful attitude rather than a competitive one, that helps set the tone. What is a typical day like for you at the company?Typically one admin day a week and was told if you’re not out presenting briefings or scheduling briefings, and working events in your county, you’re doing it wrong. Keeping busy, scheduling meetings and staying extremely organized is key. Always have your numbers and benchmarks ready to present and know your area, its capabilities and limits. Be respectful, resourceful and determined, don’t ask just take ownership of it and do it.

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It is what you make of it!

US Army (Current Employee) - Camp Atterbury, IN - September 4, 2023

A lot of downtime! Take advantage of opportunities to go to military school and civilian schools. This whole downtime was new to me. Find a hobby or ways to stay busy, it will eat you up.

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Ability to work from home

Business Programs (DFAS-OSBP). (Current Employee) - Columbus, OH - September 3, 2023

Starting early with flexibility to take time off if called to work past normal work hours during the work week. Working from home provides maximum flexibility to plan workday and allow for scheduling other appointments.

Pros

Flexibility for time off

Cons

Interaction with some leaders is strained

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Amazing colleagues and excellent management. The students are incredibly diverse and come from great families.

ESOL Coordinator for DoDEA Virtual School (Current Employee) - Quantico, VA - August 29, 2023

You work with amazing people who are very internationally centered, including students. It is a very fulfilling and stimulating environment. The Department of Defense expends tremendous effort to take care of the military child and it shows in the results the system gets year in and year out.

Pros

Federal Retirement, Federal Holidays off, Long Summers, Great Salaries, etc.

Cons

Working for DoD there is a lot of procedures and policies beyond normal school stuff.

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Great place to work

Analyst (Current Employee) - Dc - August 29, 2023

This is a great place to work. I do like it a lot. the vacation and benefits are really good. Good mobility if needed. Work from home options are readily available.

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Fun

Gunner (Former Employee) - Parris Island, SC - August 25, 2023

The military was very fun and you will make a lot of friends. When I worked for the military I learned a lot of skills that set me up for success in life.

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Work Place

IT Specialist (Former Employee) - Richmond, VA - August 23, 2023

Good place to work at. Good co-workers, contract work. Easy go customer base. Fast paced work environment. Great place to learn the ins and outs of IT Support.

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Not one day was ever the same in a good way.

Technician (Former Employee) - Knoxville, TN - August 19, 2023

What is the best part of working at the company?Fun and challenging experience, gained extensive knowledge in the repair and operation of military equipment and the logistical ability to support field units in isolated locations. Formed great relationship’s during the life of my career!What is the most stressful part about working at the company?Out door stresses due too weather and climate conditions What is the work environment and culture like at the company?Diverse and on the move constantly What is a typical day like for you at the company?Determine the day’s objectives and work to completing all task in pursuit of reaching that objective

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Meaningful

Military (Former Employee) - New Mexico - August 19, 2023

Working for the department of defense more specifically the Air Force was fun and exciting. There were a lot of new opportunities you get and the traveling is fun.

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Ok place to work but needs an overhaul

Med Tech (Former Employee) - Georgia - August 16, 2023

sometimes flexible depending on department and management. Days were long and seemed to never end. The workplace culture needs work and they seem to be stuck in the old days.