SAIC... it probably depends on who supervises your work - Senior Intelligence Analyst SAIC Employee Review

3.0
25 Nov 2008
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

SAIC has many job openings and opportunities that can be hard to find in smaller companies. They will make a competitive offer get you into the company. Good people to work for, generally interested in seeing the customer gets the most. The offer nickle and dime training courses.

Cons

They have lost their original purpose... to work on behalf of the client. As a publicly traded company, its about the dollar now. Once they give you the nice salary to get into the company, then they heard you into the middle "satisfactory" or "outstanding" (3,4) levels on the performance scale, and then give you an increase just above the rate of inflation. The good people who work hard for the client are a dying breed in the company, and are slowly leaving the ranks. The don't offer serious professional development courses that you can use in your career... and don't bother asking for help with outside courses... you'll get the run around... just make use of the tuition reimbursement and find an accredited program.

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5.0
10 Feb 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Professional and laid back with a lot of learning opportunities.

Cons

Recent Layoffs in the company.

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3.0
9 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Current Leadership: The management structure has stabilized significantly, and my current supervisor is excellent—supportive, engaged, and great to work with. Excellent Team Culture: The coworkers here are fantastic. There is a strong sense of camaraderie, and the team is incredibly supportive. Strong Compensation & Growth: The base pay is competitive and fair, and there is excellent opportunity for extra pay and overtime. From a professional development standpoint, I have learned an immense amount in my field over the past year. Enjoyable Travel: Excellent opportunities for work-related travel that adds great variety to the day-to-day routine.

Cons

Management Inconsistency Early On: My first supervisor took zero interest in team well-being, or development and the second had significant temperament issues that ultimately led to their departure. While it has been resolved now, Apparently management here like a lot of places is hit and miss. Heavy Workload: The workload can feel a bit overwhelming and intense at times. Striking a consistent work-life balance remains a challenge under the current demands. Role Expectation Mismatch: Some of the technical responsibilities and projects I have handled since joining were not clearly outlined or explained during the interview process. Navigating these unstated expectations alongside an already heavy workload has been a significant challenge.

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