Cesspool - Systems Engineer SAIC Employee Review

3.0
18 Mar 2020
Recommend
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Pros

In an economic downturn, Intel Community jobs are pretty resistant to cycles in the economy

Cons

If you don’t bill, you don’t get paid. When people with clearances are sent home, they are forced to use vacation time. Working for an intel community contractor means that there is no telework. Right now, if you’re supporting the IC on an SAIC contract you might as well be on a cruise ship. At least you can get off the ship but then how do you pay your mortgage. SAIC will tell you that you can use your vacation time (which you might have already used for sick leave). But right now, you’re forced to choose between catching (and bringing home) COVID or not getting paid.

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23 Jun 2026
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Pros

Awesome people Great Benefits Work Life Balance

Cons

Too many meetings Need more training for IT employees

3.0
9 Jun 2026
Recommend
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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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