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      Defense Acquisition University Reviews

      3.9

      61% would recommend to a friend

      (47 total reviews)

      James Woolsey

      84% approve of CEO

      47% positive business outlook

      Ratings by category

      4.2

      Work/Life balance

      4.2

      Compensation and benefits

      3.9

      Diversity and inclusion

      3.6

      Culture and values

      3.4

      Senior management

      3.4

      Career opportunities

      Defense Acquisition University has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 47 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Defense Acquisition University employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Government and public administration industry (3.6 stars).

      Reviews by job title

      47 reviews
      5.0
      1 Feb 2026

      Amazing Experience--best employer ever, who really cared for and nurtured everyone

      Visiting professor
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      amazing leadership--nurturing everyone and listening to and addressing suggestions for overall organizational improvement; operational efficiency and effectiveness in what we worked on--motivating for innovation, strategy and more. a true value added to taxpayers, and a great experience working there and helping all colleagues grow to their fullest potential. Leadership continued the program even after its funding was cut. Have rarely seen such great motivating leadership and collegial co-supports.

      Cons

      temporary contract--sad that the funding for the Visiting Professorship positions was cut by Congress--the value was actually tremendous for the workforce.

      1.0
      28 Aug 2025

      Not a Good Place to Work

      Management analyst
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      This would be an excellent place to work if it weren't for the culture

      Cons

      Leadership issues. No collaboration or growth opportunities unless they like you or you look like them

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