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Defense Information Systems Agency Reviews

3.7

65% would recommend to a friend

(267 total reviews)
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Lt. Gen. Robert J. Skinner

78% approve of CEO

56% positive business outlook

Defense Information Systems Agency has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 267 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Defense Information Systems Agency employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Government and public administration industry (3.6 stars).

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267 reviews
1.0
9 June 2020
Recommend
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Pros

DISA has postings on USAJOBS all the time and that is a clue. DISA has people in high GS positions 14/15 leaving for private industry frequently, which is unheard of. If you do not have a job, are a government contractor, or the position offered at DISA is substantially more pay (=>20%), then take the job and jump to something better in a couple of years. They have a nice gym and some decent base amenities. Just don't plan on making a career out of it. Like any agency DISA has a few good pockets where it is pleasant to work, however you will need to have an inside contact to know if you will be landing in one of them. DISA however is constantly reorganizing, and good areas have turned into very bad places to work. DISA has a reputation for corrupt management and bad HR practices, run a Google Search for DISA Military Corruption and look at what you find.

Cons

First research DISA on “Best Places to Work in the Federal Government” where it ranks 345 out of 420 and has been falling like a stone since 2012. Then read the reviews on Glassdoor and Indeed from dozens of people who were promised signing bonuses in writing and then had them pulled days before they started work. You don’t rank in the bottom 18% of federal agencies without earning it. DISA is a bad first federal job because most positions are in the excepted service, and DISA does not have an interchange agreement with other agencies. That means you cannot transfer to another federal agency. DISA makes a big deal out of something called the cyber excepted service (CES) and advertises all the “benefits” it can offer such as higher steps, more leave, signing bonuses, and moving assistance. The reality is DISA never offers candidates any benefits beyond what one could obtain in the competitive service, unless the candidate has inside contacts. It is a total bait and switch tactic. If you already have a federal job in the competitive service, stay in the competitive service.

2.0
5 Apr 2016

Contract Specialist

Recommend
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Pros

Alternative work schedules Wellness Telework

Cons

Structured procedures have taken over independent thought Nepotism Toxic workfare staff Good ol boys club

3.0
4 Mar 2013
Recommend
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Business outlook

Pros

Casual environment, fitness room in building is nice to have. Asian restaurant is also a nice bonus.

Cons

It is definitely a woman's world there. About 60-70% of the workforce is women. The emphasis is on hiring and promoting students from the colleges in the St. Louis area....mostly female. Being a Veteran means absolutely nothing! Nepotism is big here as well. A lot of the employees live in the local area and specifically Clinton County Illinois. There is a BIG Clinton County Good Ol' Boy/Good Ol Girl network there. Bottom line...if you aren't one of the students or a part of the Clinton county gang, you may be able to get in the door....but you won't move up.

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