If you can deliver what the customer wants and manage company expectations... SAIC is the place for you! - Information Security Analyst SAIC Employee Review

4.0
14 Aug 2008
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Career tracks and paths are well established. Company "brand" recognition is positive and the company’s reputation is very good. Stock prices are hanging in there in these tough times, also. And, what SAIC lacks in middle management, they make up for with superb top level management. Ken Dahlberg is first rate. Right up there with Jack Welch.

Cons

SAIC is a large company with a widely dispersed organizational structure. BUT this is all made up of individual people with very different work and management styles. You can work for SAIC and have experiences that are totally different from anyone else. Wildly different –in fact, depending on the project, the deliverables and the customer. I don't really think there IS a "typical" SAIC employee experience. Certainly there is no great SAIC management in the sky door at which all decisions are made. Leadership / Policy / Strategy = YES. Management / Procedures / Tactics – NOT so much.

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5.0
11 May 2026
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CEO approval
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Pros

The SAIC management on my contract are excellent.

Cons

After completing my first years, I have no complaints. My SAIC experience has been everything that I had hoped.

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3.0
9 June 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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