Working at U.S. Department of Defense in Fort Belvoir, VA: 2 Employee Job Reviews by Real Employee working in Fort Belvoir, VA Area

Item: U.S. Department of Defense
Rating: 3.3
Author: Systems Engineer

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On average, employees in Fort Belvoir, VA at U.S. Department of Defense give their company a 1.7 rating out of 5.0 based on 2, whereas overall Average Rating of U.S. Department of Defense is 3.9 out of 5.0 based on 281 U.S. Department of Defense Review Ratings. The happiest U.S. Department of Defense employees in Fort Belvoir, VA are Systems Engineers submitting an average rating of 3.7 and Director of Logistics with a rating of 0.0.

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3.8

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3.5

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4.3

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4.1

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3.9

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3.9

Way You Work

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3.9

Senior Intelligence Analyst

"I love the people and places I saw working for DOD. They helped to create the man I am today and to inspire me to better myself and dive headlong into the sciences, for which I am passionate."

Posted 10 years ago in Washington, DC

Working at U.S. Department of Defense in Fort Belvoir, VA: 2 Employee Reviews

Systems Engineer

in Fort Belvoir, VA

"Great experience, but lack of training on new technologies."

What do you like about working at U.S. Department of Defense?

"The interaction and support that I can provide to tens of thousands of users and troops defending our country."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Let them know who you are and why YOU are the best for the job."

What don't you like about working at U.S. Department of Defense?

"The lack of being provided training opportunities and upward mobility. I usually teach myself things but it's very discouraging when the company (especially the DoD) can't provide training to what they consider their BEST employees."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"For my current management, focus on training those who get the work done on a regular basis and listen to suggestions and to not promise the impossible."

Person You Work For 5 / 5 People You Work With 4 / 5 Work Setting 1 / 5

Support You Get 2 / 5 Rewards You Receive 2 / 5 Growth Opportunities 1 / 5

Company Culture 3 / 5 Way You Work 5 / 5

Director of Logistics

in Fort Belvoir, VA

"The job was a great experience for me."

What do you like about working at U.S. Department of Defense?

"Job security."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Tell the truth."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Hire people for their credentials, experience, and not for who they know."