Question 1

Is DOD a good company to work for?

Accepted Answer

DOD has an overall rating of 3.9 out of 5, based on over 1,344 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months. 71% of employees would recommend working at DOD to a friend and 64% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about DOD have been left by employees working as Contract Specialist, Director and IT Specialist.

Question 2

Does DOD pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, DOD employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at DOD. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

Question 3

How satisfied are employees working at DOD?

Accepted Answer

71% of DOD employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated DOD 3.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.7 for culture and values and 3.9 for career opportunities.

Question 4

What are the top reviewed jobs at DOD?

Accepted Answer

Analyst (26), Enlisted Military (23), Program Manager (22), IT Specialist (18), Project Manager (18), Engineer (16), Contract Specialist (14), Officer (13), Director (12), Manager (12), Program Analyst (12), Financial Analyst (11), Software Engineer (10), Police Officer (9), Systems Engineer (9)

Question 5

What are the pros of working at DOD according to real employee reviews?

Accepted Answer

"benefits are great and solid" ((in 142 reviews)); "Great development opportunities and Job security." ((in 43 reviews)); "Good people for the most part" ((in 33 reviews)); "Work life balance is good" ((in 27 reviews)); "Very good benefits and time off" ((in 20 reviews))

Question 6

What are the cons of working at DOD according to real employee reviews?

Accepted Answer

"Long hours and lots of travel" ((in 51 reviews)); "Bad management and leadership." ((in 25 reviews)); "Poor management, very little guidance." ((in 15 reviews)); "long hours, weekends away from home." ((in 12 reviews)); "no bonus options" ((in 7 reviews))

Question 7

What are the top reviewed DOD locations?

Accepted Answer

Washington, San Antonio, San Diego, Arlington, Norfolk, Colorado Springs, Fort Meade, Jacksonville, Tampa, Seattle, Jacksonville, Honolulu, Camp Pendleton, Alexandria, Fort Bragg, Dallas, Columbus, Baltimore, Virginia Beach, Oklahoma City, Austin, El Paso, Tacoma, Columbia, Columbus, Huntsville, Fort Belvoir, Quantico, Camp Lejeune, Denver

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