2.0
May 5, 2010
Current employee
McLean, VA
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook
Pros
--Job security, especially in an uncertain economy --Great benefits, including pension with employer contributions --Good work/life balance --Opportunities to do different jobs and kinds of work, including living and working overseas --Training and travel opportunities --Well-educated and smart colleagues
Cons
--Mediocre and unprofessional management --Bureaucratic mindset among analysts and managers --Obsession with "chasing the news" and little focus on real analysis --Satisfied with mediocre written products --Closed-minded and unwilling to consider new and different ideas --A good ten years behind the times in utilizing new technologies and processes for the general workforce