Contracting Position with DOJ - Records Examiner/Analyst FSA Employee Review

3.0
Jun 21, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great clearance opportunity: Sponsored for a TS-SCI—valuable if you didn’t have one previously. Flexible start: Allowed to begin on Secret-level work while waiting for TS-SCI to process. Collaborative environment: Solid working relationships with other FSA contractor co-workers.

Cons

Low pay: Compensation was on the lower end for DC-area TS-SCI cleared positions. Poor leave accrual: No upfront vacation/sick leave; only 1.25 hrs sick + 2 hrs annual leave per pay period. Restrictive advanced leave: Up to 40 hours allowed, but must be repaid if leaving before a year.

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FSA Response
9mo
Thank you for your review! We're glad to hear about your collaborative work environment and appreciate your high rating for Culture & Values. While pay is set according to our contracts and the Department of Labor, we do increase pay for employees whenever possible and offer bonuses based on performance. Our paid time off is above industry standard, with employees typically receiving no less than 28 days and the majority of recently hired employees receiving a minimum of 7 sick days, 10 vacation days, and 11 holidays. Please email us at qc@fsafederal.com with any suggestions you may have on how we can improve.

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5.0
Apr 14, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Work life balance and understanding management

Cons

Promotions are rare to come by

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FSA Response
1mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re glad to hear that you experienced a healthy work-life balance and felt supported by your management team. As a government contractor, career advancement can be limited by the positions ordered by our customers; however, we actively support employee growth through a variety of professional development opportunities and we encourage employees to apply for higher-level roles when they become available. We welcome continued feedback and invite you to connect with your FSA Senior Manager to see how we can further support you on your career journey.
3.0
Dec 31, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good job for someone just out of college to get experience with the federal government and law enforcement. There are no incentives to stay long term & make it a career - no pay raises, no promotions, etc. But good for the resume and to get a foot in the door for federal positions. Also, position is good for retired law enforcement who are collecting their pension etc. but want to stay busy. The culture of the job is highly dependent on what agency you’re contracting for - DEA, FBI, ATF, USAO, etc. - & that specific office.

Cons

No pay raises. No promotions. Sub-par benefits.

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FSA Response
5mo
Thank you for sharing your perspective! We agree FSA can be a great springboard whether you’re early in your career or a retired law enforcement professional looking to stay engaged with meaningful work. As a government contractor, career advancement and pay are limited to the positions and locations our customers order; however, FSA provides a variety of professional development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement and training, and we work to increase pay whenever possible. If you have suggestions for improvement, we’d love to hear them; please email us at qc@fsafederal.com.
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