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    General Dynamics Mission Systems Reviews

    Updated October 14, 2017
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    General Dynamics Mission Systems President Chris Marzilli
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    Pros

    • Work-life balance here is great, the 9/80 schedule is definitely a plus (in 63 reviews)

    • Good focus on work life balance (in 56 reviews)

    Cons

    • Most employees I know have little to no motivation to work (in 19 reviews)

    • Upper management was aware of bickering and did not keep score (major plus) (in 39 reviews)

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    1. Helpful (3)

      "Great Company / Come Check It Out"

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      • Senior Management
      Current Employee - Direct Support Professional in Scottsdale, AZ
      Current Employee - Direct Support Professional in Scottsdale, AZ
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at General Dynamics Mission Systems full-time (Less than a year)

      Pros

      Great Work / Great People / Great Mission

      Cons

      Haven't found any yet. Although there are some long term employees that don't realize what a great company this place really is. They keep talking about the "old Motorola days". Get over it! This is a new company, with new goals, new people and new ideas. It is a great place to work. The company pays well, has great benefits, great flexible schedules and the hours are not long. Leadership is very good. People just don't know how good they have it.

      Advice to Management

      Keep doing what you are doing!

    2. Helpful (1)

      "Great place to build a career"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at General Dynamics Mission Systems full-time (More than 10 years)

      Pros

      Great place to build a career, lots of opportunities for growth and advancement.

      Cons

      Not many down sides, you are really able to direct your career the way you want it to go.

      Advice to Management

      Keep up the good work!

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    3. "Need a change"

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      Current Employee - Adv Specialist - Planning & Material Control in Pittsfield, MA
      Current Employee - Adv Specialist - Planning & Material Control in Pittsfield, MA
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I have been working at General Dynamics Mission Systems full-time (More than 8 years)

      Pros

      GD-MS is a good place to work. I got to meet a lot of good people in my time here.

      Cons

      I am just looking for a change of pace. I have been doing the same job here for more or less than 10 years.

    4. "Good company but you'll need to plan your own retirement."

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      Current Employee - Lead Field Support Representative in Bremerton, WA
      Current Employee - Lead Field Support Representative in Bremerton, WA
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at General Dynamics Mission Systems full-time (More than 10 years)

      Pros

      Salary, PTO, Work Schedule are all very competitive.

      Cons

      Retirement funding is insignificant enough to be worthless.

    5. Helpful (1)

      "Advanced Engineering Support Specialist"

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      Current Employee - Advanced Engineering Support Specialist in Nashua, NH
      Current Employee - Advanced Engineering Support Specialist in Nashua, NH
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at General Dynamics Mission Systems full-time (More than 10 years)

      Pros

      My position, each day provides me with new challenges.
      I enjoy the people I work with.
      The position provides for upward mobility

      Cons

      The corporate structure of General Dynamics does not lend itself well to smaller sister entities. The bidding process as a result is compromised.

      Advice to Management

      Structure smaller entities with systems and procedural requirements that are tailored to the culture of these smaller entities.

    6. Helpful (1)

      "Senior Logistical Analyst"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook

      I worked at General Dynamics Mission Systems full-time

      Pros

      Easy going friendly work environment

      Cons

      Changed work location a couple times because of lack of space

    7. Helpful (2)

      "Software engineering internship"

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      Former Employee - Software Engineer(Internship) in Bloomington, MN
      Former Employee - Software Engineer(Internship) in Bloomington, MN
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I worked at General Dynamics Mission Systems (Less than a year)

      Pros

      Very interesting work and a wide range of projects to work on. Actually work on important things, even as an intern. Paid well. Good focus on work life balance.

      Cons

      Honestly not to much to complain about as an intern

    8. Helpful (2)

      "Supply Chain Specialist"

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      • Senior Management
      Current Employee - Buyer in Taunton, MA
      Current Employee - Buyer in Taunton, MA
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at General Dynamics Mission Systems full-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      Great Work/Life Balance
      Friendly People
      Supportive
      Understanding
      Big Company with small company feel
      Treat employees right

      Cons

      Corporate takes a while to get things implemented
      Doesn't have as many perks as other more modern companies in Boston

      Advice to Management

      Provide more of a clear career path

    9. Helpful (1)

      "Would have liked to retire..."

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      Former Employee - Senior Technology Trainer Associate II in Fort Gordon, GA
      Former Employee - Senior Technology Trainer Associate II in Fort Gordon, GA
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at General Dynamics Mission Systems full-time (More than 8 years)

      Pros

      Good benefits package; mission oriented; opportunities to excel; educational benefits; Sr. Management is involved.

      Cons

      Para-military mindset; middle management can seem less than professional; opportunities for advancement are restricted; location matters.

      Advice to Management

      Keep up the good work. Keep an eye open for hidden talent and skills at remote locations. It's too bad that Congress changed the qualifications on the contract.

    10. Helpful (3)

      "Flexible time and interest in change"

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      • Senior Management
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee in Fairfax, VA
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee in Fairfax, VA
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at General Dynamics Mission Systems full-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      Flexible work schedule
      Variety of projects
      Challenging work
      Great coworkers
      Senior leadership team
      Interest to adapting work environment for younger workforce

      Cons

      Can take a while to move projects through certain processes
      Departments could do better to communicate with each other
      There needs to be more transparency between all levels of tenure

      Advice to Management

      I see a big improvement with management. Please continue to be more transparent through various levels from executives to individuals contributors and seek to inspire employees rather than just manage them.

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