Going downhill compared to other FFRDCs - Anonymous employee MITRE Employee Review

3.0
Mar 31, 2019
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Lots of flexibility Difficult to get fired Easygoing atmosphere Great people

Cons

Benefits and pay have declined precipitously compared to other FFRDCs Constant reorganizations Training budget cut every year Recent layoffs let fantastic staff go while terrible staff stayed

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Cons

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Pros

I’ve had a very positive experience working at MITRE. The people here are incredibly intelligent, collaborative, and mission-focused. There is a strong culture of knowledge sharing, and I’ve enjoyed learning from so many talented coworkers across the organization. The Talent Acquisition leadership team has been outstanding. Alicia, Rachel, Manda, and Mindy have created a supportive and empowering environment, and they genuinely care about their teams and the candidate experience. Their leadership, accessibility, and willingness to invest in others make a real difference. MITRE offers meaningful work, a healthy work-life balance, and opportunities to continue growing professionally.

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As with any large organization, processes can sometimes move slowly, and navigating a matrixed environment may take time. However, the collaborative culture and supportive leadership help make these challenges manageable.

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