No leadership - Systems Administrator SAIC Employee Review

3.0
Nov 20, 2020
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good salary as compared to others in Albuquerque market.

Cons

No leadership presence, no path to advancement or career mapping.

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SAIC Response
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Thank you for your honest review. Did you know SAIC has a performance management process called check-in conversations? This process encourages regular and continuous discussions between managers and employees throughout the year. Check-in conversations provide opportunities to provide feedback, track progress towards goals and objectives, discuss development needs, and recognize achievements. You can learn more on the Learning and Development page on ISSAIC, the internal resource page for SAIC.

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