Does National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency?

69% of National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency 3.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.3 for culture and values and 3.6 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency?

Analyst (25) , Geospatial Analyst (19) , Program Manager (16) , Imagery Analyst (14) , Intern (9) , GEOINT Analyst (8) , Police Officer (7) , Senior Analyst (6) , Systems Engineer (6) , Contract Specialist (5) , Geodetic Orbit Scientist (4) , Manager (4) , Research Scientist (4) , Branch Chief (3) , Cartographer (3)

What are the pros of working at National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency according to real employee reviews?

"I have been working at NGA for 3 years and so far the benefits are great." ((in 31 reviews)); "Pay is good" ((in 25 reviews)); "Great People to work with." ((in 25 reviews)); "Great opportunity to support the war fighter" ((in 16 reviews)); "Flexible; great work life balance" ((in 14 reviews))

What are the cons of working at National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency according to real employee reviews?

"abysmal management" ((in 13 reviews)); "The workload and beauacratic culture turned me off." ((in 9 reviews)); "Parking is always a problem if you don’t carpool" ((in 6 reviews)); "Real aversion to doing anything about bad managers, and many are running out of places to which they can be moved!" ((in 6 reviews)); "No training for required certifications, management has limited real world business experience, horrible morale." ((in 5 reviews))

What are employees saying about National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency layoffs and their outlook for job security at National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency in 2026.

What are the top reviewed National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency locations?

Springfield , Saint Louis , Washington , Bethesda , North Springfield , Alexandria , Arlington , Aurora , Fort Belvoir , Reston , Charlottesville , Norfolk , Fairfax , Stafford , Woodbridge , Las Cruces , Dayton , La Verne , Annapolis , Tampa , McLean , Lake St Louis , Langley Park

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3.7

69% would recommend to a friend

(342 total reviews)

Vice Admiral Frank Whitworth

73% approve of CEO

55% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.0

Compensation and benefits

3.8

Work/Life balance

3.6

Diversity & inclusion

3.6

Career opportunities

3.3

Culture & values

2.9

Senior management

National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 342 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Government & Public Administration industry (3.7 stars).

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342 reviews

4.0

May 22, 2014

Has been a great place for me!

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great opportunities and great mission!

Cons

Can be plagued with government inefficiencies

4.0

Jan 4, 2014

I enjoyed working for the National Geospatial Intelligence Agency very much, and would recommend working there to all.

Imagery analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The National Geospatial Intelligence Agency is a government agency with all the benefits or working for the government.

Cons

Upper management does micro-manage too much. They should have more faith in the analysis of their employees.

5.0

Dec 30, 2013

a place of multiple opportunities

Training and education training representative

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

multiple opportunities throughout the agency

Cons

very political due to organizational structure

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Jobs at National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency

Program and Business Admin Officer

Lead Research Psychologist

Imagery Analyst (FMV) (TERM) (Open and Continuous)

Director, Commercial Capabilities

Contract Specialist (Open & Continuous)

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