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 (4) , 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 40 reviews)); "Pay is good" ((in 23 reviews)); "Great People to work with." ((in 22 reviews)); "Great opportunity to support the war fighter" ((in 17 reviews)); "Beautiful building and an operational mentality to get the mission done." ((in 13 reviews))

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

"abysmal management" ((in 15 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)); "All jobs in the intelligence community require a security clearance which is a very long and tedious process and you are bound by a government salary." ((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

National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency reviews

3.7

69% would recommend to a friend

(341 total reviews)

Vice Admiral Frank Whitworth

73% approve of CEO

55% positive business outlook

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National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 341 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).

Reviews by job title

341 reviews

2.0

Apr 14, 2019

New Director Onboard, NGA was in dire need of leadership change... we are counting on you.

Workforce analyst

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Pros

The pretty building, Starbucks, Pay, Benefits and some nice people abound. New Director seems to have the balls to get order in the court.

Cons

Fifteen years of experience so I can frankly state, about 70% of the leadership is poor. Engagement is poor. There is a lack of strategic direction and multiple offices doing the same work. The Human Development (the HR arm of NGA) organization uses bullying and intimidation methods to manage people. We have a new Director and it appears he will make positive change. However, it will take time to clean up the "mess." Flatten the organization; the agency will be more efficient.

4.0

Mar 13, 2019

Senior management position

Deputy office director

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Pros

Great national security mission employing cutting edge technologies, supporting a global customer base, and informing national decision-makers.

Cons

The workforce encompasses a broad spectrum of knowledge and abilities. More senior employees and managers are often challenged by the junior employees who have a more current tech education and more relevant experience when it comes to understanding and employing new technologies or identifying new trends affecting the agency, its missions, and its customers.

5.0

Mar 11, 2019

Retired Police Officer St. Louis, MO

Police officer

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Pros

NGA is a great place to work. The Edge of Technology is NGA. NGA is the future of practical all encompassing Intelligence. NGA provides intelligence to every industry that reqires physical intelligence to make every major decisions.

Cons

I feel that that NGA intelligence contribution cannot be adequately overemphasied. NGA is the premier intelligance and is not given the credit it deserves NSA comes close.

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