SAIC reviews

3.9

75% would recommend to a friend

(4,907 total reviews)

Jim Reagan

60% approve of CEO

63% positive business outlook

SAIC has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 4,907 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The SAIC employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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5K reviews
4.0
Apr 16, 2011
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

SAIC is a great company for self motivated professionals in their second or third job out of school. SAIC is not a good place for someone fresh out of school as you are expected to show up prepared to perform. We closely reflect our customers. that means you should have some prior service experience before joining SAIC. If you want the chance to set your own future based on your interests and willingness to perform, then SAIC is the place for you.

Cons

SAIC has difficulty making hard decisions. Because management typically comes from the customers we serve, government, they tend to suffer from similar decision making weaknesses found in government. Because we are a great company from a self starter entrepreneurial perspective, don't expect senior management to think about grand strategy and lay out a roadmap for mid and direct level managers to follow. It is up to you to figure it out. Don't confuse lack of strategy or decision making skills with a lack of oversight (data calls) and a never ending list of new management self serve requirements. SAIC is trying to learn how to be big. We have grown fast and continue to struggle with how you lead in a larger company. In summary, there is nothing inspiring in senior leadership (bugm and up).

3.0
Jan 14, 2011
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Lots of decent, smart, & hardworking people. Opportunity to work flexible hours like every other Friday off or at home as needed (as long as you don't abuse. Company pays for graduate school. Our operation is usually pretty good about finding coverage for employees losing contract coverage.

Cons

When we went public, the atomosphere changed for the worse. No more bonuses or profit sharing for non-managers. Private to public stock conversion was nebulous and not even mathematicians could figure out. Raises are typically low whereas they used to be in accordance to performance and professional development. Even after finishing a master's degree. Only senior managers seem to benefit from being public. Morale is very bad, stock is stagnant. Business units and operations compete against each other. Managers are actually penalized financially if they use employees with needed expertise in other operations. Our operation has a distinct hierarchy, you are either in or out. Most people are out, but if you are one of the chosen few, you do well. Lots of good ol' boy network at work.

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