Disconnect between executive leadership and staff - werkgeversreview Software Systems Engineer bij MITRE

2,0
19 jan 2023
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The direct mission we support to our government sponsors is high impact and can be very reawarding. I also enjoy working with my colleagues within my division.

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I've been at MITRE for over a decade. Over the past few years the action which the officers have taken have given the appearance of moving away from our core DoD work to focus on healthcare and non-government work. Coupled with that is a disregard for our loyal staff who have put in several years of dedicated service. I first noticed it when they laid off several level 6s and 7s in 2020. More recently is the removal of any service anniversary recognition to include extra paid time off. This really stings as the long serving staff serve as the knowledge base for our work programs. When asking our officers, their responses are condescending and dismissive. I don't trust leadership as I hear that MITRE is in strong financial health, yet I hear that these changes are driven by the need to manage costs.

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5,0
5 jun 2026
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Good work life balance, not too competitive

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Slightly lower comp compared to other for profit companies in the area

3,0
17 mei 2026
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Pluspunten

- Exceptional flexibility to chart your own professional path, allowing you to focus heavily on technical delivery or pivot into management as you see fit. - A wide variety of projects across different domains, offering plenty of opportunities to dive into interesting and impactful work. - The day to day environment is elevated by genuinely friendly, intelligent, and collaborative coworkers.

Minpunten

- Recent significant reductions in force have taken a visible toll on the workforce, leaving many employees feeling jaded and worn down. - As the work program contracts, there is a growing tendency to simply do whatever sponsors request rather than providing the objective, independent guidance the company is known for. - The internal job market can be incredibly difficult to navigate. If you do not have a strong personal network within the company, finding billable work can feel almost impossible. - The cultural environment is not uniform. Your overall job satisfaction will vary dramatically depending on the specific division or group you land in.

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