If you like micromanagement, you'll love this place, - Data Architect SAIC Employee Review

1.0
28 Jan 2021
Recommend
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Pros

Fully remote work, even after COVID Reasonably good corporate communications Reasonable pay level

Cons

Extreme micromanagement: Never before was I ever required to have my supervisor pre-screen emails before I'd send them to colleagues outside my group; all contacts with client had to be documented like formal meetings with extensive minutes reports, even phone calls. This is demeaning, insulting, and unprofessional. I was never given work even close to what a data architect would do. Payroll cycle is bi-weekly, rather than semi-monthly, so that income is out of sync with monthly expenses, and paychecks are 8% smaller, with catch-up only in two months.

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5.0
10 Feb 2026
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Pros

Professional and laid back with a lot of learning opportunities.

Cons

Recent Layoffs in the company.

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3.0
9 Jun 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Current Leadership: The management structure has stabilized significantly, and my current supervisor is excellent—supportive, engaged, and great to work with. Excellent Team Culture: The coworkers here are fantastic. There is a strong sense of camaraderie, and the team is incredibly supportive. Strong Compensation & Growth: The base pay is competitive and fair, and there is excellent opportunity for extra pay and overtime. From a professional development standpoint, I have learned an immense amount in my field over the past year. Enjoyable Travel: Excellent opportunities for work-related travel that adds great variety to the day-to-day routine.

Cons

Management Inconsistency Early On: My first supervisor took zero interest in team well-being, or development and the second had significant temperament issues that ultimately led to their departure. While it has been resolved now, Apparently management here like a lot of places is hit and miss. Heavy Workload: The workload can feel a bit overwhelming and intense at times. Striking a consistent work-life balance remains a challenge under the current demands. Role Expectation Mismatch: Some of the technical responsibilities and projects I have handled since joining were not clearly outlined or explained during the interview process. Navigating these unstated expectations alongside an already heavy workload has been a significant challenge.

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