Does Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency. This rating has decreased by 7% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency?

43% of Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency 3.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.8 for culture and values and 2.9 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency?

Special Agent (17) , Investigator (12) , Industrial Security Representative (9) , Personnel Security Specialist (9) , Background Investigator (5) , Analyst (3) , Contract Specialist (3) , Personnel Specialist (3) , Program Manager (3) , Security Specialist (3) , Adjudicator (2) , Administrative Assistant (2) , IT Specialist (2) , Industrial Security Specialist (2) , Intern (2)

What are the pros of working at Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency according to real employee reviews?

"Great benefits, all holidays off, M" ((in 14 reviews)); "people are great and the agency is a great place to work" ((in 9 reviews)); "Pay is good and remote work." ((in 4 reviews)); "great coworkers and awesome mission" ((in 3 reviews)); "The training teams give their all to help foster a employee community of openness, patience and versatility in the fields we work in, and the field is constantly evolving and providing new, diverse opportunities." ((in 3 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency according to real employee reviews?

"The leadership at most levels is horrible." ((in 7 reviews)); "Work life balance was difficult during remote work." ((in 6 reviews))

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Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency Reviews

3.0

43% would recommend to a friend

(136 total reviews)

William Lietzau

52% approve of CEO

37% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.6

Compensation and benefits

3.3

Work/Life balance

3.1

Diversity and inclusion

2.9

Career opportunities

2.8

Culture and values

2.6

Senior management

Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency has an employee rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars, based on 136 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Government and public administration industry (3.6 stars).

Reviews by job title

136 reviews

5.0

8 Feb 2026

Great Place

Investigative assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Great environment with professional staff

Cons

No Cons to report on.

5.0

26 May 2025

Great Leadership and Experience

Background investigator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Manageable workload Great training opportunities Good benefits Experienced and invested leadership

Cons

Need secure home work area Are provided a company vehicle you have to keep at your residence and use (work only).

5.0

16 Apr 2025

Great place to work!

Supervisory personnel security specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

The benefits are phenomenal, there are many workplace flexibilities, the people are wonderful, and the mission is essential.

Cons

Returning to the office after having telework for over 10 years.

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Jobs at Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency

CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER

Quantico, VA

US$186K - US$228K /yr

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Senior Industrial Security Specialist

Pasadena, CA

US$106K - US$163K /yr

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SUPERVISORY INDUSTRIAL SECURITY SPECIALIST (FIELD OFFICE CHIEF)

San Mateo, CA

US$139K - US$187K /yr

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SENIOR ADVISOR CHIEF DIGITAL AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE OFFICER (CDAO)

Quantico, VA

US$186K - US$210K /yr

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PERSONNEL SECURITY SPECIALIST (ADJUDICATOR)

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